North America
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Watching TV hits male potency
Watching more than 20 hours of television a week almost halves the fertility of healthy young men, according to a new study out last night. Read more
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Reticent Brits reluctant to visit GP
People in the UK are more likely to avoid visiting the doctor through embarrassment or fear of wasting the doctor’s time than people in other countries, researchers say today. Read more
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Fruit and veg that protect against devastating disease
Red, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables may help prevent the development of motor neurone disease, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Yoga may aid mental health
Yoga may be able to help people with a range of mental health problems, including schizophrenia, according to a psychiatrist. Read more
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How flu vaccine protects pregnant
The new swine flu vaccine was not responsible for pregnant women suffering miscarriage and stillbirth, according to a major national study. Read more
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Berries may protect female hearts
Women who eat lots of berries can help reduce their risk of suffering a heart attack, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Pill-sized throat scanner revealed
Scientists have developed a pill-sized device that can be used to study diseases of the gullet, it has been announced. Read more
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US braced for flu epidemic
The USA is facing a flu epidemic – with a public health emergency declared on the east coast, it has been announced. Read more
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Herbs work for hot flushes – expert
Women can take herbal treatments successfully for treating the problems of menopause, an expert says today. Read more
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Smear test may detected more
The smear test for cancer undertaken by young women could be used to test for a range of diseases using DNA technology, researchers reported last night. Read more