North America
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Advice to public over CPR must change
Members of the public who perform emergency CPR should carry out only chest compression rather than mouth-to-mouth, experts say today. Read more
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Genetic clues to childhood obesity
Idleness, poor food and inactivity have been blamed for childhood obesity – but now researchers say that sometimes genes may be involved. Read more
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How walking boosts brainpower
People who walk at least six miles a week provide their brain with critical protection, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Vaccine hope amid TB crisis
Scientists are hoping to develop a "super vaccine" against tuberculosis, it was announced last night. Read more
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Pregnancy calcium supplementation protects child teeth
Giving pregnant women calcium supplements can protect against their infants developing dental decay, researchers claimed yesterday. Read more
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Healthy living helps prevent breast cancer
Women with a family history of breast cancer may benefit from adopting a healthy lifestyle to stave off the disease, researchers say today. Read more
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Cannabis ban “not working” – claim
Efforts to suppress the sale of cannabis in the USA have had little effect, it has been claimed. Read more
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Soothing herbs identified
Some herbal supplements can help treat anxiety disorders, according to an analysis published yesterday. Read more
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Noisy work heart disease risk
Noisy workplaces can more than double the risk of serious heart disease – and young male smokers are in particular danger of becoming ill, researchers warned today. Read more
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Food allergy asthma link
People with food allergies are likely to be young, male and black – and suffer from asthma, according to a major study of the problem. Read more