North America
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Short-cut to fitness?
Getting fit may not be as time-consuming as some people fear, according to a new study. Read more
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Doubts over diabetic heart disease prevention
Aggressive treatment of blood pressure and cholesterol may not help prevent heart disease in people with diabetes, according to the findings of a major trial published yesterday. Read more
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Patient genes unravelled
Doctors and scientists have reported the first successes in conducting individual genetic studies of patients with rare diseases. Read more
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Magnets may help migraine
Single doses of magnetic treatment could make a big difference to people who suffer from migraine headache, researchers have reported. Read more
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Virus link to gluten intolerance
Viral infections may lie behind the development of wheat intolerance disease, researchers have reported. Read more
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A little coffee seems okay for heart
Normal moderate coffee drinking does not pose any risk of serious heart rhythm disturbances – and may even protect the heart, a major conference has been told. Read more
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Bone drug may help breast
Women who are taking a common drug for the health of their bones may also be enjoying unexpected protection against breast cancer, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Weight loss diets boost heart health
Any diet which helps with the loss of weight can reverse the onset of heart disease, researchers suggested last night. Read more
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Milk and egg allergy treatment hope
Giving children tiny amounts of substances such as egg and milk can successfully help treat allergies, a conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Anti mutant flu drug found
Scientists may have found a powerful new anti-flu drug, it was announced last night. Read more