North America
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Fungus treatment call for asthma care
Thousands of patients with asthma may need anti-fungal therapy, experts have reported. Read more
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Unintended pregnancy risks depression
Women who have unplanned pregnancies face a significantly increased risk of developing post-natal depression, researchers warn today. Read more
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Ten minutes a day may fend of illness
Just 75 minutes a week of exercise is enough to make a big impact for people at risk of heart disease and diabetes, British researchers say. Read more
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Diabetes drug thwarts lung cancer growth
A diabetes drug treatment can slow down the growth of lung cancer cells and help them to get destroyed by radiotherapy. Read more
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Breast implants may impact cancer survival
Women with cosmetic breast implants may face an increased breast cancer risk, researchers warned today. Read more
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Borage oil does not help eczema
Evening primrose oil and borage oil offer little, or no, benefit for people with eczema, according to a report out today. Read more
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Omega-3 helps to preserve memory
Eating omega-3-rich foods, such as fish, rather than saturated fat, dairy and meat could help to preserve memory and maintain the ability to think, it has been claimed. Read more
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Stars face loss of years
Most performers live past the mythical age of 27 – but they still die on average younger than others, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Fresh start needed on obesity
Obesity needs to be seen as a hormone problem, not an energy imbalance, an expert says today. Read more
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How cutting weight saves a nation’s lives
A slight drop in the population’s weight could significantly cut the rate of people dying from diabetes and heart disease, new research suggests. Read more