North America
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Sleep patterns affect heart risk
Having healthy sleep habits may be protective against cardiovascular disease, heart disease and stroke, researchers report today. Read more
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Worldwide measles outbreak deadly for infants
The world has been facing a "devastating" outbreak of measles, leading to thousands of deaths, according to stark new figures. Read more
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Bariatric surgery leads to heart improvements – conference
Obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery could also reverse subclinical heart dysfunction, a conference has heard. Read more
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Vaping linked to rare lung condition
Leading lung specialists have called for health authorities to withdraw approval for vaping as the first evidence emerged of a new kind of lung damage caused by the practice. Read more
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Historic samples reveal malaria spread
DNA from malaria parasites eradicated 75 years ago has shown how one of the most common forms of the disease spread from Europe to the Americas in the 15th century. Read more
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Range of health risks from asthma in pregnancy
Women who experience uncontrolled asthma attacks during pregnancy face further health risks, researchers warned today. Read more
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Analysis shows sect’s health benefits
A clean living religious sect is ensuring significantly improved health for its adherents, including reduced rates of cancer, according to a new study. Read more
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Statins may protect against lethal prostate disease
Statins may help protect men from the most lethal forms of prostate cancer, according to Irish researchers. Read more
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Inactive teens jeopardising future – WHO
Most adolescents, globally, are too inactive, putting their future health at risk, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Calorie labelling has small impact – is it enough?
Policy-makers should not be deterred by evidence of the limited impact of calorie labelling in fast food outlets, British experts said today. Read more