North America
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Drugs used to enhance sexual experiences, especially in UK
People in the UK are more likely to combine drugs with sex than those living in other countries, researchers report today. Read more
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Molecular patterns could ‘predict breast cancer recurrence’
Examining molecular patterns could help to ascertain how breast cancer will develop and if it could return after treatment, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Small cancer risk from infertility
Infertility in women is linked to a very small increased risk of cancer, new research suggests. Read more
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Hepatitis C success for London
Regular screening of HIV-infected patients has helped to reduce hepatitis C infections among this group by 70% in London, an international conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Immune cell discovery brings hope for new treatments/ heart valves
The origin of an immune cell that plays a critical role in the formation of healthy heart valves has been found, opening the way for new treatments for heart valve disorders, it has been announced. Read more
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Caution over head injury reporting
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy remains poorly understood – despite links to contact sports, experts warn today. Read more
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Women researchers fight odds to highlight sex differences
Only a minority of biomedical studies provide an analysis by sex – and often this is only because there are women researchers involved, researchers report today. Read more
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Heart protection from psoriasis drugs
Treating patients for severe psoriasis also helps reduce their cardiovascular disease risk, researchers have reported. Read more
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Is a low risk cancer a cancer?
Some low risk cancers might be better described as benign tumours, experts say today. Read more
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Female heart risk gene pin-pointed
A British-led study has identified the first gene linked to a major cause of acute coronary syndrome in young women, it was announced last night. Read more