North America
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Heart attack survivors benefit from daily tipple
Moderate drinking appears to be linked with lower risk of death following heart attack, researchers say today. Read more
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Flu defence gene found
British researchers have found a "flu gene", it was announced last night. Read more
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Vitamin E no influence on women’s heart failure risk
A new study suggests that vitamin E supplements do not help prevent women developing heart failure – nor do they worsen the risk. Read more
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Diabetes link to white rice
People should switch to eating wholegrain rice because consuming white rice regularly can “significantly increase” the risk of developing diabetes, it was claimed today. Read more
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How fizz and burgers damage heart
New findings, reported last night, show how too much red meat and too many sugary drinks can damage health. Read more
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Sleeping pill risk "high" warning
People who take common sleeping pills seem to face a massive increase in risk of dying, researchers warned today. Read more
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WHO underestimated numbers of people with bird flu – claim
The extent of the infection with bird flu has been much wider than recognised by health officials, it was claimed today. Read more
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Female heart attack signs warning
Heart attack symptoms in women can easily be overlooked – because they frequently do not suffer chest pain, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Risk of ovarian cancer for women with endometriosis
Endometriosis, suffered by many women, may be linked to a raised risk of ovarian cancer, researchers warn today. Read more
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Movie link to binge drinking
Popular movies may have a strong influence on teenagers’ drinking habits, researchers warned today. Read more