North America
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Row over blood pressure cancer drug claim
People taking a popular blood pressure drug may face a slightly increased risk of developing cancer, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Genes blight sunlight boost for some
Some people are resistant to the sunlight vitamin which plays a key role in bone health, researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Boost for breast treatment
A single treatment of highly-targeted radiotherapy can be used to treat women with breast cancer – reducing potential side-effects and hospital visits, according to the findings of a major study. Read more
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Skin patches clue to HRT?
Skin patches may provide a way to reintroduce "safe" forms of hormone replacement therapy, researchers said today. Read more
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Glue clue in artificial tan
Scientists say a compound used to make tanning spray may provide the basis for a radical new surgical glue. Read more
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Science probe reveals acupuncture secrets
A leukaemia drug may be able to give a dramatic boost to the effects of acupuncture, researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Lifestyle changes prompt arthritis increase
Growing numbers of women are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis because of the impact of modern life-styles, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Allergy tests may help prevention
Researchers say they are developing powerful new tests for allergies, enabling earlier and more precise detection, it has been announced. Read more
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Sugar and fizz aggravate blood pressure
People with blood pressure problems may benefit from cutting out sugary drinks, researchers said last night. Read more
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UK slumps in child survival league
Britain has the worst child death rate in western Europe, according to shock figures published last night. Read more