North America
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Microchip that delivers drugs
Doctors have successfully tested a wirelessly controlled microchip that releases drugs into the body, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Blood clot therapies for cancer patients compared
Researchers have warned of low rates of prescribing for an ‘effective’ clot-preventing drug in advanced cancer patients. Read more
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Adoption study shows disorder risk
Adopted children can face a double risk of serious mental disorder if both their biological and adoptive families are troubled, researchers have warned. Read more
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New hope for heart renewal
Stem cell treatments may soon be used to repair damaged hearts following the success of a pioneering trial, revealed today. Read more
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Cannabis doubles car crash risk
Cannabis users who drive within three hours of taking the drug are at double the risk of crashing than those who are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, researchers said today. Read more
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Gene therapy gives sight to blind
A gene therapy treatment for people with congenital blindness has now been used to give sight to both eyes, researchers announced last night. Read more
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Good news for vindaloo fans
Researchers say they have found new evidence that a curry spice could help combat male cancer. Read more
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Antiseptic on umbilical cord fights infection
Cleaning a newborn’s umbilical cord at birth can help to limit infections, experts say today. Read more
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Malaria kills double the numbers originally believed
Malaria kills 1.2 million people a year – twice as many as previously thought – with almost half of the deaths being children over the age of five. Read more
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Bird flu study raises concerns
Controversial research into a new, engineered strain of bird flu has raised concerns about how such research should continue. Read more