Europe
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How fitness improves MI survival
People who keep fit improve their chances of survival if they suffer a myocardial infarction, according to the findings of a Danish study published today. Read more
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Atrial fibrillation/size link in women
Women who are taller and heavier face an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation compared with smaller women, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Antibiotic could treat PTSD
A common antibiotic could be used to treat – or even prevent – post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to new research. Read more
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Childhood epilepsy link to pregnant women’s BMI
Women who are overweight or obese in early pregnancy could increase their risk of having a child with epilepsy, a Swedish study claimed yesterday. Read more
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Cancer patient carer commitment revealed
Relatives who care for people with terminal cancer are putting in nearly 70 hours of care a week on average, according to a "landmark" study published today. Read more
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Stem cell lung disease hope
Stem cell therapy is showing promise as a potential treatment for some chronic inflammatory lung diseases, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Microbe protection from asthma?
Researchers working on the ‘hygiene hypothesis’ have found more evidence that exposure to microbes may protect against the development of asthma, they report today. Read more
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How pregnancy infections risk foetal brain
Scientists have uncovered a new way in which maternal infections during pregnancy may affect the developing brain of the foetus. Read more
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Global warming could help spread diabetes – study
Rising global temperatures could be contributing to the growing numbers of people developing diabetes, according to a study published today. Read more
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Liver disease concern for young overweight men
Overweight or obese young men have an increased risk of developing severe liver disease or liver cancer in later life, researchers from Sweden say today. Read more