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Cutting sugar up to age two associated with lower dementia risk ‘decades later,’ study finds
The research suggests that reducing sugar intake during the earliest stages of life was associated with a lower risk of dementia, a later onset of the disease and better markers of brain health in later life. 02 August 2026 07:20
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Europe's youth is losing strength and flexibility, study finds
Children and adolescents in Europe are not reaching adequate levels of physical fitness in terms of strength, flexibility and body composition, a new study has found. 31 July 2026 18:08
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Prepare, don't just react: EU advisers warn after 16,000 excess deaths due to heatwaves
The recent spell of extreme heat has claimed thousands of additional deaths across Europe. With climate change expected to make heatwaves more frequent and more intense, the committee, which coordinates preparedness and responses to serious...
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Two-thirds of children exposed to extreme temperatures in Europe
Two-thirds of children across Western Europe were exposed to extreme temperatures in six-and-a-half-month in 2026, which is three times the figure from the whole of 2025 – and more than any entire year since 2003, according to a child rights...
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Industrial chicken farms are fuelling the spread of diarrhoeacausing bacteria, study finds
Industrial poultry farming has led to a more than 100-fold increase in the spread of Campylobacter, the most common bacterial cause of gastroenteritis in the world, according to a new study by the University of Oxford.
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Chronic financial stress speeds up brain ageing, study finds
Chronic money worries may quietly affect the way the brain ages, a new study has found. 28 July 2026 07:58
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How to avoid West Nile virus as cases start to rise in Europe
The West Nile transmission season, which typically runs from late spring to autumn, peaks between July and September. As cases were reported in Greece, Italy, Spain, Romania and North Macedonia, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging people in...
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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs linked to “low” but real risk of hair loss, study finds
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, mainly used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, are associated with a significantly higher risk of hair loss than other diabetes medications, according to a new study published in The BMJ. 23 July...
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West Nile virus: 21 cases in Greece as it spreads across Europe
The West Nile virus transmission season is underway in many parts of Europe, with locally transmitted cases reported in Greece, Italy, Spain, Romania and North Macedonia, according to the latest data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and...
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West Nile virus: 21 cases in Greece as it spreads across Europe
The West Nile virus transmission season is underway in many parts of Europe, with locally transmitted cases reported in Greece, Italy, Spain, Romania and North Macedonia, according to the latest data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and...
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Over 5,800 excess deaths recorded in France during the June heatwave
Between 17 June and 2 July, 21,674 people died compared with 15,910 deaths that would normally have been expected over the same period, according to a bulletin published Wednesday by France's public health agency, Santé publique France. Unlike previous...
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Living near noisy traffic could increase Parkinson’s risk, study finds
Long-term exposure to road traffic noise was associated with a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, possibly due to sleep disruption and systemic stress, according to a new study.
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Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea cases on the rise in Europe, health agency warns
The number of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases is rising across Europe, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). 20 July 2026 11:40
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Wildfire smoke: How to protect yourself when air quality worsens
The smoky conditions come as the city prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns for residents, spectators and athletes alike. 17 July 2026 12:43
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Feeling down in the sun? Summer depression is rare but can be as debilitating as winter SAD
Over one billion people struggle with mental health worldwide, a burden that is increasing, mainly driven by anxiety and depression. 17 July 2026 09:42
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Feeling down in the sun? Summer depression is rare but can be as debilitating as winter SAD
Over one billion people struggle with mental health worldwide, a burden that is increasing, mainly driven by anxiety and depression. One less known type of depression is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a distinct form of...
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Feeling down in the sun? Summer depression is rare but can be as debilitating as winter SAD
Over one billion people struggle with mental health worldwide, a burden that is increasing, mainly driven by anxiety and depression. 17 July 2026 09:42
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First diagnostic X-rays captured during spaceflight
As space missions become more frequent and last longer, researchers are exploring ways to bring healthcare closer to astronauts. Portable medical technologies could play a key role, as recent study testing a new X-ray device aboard a spacecraft has...
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Retired footballers show higher rates of depression and anxiety, study finds
Former football players show higher levels of depression and anxiety and self-reported difficulties with thinking and decision-making than healthy non-players, according to new research. 14 July 2026 05:02
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Norovirus outbreak affects over 100 people in Portugal
The accident and emergency department at Caldas da Rainha hospital treated more than 60 people last week with various symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea and, in some cases, nausea, fever, abdominal pain and headaches, leading to the identification...
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After oat milk, Europe turns to pea milk: the Greek scientist leading the way
How will the planet be fed in the coming decades, as the global population keeps growing and natural resources become scarcer? 11 July 2026 05:01
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Italy's poorest region relies on Cuban doctors despite US pressure to cut ties
Italy’s southern Calabria region is the rare place in Europe where Cuba sends medical professionals under a long-running programme that the United States wants to stamp out.
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Cancer cases to soar by 2050 amid deep global inequalities, WHO warns
Cancer cases are set to rise globally as people live longer, the population is growing and there are exposures to risk factors, such as pollution. 10 July 2026 05:01
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Cancer cases to soar by 2050 amid deep global inequalities, WHO warns
Cancer cases are set to rise globally as people live longer, the population is growing and there are exposures to risk factors, such as pollution. 10 July 2026 05:01
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Obesity drugs bring weight loss but not better quality of life, study finds
Millions of people have used weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro in the past year — but a new study suggests that lifestyle benefits may not extend much further than the number on the scale. 09 July 2026 05:33
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Scientists find new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
An international team of researchers has identified a previously unknown mechanism that allows bacteria to break free from biofilms, the structures that shelter them from antibiotics and the immune system. The discovery, made in a model bacterium, has...
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Infertility to affect 80 million women by 2036 with sharpest rise in over-35s, study finds
Infertility has been rising over the last few years, especially among women aged 35 to 49 years, according to new research published in The Lancet. 07 July 2026 05:06
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First Ebola patient in France 'recovered' and 'discharged from hospital'
A doctor who had tested positive for Ebola in the first such case on French territory has recovered and left the hospital, France's health minister said on Saturday. 04 July 2026 19:18
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Taking short breaks from sitting can lower cancer death risk, study finds
Sedentary behaviour — any activity involving low energy expenditure while sitting, reclining, or lying for at least 30 minutes — is associated with adverse health outcomes.
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Taking short breaks from sitting can lower cancer death risk, study finds
Sedentary behaviour — any activity involving low energy expenditure while sitting, reclining, or lying for at least 30 minutes — is associated with adverse health outcomes. 03 July 2026 09:17
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France records nearly 30% increase in deaths during brutal June heatwave
Public Health France has reported an increase of 29.1% in the number of deaths in France during the week of 22 to 28 June, as the country sweltered under a heatwave. 03 July 2026 09:01
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Babies should not use screens at all in the first two years, major review finds
Using screens during the first two years of life is associated with long-term impacts on health and quality of life, according to a new systematic review. 02 July 2026 05:01
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Billions of mRNA vaccine doses’ review underpins their effectiveness
The mRNA vaccine — first deployed at scale during the COVID-19 pandemic — remains highly effective at preventing severe disease and serious adverse events remain rare, according to the review, published in The Lancet. 01 July 2026 05:01
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WHO Europe chief calls on governments to treat extreme heat as a ‘health crisis’
The heatwave, which has claimed thousands of lives across Europe, has exposed the need for health systems to better prepare for extreme temperatures. As temperatures topped 40°C in parts of the continent, emergency calls increased, hospitals treated...
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Ube instead of matcha? Trendy tuber conquers coffee, cake and ice cream
Anyone strolling through big-city cafés at the moment will increasingly come across drinks and pastries in a strikingly rich shade of purple. The colour doesn’t come from a bottle of dye, but from a tuber: ube, a purple yam from Southeast Asia, is seen...
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Flesh-rotting bacteria: What is Vibrio and should you be worried?
The arrival of summer and rising sea surface temperatures can create the perfect conditions for certain bacteria to thrive. 27 June 2026 07:00
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Spain registers 327 heat-related deaths since Sunday in recordbreaking heatwave
The heatwave hitting Spain has caused 327 deaths since last Sunday, 21 June, according to the Spanish Health Institute Carlos III. 26 June 2026 11:07
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Latest 'flesh-eating bacteria' outbreaks around the world
Calling it "flesh-eating bacteria" is technically inaccurate, but the nickname helps to describe what it does: it destroys tissue so quickly that limbs have to be amputated within hours.
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Portuguese tech links health data of 70 million people in Europe and Brazil
A Portuguese company will be responsible for connecting clinical data on more than 70 million people across Europe and now also in Brazil. 25 June 2026 09:16
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First Ebola case confirmed in France, health ministry says
A doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has tested positive for Ebola after arriving in France, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday. This is the first case detected on European soil since the...
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EU leaders eye coordinated response to growing drug trade
The booming European drug market is causing so many problems that, for the first time, challenges linked to the use and trafficking of drugs were discussed at the EU leaders' level this Friday. 19 June 2026 15:43
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Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as Argentina captain’s father faces health issues
The family statement, released by Messi’s media office, came on the same day that reports of Jorge Messi’s death began circulating in Argentina.
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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.
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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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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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