North America
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Gene mutations boost ovarian cancer survival
Women with ovarian cancer who have certain mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes have significantly improved survival chances, new findings suggest. Read more
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Bird flu research paused
Scientists have announced a two months moratorium on bird flu research following concerns about the creation of dangerous strains of the virus. Read more
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Medical treatment for insomnia?
People with insomnia should receive medical treatment for the condition to help prevent other illnesses such as depression, hypertension and diabetes, experts say today. Read more
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Hope for new group B meningococcal vaccine
Trials are showing a high rate of success for a new vaccine against group B meningococcal disease, it was announced today. Read more
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Headphone hazard to pedestrians
The iPod revolution is creating a new hazard for young adults, researchers warned today. Read more
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Hormone hope for obesity and diabetes
Taking a hormone pill that suppresses appetite can lead to significant weight loss and may benefit people with diabetes, researchers said today. Read more
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Nicotine therapy challenged
Researchers have challenged the benefits of nicotine patches and gum to help smokers quit. Read more
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Broken heart warning on grief
People who die from grief are said to have died from a "broken heart" – and now researchers have set out the physical risks linked to bereavement. Read more
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One in 20 people worldwide use illegal drugs, claim
About 200 million people worldwide – about one in 20 – between the ages of 15 and 64 use illicit drugs each year, Australian research has claimed. Read more
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New insights into high protein eating
Putting on weight by eating protein may be healthier than putting on weight by eating calories from other sources, researchers claimed last night. Read more