North America

  • Caution on remote heart monitors

    People with heart failure could be monitored at home by means of a device implanted in their bodies. Read more

  • Spice offers stroke hope

    The spice that makes curry hot may also contain the key to effective treatment after stroke, researchers revealed last night. Read more

  • New search for choc benefits

    Regular doses of cocoa and vitamin C may help elderly people maintain their strength, researchers are hoping. Read more

  • Teen vaccine may be working

    More than four million doses of the new vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer have been given to young women in the UK, according to new figures. Read more

  • Obesity doubled in 30 years

    Obesity has almost doubled worldwide since 1980, but blood pressure and cholesterol levels have improved in many high-income countries, experts say today. Read more

  • Hospital bug drug hope

    A new drug may make a powerful impact on the pernicious hospital infection, C.difficile, researchers reported last night. Read more

  • World cholesterol problem

    Thousands of people in the UK share a common problem with Jordanians and Mexicans – they have untreated high cholesterol, according to a global study published yesterday. Read more

  • Parkinson’s gene breakthrough

    Research on the genetics of Parkinson’s disease has taken a step forward with the identification of five new genetic risk factors. Read more

  • Genetic links between coeliac disease and Crohn’s

    Two unpleasant diseases of the digestion share part of their genetic background, according to new findings. Read more

  • Gaming addiction "serious"

    Video game addiction is a serious behavioural problem that is separate from other afflictions, it has been claimed. Read more