Health news What is Marburg virus, the deadly disease breaking out in Rwanda? The Ebola-related Marburg virus kills around half of those infected but has been fatal in up to 90 per cent of cases. 30/09/2024
Health news Where in the EU do people enjoy the longest, healthiest lives? Malta came out on top when it comes to healthy ageing, but the best and worst countries are different for men and women. 27/09/2024
Health news Scientists find link between mouth bacteria and head and neck cancers Poor oral health could lead to certain types of cancer, according to a new study. 27/09/2024
Healthcare Global leaders commit to curbing antibiotic resistance by 2030 The UN agreement calls for global cooperation to protect people from superbugs that can evade antibiotic drugs. 26/09/2024
Health news Why are European girls starting puberty earlier than before? Researchers have some promising leads but no definite answers as to why girls are entering early puberty more frequently than in the past. 26/09/2024
Health news 1 in 10 European youth are problematic social media users, study says A small but concerning share of European youngsters use social media or video games at problematic levels, according to a new report. 25/09/2024
Health news Psychedelic medicine is coming to Europe. Are we ready for it? The psychedelic medicine hype may be over, but the movement’s next act could be more important. 24/09/2024
Health news AI models think all nurses are women and senior doctors are men While women were overrepresented as doctors in thousands of AI-generated stories, they were still subject to gender stereotypes, the analysis found. 23/09/2024
Health news Cheap antidepressant could help treat aggressive brain tumours Researchers in Switzerland will test the promising early results in human clinical trials. 20/09/2024
Health news Global vaccine donor to buy 500,000 mpox jabs for Africa The vaccines should arrive later this year, according to vaccine alliance Gavi. 19/09/2024
Health news Stroke deaths have fallen in Europe but are rising worldwide Stroke prevention efforts should focus on high blood pressure, lifestyle, and environmental factors that can increase people’s risk, the study authors said. 19/09/2024
Health news What we know about XEC, the new COVID variant on the rise in Europe The subvariant has been reported in at least 11 European countries after emerging in Germany, but so far doesn't meet the criteria for being a variant of concern or interest. 17/09/2024
Health news Air pollution exposure tied to higher Parkinson's risks, study finds Air pollution exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, as well as certain symptoms. 17/09/2024
Health news Death toll from antibiotic resistance to reach 39 million by 2050 Antimicrobial resistance is already killing millions around the globe, but deaths could surge by 68 per cent between 2021 and 2050, according to a major new study. 17/09/2024
Health news Why do nearly half of doctors face sexual harassment from patients? Many doctors and health workers are sexually harassed by patients, but they often don’t report the incidents or know how to protect themselves. 15/09/2024
Health news Some 25% of Gaza’s wounded have life-changing injuries, WHO says More than 22,000 injured Gazans are in need of long-term rehabilitative care, but services are largely unavailable, a new report says. 12/09/2024
Health news Epilepsy drug could help curb sleep apnoea symptoms - study Researchers said the drug could help people who don’t use Cpap machines, but that larger studies are needed to confirm the results. 11/09/2024
Health news What is ketamine and why is it causing concerns in Europe? Health authorities say ketamine use is up across Europe and recently hit the headlines due to the death of Friends star Matthew Perry. 10/09/2024
Health news 1 in 10 of UK's Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffering with PTSD A new study sheds light on the wars' mental health consequences for UK military personnel as cases of PTSD, depression, and more rise. 09/09/2024
Health news Inside Norway’s plan to ban unhealthy food ads that target teens A Norwegian proposal to ban unhealthy food advertisements doesn’t go as far as the UK’s rule but pushes far beyond other European countries’ efforts. 08/09/2024