North America
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Hormone therapy risks may fade over long-term
Stroke risk from oestrogen therapy seems to disappear over the long-term, researchers said last night. Read more
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How singing calmed patient
Some patients may need to be allowed to sing before operations to help reduce their blood pressure, doctors said yesterday. Read more
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Fish oils could protect against obesity health risks
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils appear to protect overweight Eskimos from diseases linked to overweight and obesity, researchers have reported. Read more
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Weight training ‘safe’ in pregnancy
Weight training is safe for pregnant women – allowing them to use it to maintain fitness, research has found. Read more
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Arthritis drug could help beat skin cancer
A drug normally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may also help treat a deadly skin cancer, researchers have revealed. Read more
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How tobacco and alcohol harm pregnancy
Pregnant women exposed to cigarette smoke risk infection, stillbirth and having babies with low birth weight, researchers warn today. Read more
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Immune system genes linked to pregnancy problem
Genetic mutations have been identified that increase a woman’s risk developing a dangerous blood pressure problem during pregnancy, researchers said today. Read more
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GABA jab ado – Parkinson’s hope from gene
A gene therapy treatment for Parkinson’s disease really does make a difference, according to the findings of a major trial published last night. Read more
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Drug combats seasonal asthma – study
A new asthma drug may achieve dramatic results in preventing attacks linked to the onset of spring and autumn, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Mountain man seeks pregnancy clues
Women who live in America’s mountain state are helping British researchers investigate new ways of dealing with oxygen deprivation during birth. Read more