North America
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Factor in breast cancer doubles risk of death
The mortality risk from breast cancer is doubled for patients with high heterogeneity of the oestrogen receptor within the same tumour, according to Swedish researchers. Read more
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Air pollution warnings "ineffective"
Government actions seeking to protect the public from air pollution are infective, public health specialists say today. Read more
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Fruit that may help repair ex-smokers’ lungs
A diet high in apples and tomatoes could help to restore lung damage caused by smoking, a new US study has suggested. Read more
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Concern as stem cell searches lead to unproven therapies
Centres offering unproven stem cell therapies are crowding internet search engines, British experts have warned. Read more
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Gene link to early-onset breast cancer
British researchers have found a genetic variant underlying the development of breast cancer in young women, it was announced today. Read more
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Antibody drug may help children with food allergies
Giving children with multiple food allergies an antibody drug alongside their food desensitisation treatment seems to offer more relief, researchers report today. Read more
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Man flu and Peppa Pig pose GP problems
It’s time to stop snivelling about men who claim to have "man flu" – researchers in Canada believe that the phenomenon could be real. Read more
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Healthy diet could reduce MS symptoms
People with multiple sclerosis may suffer fewer symptoms if they eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Read more
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Underweight link to early menopause
Women who are or have been underweight face an increased raised risk of experiencing an early menopause, researchers report today. Read more
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How the immune system revives dormant cancer cells
Dormant cancer cells may use the immune system to revive themselves, taking advantage of the natural responses that keep them in check, according to British researchers today. Read more