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Lithuania’s plan to send newly trained doctors to rural areas sparks backlash
On Thursday, the Lithuanian parliament voted in favour of introducing additional state-funded medical residency positions. 18 June 2026 16:08
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EU ministers reach consensus on Biotech Act directive
The EU health ministers on 16 June approved a common stance on a piece of legislation that accompanies the Biotech Act regulation — Biotech Act I directive. 17 June 2026 14:19
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France is releasing millions of sterile insects to fight tiger mosquitoes
A French company is taking an unusual approach to tackling one of Europe's most troublesome insects: breeding millions of tiger mosquitoes and releasing them into the wild. 17 June 2026 06:58
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World Cup 2026: Six million fans, three countries and a team racing to stop outbreaks
The men’s football 2026 World Cup taking place simultaneously in Canada, Mexico and the United States is expected to host over six million people across the three countries. 16 June 2026 05:00
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People to drink less booze, but only for the next five years
Global volumes of alcohol consumption will fall until 2031, as consumers in traditional drinking markets such as Europe, North America and China cut back. The consumption of spirits, beer and wine has fallen by 2% from 2024 to...
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WHO Europe chief urges fans to enjoy World Cup as US pushes for travel restrictions
WHO Europe chief Hans Kluge stressed that the risk of an Ebola spread remains low ahead of the World Cup, as the United States continues pressuring other countries to follow their lead and impose restrictions for travelersfrom affected countries. 11...
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WHO Europe chief urges fans to enjoy World Cup as US pushes for travel restrictions
WHO Europe chief Hans Kluge stressed that the risk of an Ebola spread remains low ahead of the World Cup, as the United States continues pressuring other countries to follow their lead and impose restrictions for travelersfrom affected countries. 11...
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Could AI transform mental health research? New study tests whether LLMs can simulate human emotions
Mental health conditions are increasing worldwide and are expected to affect 1.2 billion people by 2050. In this scenario, scientists and researchers are trying to better understand them, work to prevent them and develop new treatment tools. 11 June...
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Could AI transform mental health research? New study tests whether LLMs can simulate human emotions
Mental health conditions are increasing worldwide and are expected to affect 1.2 billion people by 2050. In this scenario, scientists and researchers are trying to better understand them, work to prevent them and develop new treatment tools. 11 June...
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Longevity medicine: the scientific challenge of adding life and energy to our years
Population ageing is one of the major demographic and health challenges of our time. Spain is at the forefront of global longevity, with average life expectancy already reaching 84 years. However, behind this statistical figure lies a far more complex...
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Don’t keep calm and carry on: British women are among the angriest in Europe, survey reveals
As the saying (sort of) goes: Hell hath no fury like a British woman scorned… by their healthcare system. 05 June 2026 10:52
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Microsoft and Mayo Clinic unveil a new ‘safe and trusted’ AI for healthcare
Microsoft and the nonprofit American academic medical centre Mayo Clinic are developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed specifically for healthcare, in a move aimed at supporting patients, clinicians and consumers, according to an...
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Microsoft and Mayo Clinic unveil a new ‘safe and trusted’ AI for healthcare
Microsoft and the nonprofit American academic medical centre Mayo Clinic are developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed specifically for healthcare, in a move aimed at supporting patients, clinicians and consumers, according to an...
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Microsoft and Mayo Clinic unveil a new ‘safe and trusted’ AI for healthcare
Microsoft and the nonprofit American academic medical centre Mayo Clinic are developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed specifically for healthcare, in a move aimed at supporting patients, clinicians and consumers, according to an...
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Record heat-related deaths in Spain after an unusually warm May
Unusually high temperatures recorded during the month of May have already led to a record number of heat-related deaths in Spain, even before the start of the meteorological summer. 03 June 2026 12:53
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Cryptocurrency addiction is real - and it looks just like gambling
For a growing number of people, cryptocurrency has stopped being an investment and become an addiction — one that experts say shares almost every hallmark of gambling disorder, yet remains largely invisible because society has learned to mistake...
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Suspected Ebola case in Cagliari: patient in hospital
Protocols were triggered for a suspected case of Ebola in Cagliari, Sardinia. A person was taken to the Santissima Trinità Hospital’s infectious diseases unit after being picked up from home, as they were displaying symptoms compatible with the...
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WHO chief visits Congo Ebola epicentre Saturday to urge community action
UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, the epicentre worst-hit by a severe outbreak of a rare type of Ebola. 30 May 2026 18:24
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UK, Spain, Germany: Why are doctors across Europe going on more strikes?
Resident doctors in England will stage a four-day walkout in June, which will be the 16th round of industrial action in ongoing salary negotiations. 29 May 2026 05:01
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Irregular eating patterns linked to higher risk of depression, study finds
Meal timings and eating routines could play a surprising role in mental health. A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found that irregular meal schedules are associated with higher depression risks. 28 May 2026 11:48
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Greece: Only one in five new medicines reaches patients - the 'legacy' of the bailouts
Europe is entering a new era of medical and pharmaceutical innovation, with treatments that promise to radically transform the management of cancer, rare diseases and chronic conditions. 28 May 2026 07:16
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International Rescue Committee warns Ebola outbreak could become 'deadliest on record'
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could become the "the deadliest outbreak on record" unless urgent international action is taken. 27 May 2026 06:09
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Inside the Enhanced Games: Everything that happened on sport’s most controversial night
Las Vegas is known for its over-the-top spectacle. The heavyweight fights, the mega-concerts, the Formula 1. 26 May 2026 14:49
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Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo as outbreak continues to spread
Three volunteers working for the Red Cross in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have died from suspected cases of Ebola in Ituri Province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in the country, the organisation said on Saturday. 24 May 2026 07:21
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Anxiety and depression drive global mental health surge to 1.2 billion, study
The number of people living with mental health conditions has nearly doubled over the past 30 years, driven mainly by sharp rises in anxiety and depression worldwide, according to a new study. 22 May 2026 05:06
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New AI atlas reveals how obesity affects the entire body
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool has mapped how obesity affects the entire body at the cellular level, revealing widespread damage far beyond fat tissue. 21 May 2026 13:09
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Syphilis and gonorrhoea reach record highs, European health agency warns
Bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis and gonorrhoea, are reaching record levels across Europe, according to new data published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Thursday. 21 May 2026...
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Who in Europe offers free school meals and can they improve classroom behaviour?
Universal free school meals can help improve student behaviour, according to a new study. 20 May 2026 15:01
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Nicotine pouches are being ‘aggressively’ marketed to young people, WHO report warns
As the global market for nicotine pouches is rapidly growing, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of aggressive marketing tactics targeting young people and children that can lead to addiction from an early age. 15 May 2026 12:42
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EU population to fall by 12% by 2100: Which countries will decline the most?
The fertility rate is declining and the population is ageing in Europe. The latest projections from Eurostat show that the EU population is expected to fall by 11.7% between 2025 and 2100. The population will decline from 452 million to 399 million, a...
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The surprising way your dinner is secretly affecting your sleep
The last meal of the day does more than simply end the evening — it may also affect how well we sleep and what we choose to eat the next morning. That’s the conclusion of a study led by the University of Granada and published in the 'European Journal...
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The brain doesn't switch off under anaesthesia - it keeps processing language, study finds
Even under anaesthesia, some parts of the brain remain active and can identify and process language, a study has found. 08 May 2026 05:02
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Everything to know about hantavirus: Symptoms, spread and cruise ship outbreak details
A rodent-borne disease is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has left three people dead and several others ill, with health authorities now investigating the possibility of rare human-to-human transmission. 06 May 2026 11:39
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Cruise ship infections rise with the WHO now confirming eight cases
The World Health Organization has identified eight cases of passengers from the vessel, including three deaths, one critically ill patient, and three individuals reporting mild symptoms. 06 May 2026 11:31
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AI models rival doctors on complex medical reasoning tasks, study finds
Artificial intelligence models outperformed physicians in emergency care medical decisions, according to a new study. 05 May 2026 04:55
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Mediterranean diet may support pregnancy in women undergoing artificial insemination, study finds
Following a Mediterranean diet may improve the vaginal microbiome in ways that support pregnancy in women undergoing fertility treatment, such as artificial insemination, according to a new study. 04 May 2026 07:02
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Climate change and pollution are increasing stroke risk, new research finds
Environmental changes made worse by climate change, including extreme temperatures, sudden temperature swings, humidity, air pressure, wildfires, dust storms and sandstorms, may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, according to new research. 01 May...
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‘Now I believe in myself,’ Yomif Kejelcha on his sub-2-hour marathon and coming second in London
Yomif Kejelcha ran his first marathon in London and finished in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 41 seconds, becoming the second person to complete the race in under two hours. 30 April 2026 07:31
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These 11 cancers are rising in younger adults in England, but lifestyle does not fully explain why
Eleven cancers are becoming more common in young people in England, according to a major study, but the rise cannot be fully explained by changes in lifestyle. 30 April 2026 08:24
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Medical data from 500,000 UK volunteers advertised for sale on a Chinese website
Health information belonging to 500,000 people in the United Kingdom has been stolen and offered for sale on the Chinese website Alibaba, the UK’s technology minister Ian Murray has confirmed. 28 April 2026 07:46
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Your dreams are not random. These 2 things have a major impact, study finds
In France, some people believe that eating cheese before bed will give you wild dreams. But science is pointing somewhere else: the content of our dreams seems to be shaped by a mix of personality and lived experience - rather than camembert and cheddar.
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The sub-2-hour marathon barrier has fallen. Why now and how?
The men's marathon has entered a new era. So far, no athlete had broken two hours in an official race. And then this weekend saw not one but two runners finally breach that barrier.
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Opinions divided across UK on historic anti-smoking law
The UK is moving ahead with a landmark plan to ban cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008, aiming to create a 'smoke-free generation'. Public reaction is mixed: some welcome it as a good step for public health, while others raise concerns about...
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Record numbers of foreign doctors fill Spain's healthcare gaps. But is it enough?
Spain validated 65,319 foreign university degrees in 2025 — 76.3% of all academic recognition decisions issued that year — according to a new report from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. 24 April 2026 04:31
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UK passes 'landmark' anti-tobacco bill to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation
The United Kingdom has approved an anti-tobacco bill permanently restricting sales of tobacco products to anyone born on or after 2008. 23 April 2026 12:17
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UK passes 'landmark' anti-tobacco bill to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation
The United Kingdom has approved an anti-tobacco bill permanently restricting sales of tobacco products to anyone born on or after 2008. 23 April 2026 12:17
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Synthetic drugs reshape global markets, putting health systems under pressure
Synthetic drugs are rapidly reshaping global drug markets, creating new and less predictable health risks while placing growing pressure on already strained health systems. 23 April 2026 12:11
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Gut microbiome may predict Parkinson’s risk years before symptoms, study finds
The microbes living in a person’s gut may signal their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease before any symptoms appear, a new study has found. 21 April 2026 10:08
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Rat poison found in baby food in Austria - but how did it get there?
Baby food jars from organic brand HiPP have been pulled from shelves in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic after multiple samples tested positive for rodenticide, a substance that prevents blood from clotting and can cause serious internal...
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What to know about OpenAI's new model for life sciences research GPT-Rosalind
OpenAI has launched a new artificial intelligence model designed to support research across biology, drug discovery, and translational medicine. 17 April 2026 13:32
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Why birds and foxes could act as early warning systems of antibiotic resistance across ecosystems
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been a growing problem for a number of years now, with resistance against antimicrobials key for human medicine being especially worrying. 16 April 2026 12:28
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AI can identify people at risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds
Artificial intelligence can identify those at higher risk of developing melanoma within five years, a new study has found. 16 April 2026 05:00
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AI can identify people at risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds
Artificial intelligence can identify those at higher risk of developing melanoma within five years, a new study has found. 16 April 2026 05:00
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Novo Nordisk joins forces with OpenAI to fast-track drug research
Novo Nordisk's partnership with OpenAI will “help the company bring new and better treatment options to patients faster,” the Danish pharmaceutical company announced on Tuesday. 14 April 2026 09:42
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Plant-food rich diet may cut dementia risk, even when started later in life, study finds
Adults who eat a healthy plant-based diet — focusing on whole, minimally processed foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds — might have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, even if they...
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Study sheds light on why some people benefit more from weightloss drugs than others
Weight-loss drugs (agonists) such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have transformed weight management and obesity care. 10 April 2026 05:00
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In sickness and in health: Study links marriage to lower cancer risk
People who are or were once married have a lower risk of developing cancer, according to a new study. This suggests that marital status may be a powerful and overlooked social determinant of cancer. 09 April 2026 12:48
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Inside Armenia’s underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief
Deep beneath Armenia’s capital, a Soviet-era salt mine turned wellbeing hospital has become the unlikely centre of a growing debate over alternative medicine and modern healthcare. 06 April 2026 07:01
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Inside Armeniaʼs underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief
Deep beneath Armeniaʼs capital, a Soviet-era salt mine turned wellbeing hospital has become the unlikely centre of a growing debate over alternative medicine and modern healthcare. 06 April 2026 0701
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Inside Armeniaʼs underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief
Deep beneath Armeniaʼs capital, a Soviet-era salt mine turned wellbeing hospital has become the unlikely centre of a growing debate over alternative medicine and modern healthcare. 06 April 2026 0701
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EU pledges €700m to the Global Fund as cuts worldwide threaten international health aid
The European Commission has pledged €700 million to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, to be implemented between 2027 and 2029. 08 April 2026 1311
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Inside Armeniaʼs underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief
Deep beneath Armeniaʼs capital, a Soviet-era salt mine turned wellbeing hospital has become the unlikely centre of a growing debate over alternative medicine and modern healthcare. 06 April 2026 0701
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The new spring detox? How to eat like a Greek monk over Lent
Across Greece and in Orthodox communities worldwide, a centuries-old Lenten fast offers a modern lesson in diet and discipline. 04 April 2026 0701
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Everyday plastic chemicals linked to millions of premature births worldwide
A substance that appears in many products we use every day and whose microscopic particles enter the body through food, air, and dust has likely contributed to almost 2 million preterm births worldwide. 03 April 2026 1349
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Everyday plastic chemicals linked to millions of premature births worldwide
A substance that appears in many products we use every day and whose microscopic particles enter the body through food, air, and dust has likely contributed to almost 2 million preterm births worldwide. The toxin di-2 ethylhexylphthalate DEHP)...
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Not all chocolate is created equal. But there are some health benefits
Cacao has been linked to multiple benefits, from a healthier heart, slower ageing, and sharper cognition. However, experts warn that it comes with caveats. 03 April 2026 0501
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