North America
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Space test for bone marrow cancer
Space technology could be used to help detect cancer of the bone marrow, a European conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Trans fats the real heart threat?
Natural saturated fats may not be a major threat to heart health, researchers say today. Read more
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Spicy food may boost health
Eating spicy food, especially chili pepper, may improve health, researchers say today. Read more
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Progress against Alzheimer’s – conference
Campaigners have welcomed news of a drug that can "significantly" reduce agitation among patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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Blood test for pre-eclampsia risk
The risk of the serious blood pressure problem, pre-eclampsia, in pregnant women might be predicted via a blood test, researchers say today. Read more
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Funeral workers face brain disease
The chemical formaldehyde may be making funeral directors susceptible to motor neurone disease, researchers warn today. Read more
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Healthy lifestyle reduces risk of heart failure
People who are active and maintain a healthy lifestyle can reduce their risk of heart failure, a long-term study has confirmed. Read more
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Migraine and heart disease link ‘not genetic’
The link between migraine and heart disease may not be genetic, a new US study has revealed. Read more
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Statins may make people angry – through sleep deprivation
Cholesterol lowering statins may make women more aggressive – but men less so, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Hope for on-site Ebola test
A new test should enable doctors to diagnose patients with Ebola within minutes, it was announced yesterday. Read more