North America
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Debate over cancer screening of breast tissue
Breast tissue removed during cosmetic surgery could be screened for cancer, surgeons proposed today. Read more
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Pregnancy migraines may indicate heart risk
Migraines during pregnancy may be linked to stroke and heart disease, researchers said today. Read more
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Mental turmoil linked to heart disease
Anger, hostility and depression all aggravate the risk of major heart problems, according to two new studies published last night. Read more
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Moderate drinking protect bones: study
Regular beer and wine consumption may help protect the bones of elderly people, researchers have reported. Read more
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Debate over blood donations from gay men
A fresh plea has been made to allow gay men to donate blood. Read more
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Diet and exercise can prevent cancer – international report
Thousands of cases of cancer in Britain could be prevented through healthy diet and exercise, experts said yesterday. Read more
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Longer maternity leave linked to breastfeeding
New nursing research suggests that an extended maternity leave can be crucial for breastfeeding success. Read more
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Calorie cutting key to slimming
Diets of all kinds can work provided slimmers stick to them, researchers claimed last night. Read more
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Baby’s allergen exposure may trigger asthma
Exposure to high levels of fungal spores and pollen after birth may increase a child’s risk of developing asthma, researchers reported today. Read more
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Sunlight vitamin may combat flu
A large-scale study has found the so-called "sunshine vitamin" Vitamin D may help arm the immune system against colds and flu. Read more