North America
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Patient blood to be made from skin?
Blood can be made directly from human skin, scientists revealed last night. Read more
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Vitamin E linked to stroke
Researchers have issued a warning about vitamin E after finding it linked to a kind of stroke. Read more
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Fish oils could prevent gum disease
Fish oils and other polyunsaturated fatty acids could hold the key to the treatment and prevention of gum disease, researchers say. Read more
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Fitness may beat viruses
People who keep fit may be better equipped than others to stave off the common cold, researchers say today. Read more
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Peanut pregnancy link reopened
New findings today reopen claims that peanut allergy may be triggered when a pregnant woman consumes the nuts. Read more
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Human knife-edge revealed
Human beings live on a genetic knife-edge, living healthy lives in spite of carrying multiple genetic mutations, according to researchers involved in creating an "atlas" of DNA. Read more
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Hope for bladder cancer patients
British cancer researchers hailed the findings of a major trial which has shown how to boost radiotherapy treatment for bladder cancer. Read more
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Danger to babies from “slapped face syndrome”
Women who develop “slapped face syndrome” in the first trimester of pregnancy are at high risk of causing serious problems for their unborn babies, researchers have warned. Read more
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Male teens "desensitised" by violence
Male teenagers who spend their time on violent video games and watching violent TV may develop aggressive traits, according to controversial findings published today. Read more
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Yoga can alleviate symptoms of fibromyalgia
People with the painful condition fibromyalgia may experience relief if they do yoga, research has suggested. Read more