Health news Young children are germier than older kids during cold and flu season The youngest kids, ages three to five, also had the highest rates of actual illness, the study found. 22/10/2025
Health news How do antidepressants affect physical health? New study sheds light Not all antidepressants are the same when it comes to physical side effects, researchers said. 22/10/2025
Health news UK woman plays clarinet during brain surgery for Parkinson's symptoms Doctors said the results were 'instant' on the operating table. 21/10/2025
Health news France raises bird flu alert to 'high' risk for poultry farms The decree triggers additional surveillance and prevention efforts to keep bird flu from spreading. 21/10/2025
Health news Obesity-related cancer rising globally, study warns Thyroid, breast, colorectal, kidney, and endometrial cancer diagnoses are surging worldwide, with colorectal cancer increasing fastest in people under 50. 21/10/2025
Health news Tiny eye implant restores sight for people with incurable blind spots The company said the implant could be available in the European Union as soon as next year. 20/10/2025
Health news Spaniards are more afraid of this part of ageing than anything else The survey indicates that when it comes to ageing, most Spaniards prioritise mental and physical health over appearance. 20/10/2025
Health news Health care spending: Where are out-of-pocket costs highest in Europe? Fifteen per cent of health care spending in the EU comes from household out-of-pocket payments. Euronews Health takes a close look at how and why these shares vary widely across Europe. 20/10/2025
Health news Breast cancer: What you need to know about early detection and risk October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of early detection and education in the fight against the most common cancer in women. 18/10/2025
Health news Nearly 70% of US adults considered obese under proposed new definition The new approach would label someone as being obese if they have a BMI over 40 or other signs of weight-related health problems. 17/10/2025
Health news England and Wales to get first long-lasting jab to prevent HIV The drug, known as cabotegravir, must be administered every two months. 17/10/2025
Health news AI models risk spreading false medical information, study warns Researchers found that even the most advanced chatbots often generate false information rather than challenge flawed medical-related prompts. 17/10/2025
Health news Doctors are facing a burnout crisis. Will AI help or hurt? Experts say artificial intelligence can support health workers, but if it is too complicated, hospital doctors will only have more work to do. 16/10/2025
Partner content Plasma resilience: Europe’s lifeline — and why we must strengthen it now Partner content presented by PPTA When we think of medical breakthroughs, we rarely think of medicines made from human plasma. However, this golden, protein-rich liquid — accounting for 55% of our blood — is essential for the development of therapies for countless conditions, from rare inherited disorders to immunodeficiencies. 15/10/2025
Health news Loneliness may raise risk of dying from cancer, new study warns The findings suggest our social connections could help shape cancer outcomes. 15/10/2025
Tech News Instagram to use PG-13 rating to limit content for teenagers The changes come as Meta faces relentless criticism over harms to children on social media. 14/10/2025
Health news Your DNA may hold the key to your relationship with cannabis Specific genes appear to influence whether people try cannabis and their susceptibility to cannabis addiction. 14/10/2025
Health news Brussels launches tighter safety measures for toys in Europe The European Council has approved new rules to regulate the safety of toys, introducing a digital passport to better trace toys sold online and banning chemical substances harmful to children. 14/10/2025
Health news Alcohol is fuelling thousands of cancer cases in Europe, WHO warns Alcohol consumption is a major cause of cancer in Europe, the WHO's cancer research agency warned in a new report. 14/10/2025
Health news One in six bacterial infections now resistant to antibiotics, WHO says Many antibiotics have lost effectiveness against common bacterial infections since 2018, the report warned. 13/10/2025
Health news Global life expectancy rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, study finds Researchers called for more focus on the ‘disturbing trends’ driving health inequalities around the globe. 13/10/2025
Health news Suicide rates in Lithuania almost double the EU average, why? Despite a slow but steady decline, suicide rates in Lithuania remain among the highest in the EU. However, according to the latest data, they have increased again in the last two years. Why is this happening and how does Lithuania compare with other EU countries? 11/10/2025
Health news This special protein found in bacteria could kill cancer cells The new process was tested in breast, colon and pancreatic cancer cells. 10/10/2025
Health news Europe’s doctors and nurses face mental health crisis, WHO warns One in three doctors and nurses in Europe are depressed and one in 10 reported passive suicidal thoughts, a new report finds. 10/10/2025
Tech News New York City sues tech giants for fueling youth mental health crisis The lawsuit alleges that tech giants knew young people were vulnerable to addictive features on social media, but targeted them anyway. 09/10/2025
Health news 71-year-old survives months with genetically engineered pig liver The liver performed key bodily functions, proving that pig organs can temporarily support human life, though serious complications eventually arose. 09/10/2025
Health news Over 54,000 children in Gaza are acutely malnourished, aid group warns Malnutrition is a life-threatening issue that puts children’s long-term health and development at risk. 09/10/2025
Health news Just one diet drink a day may raise liver disease risk, study finds A new study warns that your “diet” drink might not be as healthy as you think. 08/10/2025
Health news Scientists uncover biological cause of Long COVID brain fog New research offers what scientists describe as the first biological evidence of Long COVID brain fog. 08/10/2025
Health news More than 100 million people now vaping, WHO says in new report While global smoking rates have fallen sharply, a new WHO report warning that vaping is fuelling a “new wave of nicotine addiction”. 07/10/2025
Green News EU ministers test positive for forever chemicals in their blood PFAS were found in the blood of all the EU ministers sampled, the tests found. 07/10/2025
Health news Creative pursuits can help slow brain ageing, new research reveals Using machine-learning “brain clocks", researchers showed that creative engagement can preserve functional connectivity in brain regions most vulnerable to decline. 07/10/2025
Health news Microplastics can alter the gut microbiome, study finds The findings suggest that tiny plastic particles that make their way into our bodies could affect our gut health. 07/10/2025
Health news US and Japanese scientists win 2025 Nobel Prize in medicine Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries in peripheral immune tolerance, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet announced on Monday. 06/10/2025
Health news Your personality could predict how long you’ll live, research finds A new study has revealed the nuanced personality traits that could predict the length of our lifespan. Researchers believe it could pave the way for more individualised healthcare. 06/10/2025
Health news This ovarian cancer risk test may help delay surgical menopause The test is being made available to women at high risk of ovarian cancer in the UK through the National Health Service. Thousands of women in the UK who have particular genes which put them at a high risk of ovarian cancer have access to the test. 06/10/2025
Europe News European Commission to consider fund for EU-wide access to abortion The European Commission will study a proposal to create a fund to help women access safe abortions when they cannot do so in their own countries due to restrictive laws, following a citizens’ campaign that gathered one million signatures across the EU. 03/10/2025
Health news Whooping cough is surging with infants at highest risk, experts warn Experts stress that maternal vaccination during pregnancy is the most effective way to protect newborns from whooping cough. 03/10/2025
Health news This EU-banned chemical is linked to Parkinson’s disease People exposed to the highest levels of the chemical were more likely to develop Parkinson’s. 02/10/2025
Health news Why do women live longer than men? Evolution may offer clues Humans aren’t the only species where females have a lifespan advantage over males, a study found. The reasons span genetics, the environment – and their sex lives. 02/10/2025
Health news Trump signs executive order to use AI in fight against child cancer The move doubles previous funding but comes against a backdrop of broader cuts to federal science budgets, including the loss of grants for long-running pediatric cancer research networks. 01/10/2025
Health news Scientists turned human skin cells into eggs. It didn’t go smoothly The eggs created in the experiment are not ready to be used to help people conceive. 30/09/2025
Health news Portugal considers ban on sale of energy drinks to under-16s Portugal's public health agency said it is closely watching a similar measure in the UK. 30/09/2025
Health news Why are more young people seemingly getting cancer? Are early-onset cancers really rising - or are doctors just finding more of them? 30/09/2025