North America
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Medicine should aim to beat age – study
Beating age would be a better objective for medicine than tackling individual diseases such as cancer and heart disease, according to a controversial new theory. Read more
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Exercise reduces breast cancer risk
Taking part in moderate, regular physical activity reduces the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women, a new study shows today (4 October 2013). Read more
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‘Junk’ DNA reveals genetic mutations
Disease-causing genetic mutations that trigger diseases such as cancer have been found in “junk” DNA, it was revealed last night. Read more
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Cholesterol drug unveiled
A powerful new drug able to cut cholesterol levels was unveiled today. Read more
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Red wine component worsens MS
Red wine may be harmful for people with multiple sclerosis, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Gene clues to immune strength
Immune system strength may be determined by genes, according to a major European study published yesterday. Read more
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Marriage bonus for cancer patients
People who are married fare much better in the face of cancer than others, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Portable test for osteoporosis
A handheld device that can diagnose the early signs of the bone condition osteoporosis could be available for use within five years, researchers hope. Read more
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Lifestyle changes ‘reverse ageing’
Positive lifestyle changes could help to reverse ageing at a cellular level, according to a new US study. Read more
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Elderly face dementia over-diagnosis – summit
Thousands of elderly people could end up wrongly "labelled" as having dementia because of global drives to develop screening for the condition, experts warn today. Read more