Latest News
-
Mortality impact of type 2 diabetes varies among groups
Demographic and lifestyle factors affect the risk of early death from type 2 diabetes, a European conference will hear today. Read more
-
Air pollution may exacerbate autism symptoms
Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to the risk of hospitalisation for symptoms related to autism, researchers propose today. Read more
-
New evidence of how lifestyle protects against dementia
People with type 2 diabetes who have a “healthy” lifestyle have their risk of developing dementia halved, according to a major new study of the British population. Read more
-
Unexpected discovery’ that could extend life of immune system
A mechanism that seems to slow down – and could prevent – the natural ageing of immune cells has been identified in what scientists said was an unexpected discovery. Read more
-
VTE risk for obese women who take combined pill
The combined birth control pill is linked to a 24-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in obese women compared with women who are not obese, researchers say today. Read more
-
COVID-19 home testing kits less accurate for omicron variant
Home testing kits for COVID-19 declined in accuracy with the emergence of the omicron variant, a Dutch study published today shows. Read more
-
Silent toll of long COVID – warning
Millions of people, including many doctors, may be living with long COVID for years to come, European health experts have warned. Read more
-
Growing threat of monkeypox to Europe
Monkeypox is now a cross-border public health threat in Europe, the World Health Organization’s regional director has warned. Read more
-
Renewed push to vaccinate against HPV in Europe
Member states of the World Health Organisation’s Regional Committee for Europe are being asked to back a new roadmap for the elimination of cervical cancer in the European Region. Read more
-
Air pollution and lung cancer link revealed
The reason why air pollution is linked to lung cancer has been revealed for the first time, a conference has heard – resulting in calls for action to reduce dangerous particulates. Read more