New research published in the BMJ shows that angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease, could protect against Alzheimer's disease.

New research published in JAMA has suggested that specific variations in the CETP gene were associated with slower memory decline and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

European countries are starting to raise questions about the swine flu pandemic, such as whether it is a false pandemic, and whether pharmaceutical companies put pressure on health ministers to order more vaccine than their countries were likely to need. They are also looking to cut back on orders of vaccine or sell a large part of their stockpile.