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EU and UNICEF send 100 tonnes of aid to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

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Serious staff shortages in Greek island hospitals and health centres

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Younger generations not getting healthier, UK study finds

Researchers said the differences were unlikely to be explained solely by improved healthcare, increased screening or better diagnosis.

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Why do nearly four in 10 nurses want to leave the profession

A study in Spain reveals that job insecurity, excessive workload and perceptions of poor care quality are the main reasons nurses want to quit the profession. The phenomenon also reflects a structural trend across Europe.

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Health ministry confirms another hantavirus case in Spain

The Health Ministry has confirmed a second hantavirus case among Spaniards isolated in Madrid after a cruise-ship outbreak, while 12 remain in medical quarantine.

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Deadly snakes might be coming to a neighbourhood near you

Highly venomous snake species such as cottonmouth moccasins in North America, kraits in Asia and the black mamba in Africa could all increasingly move habitats due to rising temperatures and human encroachment.

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Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

The volunteers were among the first named victims of the epidemic, which is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus.

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WHO raises Ebola risk to 'very high' in DR Congo

WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that the global risk from the disease remained low.

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Hantavirus: Final 14 days of home quarantine for negative cases

The WHO has confirmed a new hantavirus case linked to cruise ship MV Hondius: a crew member who left the vessel in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands, bringing total infections to 12.

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Global mental health cases nearly double to 1.2 billion, study

A surge in anxiety and depression has pushed global mental health cases to 1.2 billion, highlighting a growing burden that health systems are not prepared to meet.

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AI maps whole-body damage caused by obesity

An AI-powered “body atlas” helps scientists study obesity, allowing them to see its effects across the whole body in a single view rather than organ by organ.

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STIs hit record levels in Europe: what’s driving the rise?

Bacterial sexually transmitted infections have been rising across Europe for a decade, reaching record levels, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

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White House denies blocking Ebola evacuation

The White House has denied a report claiming that the United States blocked the return of Ebola-infected missionary doctor Peter Stafford.

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Study finds cancer-causing viruses emerging from wastewater

A new study has detected all major human cancer-causing viruses in wastewater, opening up fresh possibilities for tracking public health trends.

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Where do Europeans wait longest for new medicines?

Access to new medicines still varies sharply across Europe, with waits ranging from months to more than three years, according to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations.

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Ebola outbreak: infected US doctor is now in Berlin

US doctor Dr Peter Stafford, who is infected with the Ebola virus, has arrived in Germany. He was taken to Berlin’s Charité university hospital, which has a highly specialised isolation unit.

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First suspected hantavirus case in Portugal tests negative

According to Portugal’s state television, Lisbon’s São Francisco Xavier Hospital admitted on Monday 19 May what is believed to be the first suspected hantavirus case.

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Players urge FIFA to act on World Cup 2026 heat safety

Football players from across the world have signed an open letter calling on FIFA to introduce heat safety guarantees before the 2026 World Cup, as health experts warn of dangerous temperatures.

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Should Europe screen airport passengers for Ebola?

As the United States is stepping up its measures in response to the latest Ebola outbreak, what is happening in Europe? Will it also screen passengers at airports, or go as far as cancelling flights? And how effective are these measures?

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Spain: 13 isolated hantavirus contacts to be allowed visits

The only confirmed positive case continues to do well and is eager to begin a “normal quarantine”. From Tuesday, the other 13 isolated people may leave their single rooms wearing PPE and masks.

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WHO ‘deeply concerned’ at the scale of Congo’s Ebola outbreak

Congolese authorities say at least 131 deaths and 500 cases have been recorded in Congo Ebola outbreak.

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US to screen for Ebola at airports as ECDC deploys experts to region

The latest development has raised questions about the Trump administration's decision to cut USAID and withdraw from the WHO.

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Hantavirus: How prepared is Europe for new health threats?

Although there is still no single European playbook for quarantine measures, the EU has taken steps to be better prepared in the future than it was six years ago. Will it be enough?

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How sport is changing the lives of people with autism in Central Asia

Can sport help improve the lives of children with autism? From adaptive cycling to inclusive running events, structured physical activity helps children develop communication, focus and emotional regulation.

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Obesity rates plateau in wealthy nations: study

Researchers say the findings of the study challenge the idea of a single global obesity “epidemic”, revealing major differences between countries, age groups and sexes.

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Are psychedelic-assisted therapies the future of mental health care?

In a world gripped by a growing mental health crisis, research suggests that psychedelic-assisted therapy could be an answer. Euronews Health spoke to an expert about how they work, and when - if ever - we might see them approved.

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What we know about Congo's new Ebola outbreak

Congo’s new Ebola outbreak has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far.

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WHO warns of the addiction risks of nicotine pouches for young people

The World Health Organization warns in a new report about the addiction risks of nicotine pouches and the industry’s “aggressive” marketing tactics targeting young people.

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65 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak, Africa health agency says

Congo is suffering a new Ebola outbreak with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far, according to the Africa CDC.

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Are you sleeping too little or too much for healthy ageing?

A large new study suggests that too little and too much sleep are linked to faster ageing and several diseases. How much sleep do we really need to avoid fast ageing?

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Doctor who helped on hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves isolation

American doctor Stephen Kornfeld, who helped care for sick passengers during the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, was the only American sent to Nebraska’s high-security biocontainment unit after an inconclusive test result.

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‘Cancellation-level heat’ could hit World Cup, climate scientists warn

Climate scientists are calling on FIFA and fans “to realise that there is no aspect of society not affected by climate change”.

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From 'staged' to Israel: Hantavirus misinformation runs rampant online

Misinformation about hantavirus has run rampant on social media, with online users reviving viral COVID-19 theories to spread fake news about the outbreak.

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Hantavirus drives EU push for tighter cross-border health coordination

EU countries tighten cross-border health coordination after hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship infected multiple European passengers, as experts reassure the public that the virus is not the same as COVID-19.

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France confines 1,700 people on cruise after gastroenteritis outbreak

More than 1,000 passengers on board a cruise ship off the coast of Bordeaux are held on the vessel after a gastroenteritis outbreak has infected around 50 passengers.

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Scientists race to develop hantavirus vaccine for new strain

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has raised fears over emerging viruses with no cure or vaccine. The UK government had already commissioned researchers to develop what could become the world’s first hantavirus vaccine

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Are hantavirus cases spreading? French woman in critical condition

The French passenger with hantavirus is in critical condition in a hospital in Paris. The WHO says there is currently no sign of a larger outbreak, though more cases may still emerge given the virus's long incubation period.

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Finding the right words for feelings could help ease anxiety, study

People with higher levels of autistic traits may be more likely to cope with anxiety caused by uncertainty by putting their emotions into words, a new study finds.

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Hantavirus: Macron says situation is 'under control' in France

Macron stated that the government had 'made the right decisions' and reassured that the health situation was 'under control,' while calling on EU countries to adopt protocols that meet 'the most demanding standards'.

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Roche gets European approval for Alzheimer’s diagnosis blood test

Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has received European approval for a blood test that can detect and rule out Alzheimer’s disease, offering a simpler and less invasive alternative to current diagnostic methods.

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What we know about the man believed to be hantavirus patient zero

A Dutch ornithologist is suspected of being the “patient zero” in the hantavirus outbreak that has spread among passengers aboard a cruise ship. But how and where did he come into contact with the virus?

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‘Slot machine’ social media: Is social media addictive by design?

Social media features such as infinite scroll and personalised feeds can drive compulsive use. Experts argue that Big Tech should change its business models for meaningful change.

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Ushuaia rejects claims it was ground zero for Hantavirus outbreak

A landfill in Ushuaia, Argentina, is suspected to be the source of the hantavirus outbreak. Local authorities reject the theory, saying the province never recorded a case of the hantavirus.

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What is hantavirus, and how is it transmitted?

Health authorities assess the risk of hantavirus transmission among the general population as ‘very low’.

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Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case amongst evacue

Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe.

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Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case

Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe.

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