North America
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Op no bar to normal birth
Women can safely attempt normal birth even after having several babies through a caesarean operation, researchers reported today. Read more
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New emergency contraception pill works for five days
A new emergency contraception pill may prevent more pregnancies than its widely-used alternative – and works for up to five days, researchers have reported. Read more
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Red Eye launches heart month
The London Eye turned red last night along with major landmarks around Britain as campaigners launched a major drive against heart disease. Read more
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Low-carb boost for blood pressure
Controversial low-carb diets have proved better at dealing with blood pressure than a popular weight loss drug, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Flu masks may protect public
Wearing a face mask during a flu outbreak may halve the risk of contracting the virus, researchers have reported. Read more
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Doctors struggle against Haiti devastation
The medical relief charity Medecins Sans Frontieres was finally able to begin construction of an inflatable field hospital in earthquake-shattered Haiti yesterday. Read more
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Hard day’s night needs sleep
People who are deprived of a full day’s sleep over long periods face an increased risk of having accidents and make errors late at night, researchers have reported. Read more
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Heart drugs may cut dementia risk
Drugs for high blood pressure and heart disease may confer protection against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, researchers reported today. Read more
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Green tea and greens may protect smokers
Researchers have found evidence to suggest that drinking green tea could hold back lung cancer growth. Read more
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Experts give snow shovelling advice
Most Britons have lost the habit of clearing snow – but experts have warned of the risks of illness and injury from doing it without preparation. Read more