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Psychiatric emergency units: 'serious failings' in several Parisregion hospitals
Patients forced to lie directly on the floor, others stuck for several days on trolleys, or even detained arbitrarily, in conditions that safeguard neither their "dignity" nor their "privacy". In a report published on Thursday, the office of the...
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Caring for others without self-love won’t do as much good
People who display compassion towards others, animals and themselves experience better well-being outcomes than those who show only external or only internal compassion, according to researchers at McGill University in Canada. 10 September 2026 13:56
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World Suicide Prevention Day: what do latest EU and Spain data show
48,370 people died by suicide in the European Union in 2023, but the mortality rate continues to fall and is now below the level recorded a decade ago. 10 September 2026 09:43
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World Suicide Prevention Day: what do latest EU and Spain data show
48,370 people died by suicide in the European Union in 2023, but the mortality rate continues to fall and is now below the level recorded a decade ago. 10 September 2026 09:43
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Desogestrel contraceptives: 1.6 million French women warned of tumour risk
A low risk, but one that affects millions of women. In France, 1.6 million women who have taken a desogestrel-based contraceptive (Antigone, Cerazette, Elfasette and Optimizette...) will receive a letter informing them of an increased risk of...
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Getting those steps in does reduce the risk of early death. But it is also the pace that matters
It is both: the number of steps and the walking pace that count against all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found. This means different combinations of the number of daily...
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The young brain’s hidden weakness: When plasticity goes wrong
Young brains are flexible. They adapt and form new connections easily. When something goes wrong, the thinking goes, a younger brain has more room to reorganise itself and compensate for damage. 07 September 2026 10:40
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Medieval manuscripts made from animal skin reveal ancient history of deadly sheep virus
In the Middle Ages, most texts were written on sheep, goat and cattle skin, used as a writing material and known as parchment. 05 September 2026 06:36
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France: pumpkin seeds recalled after more than 80 salmonella cases
Foods of animal origin are not the only possible vectors of Salmonella. While the bacterium is often linked to raw meat, eggs and dairy products, fruit, vegetables and other plant-based foods can also be contaminated. 05 September 2026 05:36
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New Zealand approves party-drug MDMA for treating patients with PTSD
Two New Zealand psychiatrists have won approval to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to patients with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, making the country only the second in the world - after Australia in 2023 - to authorise the party drug for...
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Vulnerable people are urged to stay at home as North African dust hits Portugal
The Directorate-General of Health (DGS) has issued a warning (source in Portuguese) about poor air quality over the coming days due to an air mass from the deserts of North Africa carrying dust particles suspended in the atmosphere. The Portuguese...
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Weight-loss pill "Wegovy" available in German pharmacies from 1 September
The Wegovy weight-loss pill from Danish manufacturer Novo Nordisk will be available in German pharmacies from 1 September. Following EU approval in July, Germany is the first country in which Wegovy is being sold. Novo Nordisk described the...
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Booze at young age linked to lasting brain changes
Repeated alcohol exposure during adolescence disrupted communication between astrocytes — brain cells increasingly recognised for their role in neural signalling — and synapses – tiny contact points where neurons communicate with each other – in the...
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Air conditioners save thousands of lives every year in the US
As rising temperatures take a toll on human health, air conditioning at home is about more than comfort. A recent study published on Monday in Nature Health found that it also saves thousands of lives. 01 September 2026 09:56
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Men view dieting as feminine - but supportive spouses could be the solution, according to new study
Men struggle to lose weight due to viewing dieting as feminine, according to a new study, which highlights how gender perceptions can affect healthcare goals.
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West Nile virus hits Seville: 89-year-old man dies, second death this season
An 89-year-old man from Guadalema de los Quintero, an outlying district of Utrera (Seville), has died after being diagnosed with meningoencephalitis caused by West Nile virus. 28 August 2026 08:57
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Climate change leaves 560 million children facing extra heat stress every year, study finds
Children today are exposed to significantly more heat stress days per year than previous generations — a burden that is expected to increase, according to a new study. 28 August 2026 05:16
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Climate change leaves 560 million children facing extra heat stress every year, study finds
Children today are exposed to significantly more heat stress days per year than previous generations — a burden that is expected to increase, according to a new study. 28 August 2026 05:16
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Spanish Nutrition Agency issues menopause guidelines based on male studies
A menopause guide with an unexpected protagonist: men. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) will review its report on diet and healthy habits during the menopause after several scientists questioned the fact that some of its...
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This tiny robot could help deliver drugs, dissolve blood clots and detect cancer
Scientists have developed a tiny soft robot covered in hair-like structures that can manipulate the flow of blood, potentially helping drugs reach vessel walls, speeding up the breakdown of blood clots and capturing rare cancer cells. 26 August 2026...
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Anorexia and binge eating: Genetic study reveals eating disorders go beyond body weight
Eating disorders are widely considered to primarily be a mental health condition tied to weight and body image, but a new study suggests the picture is far more complex. The research, by the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden,...
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What does your ‘biological age’ actually mean? Scientists take a closer look
Two people can be the same age on paper but very different health-wise. 22 August 2026 06:34
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Europe’s mosquito problem is getting harder to control
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warned that Europe needs to strengthen mosquito surveillance and expand the tools available to control the insects as West Nile virus continues to spread and invasive mosquito species become...
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Europe’s mosquito problem is getting harder to control
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warned that Europe needs to strengthen mosquito surveillance and expand the tools available to control the insects as West Nile virus continues to spread and invasive mosquito species become...
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West Nile virus: spread rises again in Greece as authorities stay on alert
The West Nile virus is circulating more widely in Greece, prompting health and local authorities to step up efforts to curb its spread. Particular emphasis is being placed on mosquito control, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are...
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Unstable hours, unequal health: The hidden health cost of unpredictable work
A new study adds a new dimension to the debate over precarious employment: it may not only be how much people work, but how unpredictably those hours change, that affects health. 19 August 2026 14:15
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Trump’s vaccine overhaul could fuel mistrust and leave Europe vulnerable to disease resurgence
US President Donald Trump signed the executive order on Monday, recommending reducing the number of diseases covered by universal routine childhood vaccination recommendations from 18 to 11.
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Around 41% of people who saw UK government heat alerts took no action, study finds
This summer's heat has been extreme. Successive heatwaves have dried out landscapes, melted glaciers, shrunk lakes and rivers, while wildfires have scorched vast areas, leaving landscapes dramatically transformed. 17 August 2026 10:15
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What does your ‘biological age’ actually mean? Scientists take a closer look
Two people can be the same age on paper but very different health-wise. Scientists already use several established methods to estimate how quickly a person is ageing biologically. Now, a new study has looked at what is...
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Scientists map how spacecraft design could affect astronauts’ mental health
Scientists have mapped how different features of a space habitat could affect astronauts’ mental, emotional and social well-being, in a new study.
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A tiny hard spot was Lucy Davis’ first sign of breast cancer. What else should you check for?
British actor Lucy Davis revealed this week that she has incurable stage 4 breast cancer, saying the first sign was so subtle she almost did not get it checked. 13 August 2026 13:07
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Ebola spreads to sixth DR Congo province raising fears it could spread to South Sudan
An Ebola outbreak that is on track to become the deadliest in the Democratic Republic of Congo's history has spread to a sixth province, raising fears it could spill into South Sudan. 13 August 2026 19:13
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West Nile virus surge in Greece with Attica at the epicentre
The epidemiological picture of the West Nile virus in Greece has deteriorated significantly over the summer of 2026, with the National Public Health Organization of Greece (EODY) recording dozens of new cases in just one week and highlighting the...
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Worried your child is a loner? A new study says playing alone may be just fine
The child happily doing their own thing at recess may not need rescuing from the sidelines. 12 August 2026 05:01
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Ebola death toll in DR Congo outbreak rises to more than 2,000, officials say
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed 2,011 people out of 4,381 confirmed cases of the virus, Congolese officials said on Tuesday. 11 August 2026 11:12
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Wildfire smoke poses growing risk to pregnant women as climate change worsens, US study finds
The study, published in Frontiers in Environmental Health, tracked exposure to fine particulate matter — PM2.5 — from wildfires across the United States between 2003 and 2019. Researchers found that although emissions from transport and industry have...
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INEM helicopters over Portugal ready to take off in three minutes
Before the day has even begun, teams are on standby at Portugal's emergency medical helicopter bases. A call can come in at any moment and, when it does, every second counts. 30 July 2026 06:13
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Sleep may matter more than screen time or diet for adolescents' grades, study finds
Summer offers students a rare chance to recover from the pressures of the school year, allowing them to catch up on the rest that demanding schedules often leave little time for. 07 August 2026 04:31
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Sleep may matter more than screen time or diet for adolescents' grades, study finds
Summer offers students a rare chance to recover from the pressures of the school year, allowing them to catch up on the rest that demanding schedules often leave little time for. 07 August 2026 04:31
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Basque Country halves colon cancer deaths with screening programme
Screening for colon cancer using a simple test for hidden blood in faeces can save thousands of lives. That is the conclusion of one of the largest studies carried out to date in Spain, which finds that this programme of early detection is associated...
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Charitable wills in Spain reach record high amid growing cancer burden
Cancer has become the leading cause of death in Spain and, at the same time, an increasing number of people are choosing to leave part of their estate to support cancer research. Interest in charitable wills grew by 49% in 2025 compared with the...
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Forget ‘proteinmaxxing’: less protein could help healthier ageing, new study suggests
From protein powders to protein-packed cereal bars, "proteinmaxxing" — a trend in which people consume a high amount of protein — has become one of the biggest wellness trends of the decade. But as the world's population ages, new research suggests...
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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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