North America
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Fasting as treatment for type 2 diabetes
A new series of case studies published today (10 October) highlight the potential effectiveness of therapeutic fasting to reverse insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. Read more
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Antidepressant withdrawal underestimated
Millions of antidepressant users in the UK are potentially affected by withdrawal symptoms. Read more
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Nobel prize for immunotherapy pioneers
Two veteran immunologists who opened the way to immunotherapy treatment of cancer have been honoured with the Nobel Prize. Read more
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Growing global alcohol consumption alarms WHO
About 5% of deaths worldwide are caused by misuse of alcohol, according to a major new report. Read more
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Global premature death targets missed
Most of the world’s nations – including the UK, USA and China – are likely to fall short of the United Nations target for reducing the number of premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), according to a report out today. Read more
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Zika plan for glioblastoma
Scientists are harnessing the Zika virus vaccine as a method of targeting and killing human glioblastoma brain cancer stem cells, it was revealed last night. Read more
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World population increasingly inactive – WHO
More than a quarter of the world’s adult problem is not active enough, significantly increasing risk of a range of diseases, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Call for cardiologists to be active post-op and other findings at major Euro-conference
Three complications are responsible for 75% of post-operative deaths following non-cardiac surgery, according to a major international study. Read more
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Large ADHD drug study released
An expert analysis, published today, sets out the optimum medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for different age groups. Read more
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Scuba divers urged to watch weight
Scuba diving might seem a healthy hobby – but many enthusiasts put themselves at risk by neglecting their health, according to a major new study. Read more