Health news US halts funding to group offering vaccines to low-income countries GAVI said it has raised €7.9 billion toward a €10.5 billion goal to fund its work over the next five years. 26/06/2025
Health news Police seize €57 million in black market medicines, weight loss drugs Interpol cited a concerning rise in demand for unauthorised weight loss drugs and peptide supplements in Europe and other wealthy regions. 25/06/2025
Health news Why children aren’t getting vaccinated anymore An estimated 15.7 million children worldwide had not received any routine vaccinations as of 2023. 25/06/2025
Health news People with autoimmune conditions at higher risk of poor mental health The findings are the latest to suggest that chronic inflammation, which is a hallmark of autoimmune disorders, could raise the risk of mental health issues. 25/06/2025
Health news French doctors warn of health risks from heavy metal in everyday foods People are most often exposed to cadmium, a heavy metal used in phosphate fertilisers, through their food. 24/06/2025
Health news What are the health risks of Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites? The attacks have raised fears about nuclear contamination that could raise health risks. 19/06/2025
Health news Exclusive: At-home spit test certified as a contraceptive in Europe The test, which uses saliva to track a hormone that plays a role in fertility, is expected to roll out across Europe this year. 19/06/2025
Health news Cannabis use doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, study finds The widespread popularity of cannabis, and its rising potency over the years, has prompted concerns about its potential health impacts. 18/06/2025
Health news Smokers buying cigarettes abroad after the Netherlands raised taxes The Dutch public health agency said policy changes are needed to prevent smokers from evading the country’s high tobacco taxes by buying these products abroad. 18/06/2025
Health news Hundreds of Lithuanian nursing students to get free tuition The EU-funded initiative aims to combat the Baltic country’s nursing shortages. 17/06/2025
Health news ‘Forever chemicals’ exposure before birth raises teenage health risks Teenagers who had been exposed to higher levels of PFAS before they were born were more likely to have high blood pressure, a new study found. 13/06/2025
wellbeing Want to live a long and happy life? Try trusting others, study says People who tend to trust each other and institutions report higher levels of well-being, a new study has found. 12/06/2025
Health news Why Denmark wants parents to talk to their teens about opioids Danish authorities launched the campaign after a survey found that nearly half of Copenhagen parents do not know enough about opioids to talk to their children about the drugs. 11/06/2025
Health news Childhood trauma linked to higher risk of endometriosis The gynaecological condition can cause severe pain and infertility, but doctors still don’t know exactly why some women develop it. 11/06/2025
Nutrition Is coffee good for your health? This is what the science shows Coffee comes with some health benefits, but that doesn’t mean aficionados should drink as much as they want. 11/06/2025
Health news Twins study shows how genetic response to environment impacts health A large study of identical twins shows that people’s genes affect their sensitivity to life experiences, which in turn makes them more or less susceptible to mental health issues. 10/06/2025
Health news Screen time fuelling behaviour issues in ‘vicious cycle,’ study finds More screen time may increase the risk of social and emotional problems in children, and kids in distress might turn to screens as a way to cope, a new study suggests. 09/06/2025
Healthcare Salmonella outbreak linked to cashew butter sickens at least 65 people At least 24 children in Germany have been hospitalised as a result of the outbreak, European health authorities said. 09/06/2025
Health news Women warned against using ‘skinny jabs’ whilst pregnant The UK medicines regulator said all women taking the jabs should ensure they are using an effective form of birth control, and that pregnant women should stop taking them. 05/06/2025
Health news Overdoses and drug-related gang violence are rising, EU officials say Europe’s emerging drug threats span everything from fake medicines, cocaine busts, and synthetic weed, according to a new report. 05/06/2025