North America
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Berries keep memory decline at bay
Eating plenty of strawberries and blueberries could delay memory decline in older women by two and a half years, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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New fizzy drink link to stroke
People who want to avoid stroke and stay healthy should consider switching from fizzy drinks to coffee, researchers say. Read more
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Bad teeth link to heart dismissed
Bad teeth may not cause heart disease or stroke, experts said last night. Read more
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Ten breast cancer diseases revealed
Breast cancer can now be considered as ten different diseases, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Call for dyslexia research and diagnosis
Children with dyslexia must be diagnosed early and given treatment as soon as possible, say experts today. Read more
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Dental x-ray link to brain tumours
Frequent dental x-rays may slightly raise the risk of a brain tumour, according to new research. Read more
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Drug-resistant malaria proliferating
A strain of malaria that is resistant to standard treatment has been extensively reported along the Thailand-Burma border. Read more
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Breast cancer link warning to injectable contraceptive
Researchers have found a slight breast cancer risk linked to the use of injectable contraceptives, it has been revealed. Read more
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Fruits that protect the brain
Berries, tea and red wine seem to help protect men from developing Parkinson’s disease, British researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Hands on CPR shows new benefits
British campaigners have welcomed new research showing wide-ranging benefits from basic heart resuscitation. Read more