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UK seizes thousands of unlicensed weight loss jabs in major bust

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ECDC: Europe’s Salmonella outbreak likely linked to Sicilian tomatoes

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Polio vaccinations fell in Europe and Central Asia in 2024, WHO says

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Men’s brains shrink faster with age than women’s, study finds

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Amid severe mental health strains, how are EU countries responding?

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How COVID-19 vaccines could ‘turbo-charge’ cancer treatments

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Hospital crises lead to surge in ambulance births in Portugal

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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.

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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.

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UK woman plays clarinet during brain surgery for Parkinson's symptoms

Doctors said the results were 'instant' on the operating table.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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England and Wales to get first long-lasting jab to prevent HIV

The drug, known as cabotegravir, must be administered every two months.

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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.

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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.

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Plasma resilience: Europe’s lifeline — and why we must strengthen it now

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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.

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Loneliness may raise risk of dying from cancer, new study warns

The findings suggest our social connections could help shape cancer outcomes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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This special protein found in bacteria could kill cancer cells

The new process was tested in breast, colon and pancreatic cancer cells.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Why are more young people seemingly getting cancer?

Are early-onset cancers really rising - or are doctors just finding more of them?

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