North America
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Freezing all embryos benefits older IVF patients
Freezing all embryos – rather than transferring a fresh embryo to the uterus during the same cycle in which the eggs were collected and freezing the rest – benefits older IVF patients, a new study has found. Read more
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Assisted dying uptake explored
Doctors have reported the first systematic survey of the impact of the legalisation of assisted dying in a growing number of countries and states. Read more
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Zika vaccines in development
Work on a human vaccine for the Zika virus is progressing well, it was announced last night. Read more
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Medical device risks should be "clearer"
Safety risks from medical devices should be made clearer to patients, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Wholegrains appear to boost health
Consuming wholegrains, but not refined grains, rice or other grains, may have a beneficial effect on health, according to a major population study published today. Read more
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Breakthrough in MS therapy revealed
Scientists have announced a breakthrough in treating an aggressive type of multiple sclerosis after successfully replacing the immune system and regenerating a new one using blood stem cells. Read more
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Lung cancer radiotherapy boost from trial
Patients with small cell lung cancer can now choose whether to undergo radiotherapy daily – or twice daily, according to the findings of a major European study. Read more
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Blood pressure warning over potatoes
Treating potatoes as a healthy vegetable may increase hypertension risk, according to a US study published today. Read more
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New warning on swaddling
Swaddled infants face increased risk of death if left to sleep on the front or side, according to a new study. Read more
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Neurologists warn on Zika
Some 42 countries have now reported their first outbreaks of the Zika virus, according to figures published yesterday. Read more