North America
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Sugary drinks link to early maturity for girls
Girls who drink a lot of sugary drinks are likely to start their periods early, researchers say today. Read more
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Cholesterol problem for young adults
Failing to tackle high cholesterol levels in young adults may leave them with a legacy of heart problems, researchers warned last night. Read more
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New alcohol link to heart health
Moderate drinking of alcohol may protect the heart – helping to prevent failure of the organ, researchers report today. Read more
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Oxygen concentration link to cancer
People who live at high altitudes enjoy reduced rates of lung cancer, according to a new study. Read more
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Test that could help smokers quit
A test could be used to decide which treatment is best for smokers trying to give up the habit, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Caution on new antibiotic
UK experts have welcomed the discovery of a new antibiotic – while warning it will not tackle some of the toughest organisms to destroy. Read more
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Rotating night shift work ‘bad for health’
Women who work rotating night shifts for five or more years could be at increased risk of dying from heart disease, researchers warn today. Read more
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Cold temperatures better for cold virus
The common cold virus can reproduce itself better in the cooler temperatures inside the nose than at core body temperature, a study out today reveals. Read more
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Dog gene clue to eye therapy
A gene defect that is responsible for a recently identified form of progressive retinal atrophy in Swedish dogs could help to treat blindness in humans. Read more
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Obese may avoid disease – study
People who are obese are not necessarily doomed to suffer problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke, according to new research. Read more