North America
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Funds flock to fundamental threats
Diseases that pose a "fundamental threat" to humanity tend to soak up massive research funding, according to an analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Infection risk from blood transfusions
Blood transfusion can be risky for heart surgery patients, as it may increase the chance of infection, experts warned today. Read more
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Flu outbreak stabilises in Britain – but not Asia
The British swine flu outbreak seemed to be stabilising yesterday after schools broke up for the summer holidays. Read more
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Flu risk to pregnancy serious – experts
Measures to protect pregnant women from swine flu must be stepped up, experts said yesterday – warning that these women face a high risk of complications. Read more
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Cervical screening age examined
Cervical screening for women aged below 24 has mixed results – and testing for the HPV virus may improve it, experts report today. Read more
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Top food allergy culprits named
A top US allergy expert has outlined eight foods that cause 90 per cent of all childhood food allergies. Read more
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Swine flu rates double
The number of people falling ill from swine flu may have doubled in England in the last week, according to the latest figures. Read more
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Healthy diet and sustained exercise protects brain in later life
A healthy diet and moderate exercise seem to protect against mental decline and dementia, a major international conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Cough cure sought in Hull
British scientists have talked of their ambitions to develop treatments for chronic coughing – despite the failure of research into pepppers. Read more
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How vegetables cut blood pressure
An amino acid found in vegetable proteins such as whole grain rice and beans could help to lower blood pressure, it was reported last night. Read more