North America
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Vitamin D potential in MS care
High doses of vitamin D "have potential" to be a treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Further insight into ovarian cancer genes
Scientists have identified two genes that are newly linked to ovarian cancer, bringing the total number of inherited susceptibility genes to 11. Read more
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Bond producers needed neurosurgeon’s advice
For all the millions spent on producing this year’s Bond spectacular, the producers still failed to take advice from an expert neurosurgeon, it has been revealed. Read more
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Stroke risk from shingles episode
An episode of shingles can pose a short-term risk of stroke among people aged over 50, researchers warn today. Read more
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Surgery best for localised prostate cancer?
Patients with localised prostate cancer have better survival rates after surgery than after radiotherapy, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Coffee link to reduced risk of premature mortality
Drinking three or four cups of coffee a day is linked to reduced risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and neurological diseases, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Low-fat not the best way to diet – study
Low-fat diets are not the best way to lose weight, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Delayed aeroplanes linked to hospitalisations
Living close to an airport may carry more health risks than previously believed, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Cancer risk from long-term radiation
Continuous exposure to low-dose radiation creates a cancer risk that should be minimised, according to a study published today. Read more
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Honour for scientist who found malaria cure
A Chinese scientist who turned to a 1,600 year old text book to combat malaria was honoured with the medical Nobel Prize yesterday. Read more