Europe
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Global stroke risk factors analysed
Ten risk factors are responsible for 90% of all strokes, according to the findings of a major international study. Read more
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Zika set to burn out – after three years
The world will struggle to contain the spread of the Zika virus – but the epidemic will burn itself out after three years, according to British experts. Read more
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Researchers quantify obesity loss of life
Being overweight shortens life expectancy by about a year, according to a major international study published today. Read more
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HIV therapy guidance released
New recommendations have been published on the use of antiretroviral therapy in adults with HIV – backing pre-exposure treatment for some people. Read more
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Early Alzheimer’s disease detection identified
A European study has found new methods for detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease using brain and spinal fluid. Read more
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Freezing all embryos benefits older IVF patients
Freezing all embryos – rather than transferring a fresh embryo to the uterus during the same cycle in which the eggs were collected and freezing the rest – benefits older IVF patients, a new study has found. Read more
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Premature infant care could be improved – study
Many premature babies in Europe are not being given the most effective lifesaving care, experts claim today. Read more
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Mitochondrial DNA clue to IVF embryo viability
A new approach to embryo assessment could help IVF fertility experts understand why so many apparently healthy embryos are not viable. Read more
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Blood donor link to dementia ruled out
Blood transfusions are not responsible for transmitting neurodegenerative diseases, according to a major Scandinavian study. Read more
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Liquid aspirin key to brain tumour breakthrough
A drug which contains liquid aspirin could prove to be a "ground-breaking" treatment for brain tumour, British researchers have reported. Read more