North America
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Coffee clue to Alzheimer’s treatment
Five cups of coffee a day might have dramatic benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Flu strategy switched
Britain dramatically switched its approach to swine flu yesterday – ceasing efforts to contain the epidemic. Read more
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Swine flu parties condemned
People are throwing "swine flu parties" in a bid to contract the virus while it still mild, doctors have warned. Read more
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Ovarian transplant boost
New techniques are set to improve the effectiveness of ovarian transplant procedures, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Britain’s second swine flu death
An elderly man has become Britain’s second patient to die from swine flu, it was reported yesterday. Read more
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Olives not fish key to Mediterranean health
Some components of the so-called Mediterranean diet are more beneficial than others, researchers reported today. Read more
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Public should get mind drugs – professor
A British medical ethicist has called for the public to have access to mind-enhancing drugs, such as Ritalin. Read more
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Childhood cancer mysteries revealed
Cancer researchers are on the way to explaining the origins of a common form of childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. Read more
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Pesticide linked to serious blood disorder
People who are exposed to certain pesticides may be at a raised risk of an abnormal blood condition called MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance). Read more
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Asthma outcomes worse for black children
Children belonging to ethnic minority and low-income groups face an increased risk of suffering from asthma, new research shows. Read more