Health news Chronic disease deaths have fallen. These European countries fare best Among wealthy Western nations, neighbours in Europe landed at the top and bottom of the pack when it comes to chronic disease. 11/09/2025
Health news EU health agenda goes global in von der Leyen’s address Is Ursula von der Leyen’s speech signalling a new direction for the EU health policy agenda? 10/09/2025
Health news This simple blood test could transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis The new blood test could make early, accurate diagnosis far more accessible and affordable, potentially speeding up treatment and support for thousands of families. 10/09/2025
Business Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs as Eli Lilly competition intensifies The pharmaceutical giant will axe over 11% of its global workforce as rival Eli Lilly gathers market share in the obesity drug market. 10/09/2025
Health news More children are obese than underweight in world-first, UNICEF warns About one in 10 children globally is obese, the UN agency said. 10/09/2025
Health news Almost half of people with diabetes worldwide do not know they have it People with diabetes were most likely to be diagnosed in high-income North America, and most likely to be treated in high-income Asia Pacific. 10/09/2025
Health news Cannabis use could affect women’s fertility, new study finds The research followed women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to try to get pregnant. 09/09/2025
Health news UK warns against dangerous trend of cosmetic leg-lengthening surgery The UK's NHS has warned that the procedure can, in some cases, cause permanent disability. 09/09/2025
Health news Spain tightens measures due to H5N1 bird flu cases in Andalusia So far three possible outbreaks have been located and four birds have been affected. In addition, 25 people who were in contact with the birds are under observation. 09/09/2025
Health news Study: Weight change may accelerate cognitive decline in the elderly According to researchers in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, adults over the age of 65 who experience weight loss or fluctuations of more than 5% may suffer from faster cognitive decline. 08/09/2025
Health news Once near death, Gaza toddler gains strength on special diet in Italy A two-year-old evacuated from Gaza to Italy after suffering severe malnutrition worsened by a rare genetic disease, is slowly recovering in a Naples hospital on a special diet. 08/09/2025
Health news Do the viral weighted vests actually work? Experts say robust research on their benefits is lacking, so it’s unclear how much of the hype surrounding them is justified. 08/09/2025
Tech News Delusions and hallucinations: The dark side of AI chatbots Amidst reports of AI-powered chatbots causing distorted thinking, there’s growing concern over their potential risks and impact on mental health. 07/09/2025
Health news LSD shows promise for reducing anxiety, shows drugmaker's study The psychedelic drug LSD showed positive results for easing symptoms in people with generalised anxiety disorder, a recent study has shown. 06/09/2025
Health news Going to space could speed up biological ageing, NASA study finds Human blood cells that were sent into space began losing their ability to make healthy new cells, in a sign of accelerated ageing, the study found. 05/09/2025
Health news Artificial sugar alternatives may make your brain age faster, study People who consume the highest amounts of sweeteners commonly found in low-calorie drinks and desserts experience cognitive decline 62 per cent faster than those who consume the lowest amounts, researchers have found. 04/09/2025
Health news Vaping could cause irreversible harm to children’s health, say experts "This epidemic is being led and organised by the nicotine industry,” one expert told Euronews Health. 04/09/2025
Health news Nine in ten older autistic adults in UK undiagnosed, review warns Researchers warn this group faces higher risks of poor health, social isolation, suicidal ideation and reduced life expectancy, and are calling for urgent investment in awareness and services. 04/09/2025
Health news This popular gel nail ingredient is now banned in Europe - Here’s why A chemical called TPO, used in many gel nail polishes to speed up drying and preserve colour, has been banned across most of Europe over potential fertility risks. 03/09/2025
Health news Men’s secondhand smoke exposure in childhood may affect their own kids The Australian research team urged fathers to break the cycle by avoiding smoking around their children. 03/09/2025
Health news Dementia cases are rising in Africa amid population shift As the population of older people increases across the African continent, experts are seeing a spike in new diagnoses of dementia. 02/09/2025
Health news France preparing hospitals to care for war-wounded soldiers The French health minister stressed that the measures are precautionary. 02/09/2025
Health news Ancient DNA solves mystery behind world's first pandemic Scientists have confirmed that Yersinia pestis, the bacterium behind later plagues like the Black Death, caused the Justinian Plague - the world’s first recorded pandemic 1,500 years ago. 01/09/2025
Health news AI stethoscope can detect heart issues in 15 seconds, UK doctors find About two-thirds of patients who were flagged by the AI stethoscope as potentially having heart failure did not actually have it. 01/09/2025
Health news Beta blockers offer no benefit after minor heart attack, trial finds The trial, which tracked more than 8,500 patients across Spain and Italy, found that beta blockers, long prescribed after heart attacks, offer no clear benefit for patients whose heart function is normal. 01/09/2025
Health news High blood pressure? How to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke The researchers said their analysis is the most comprehensive yet to explore how intensive blood pressure control affects people’s health. 01/09/2025
Health news Young children are given ADHD drugs too quickly, study finds US paediatricians often prescribe medication immediately after diagnosing 4- and 5-year-olds with ADHD, according to the analysis. 30/08/2025
Health news ‘Very unusual’ flu outbreak in Denmark linked to music festival Influenza typically causes outbreaks in the winter months in Denmark. 29/08/2025
Health news Shingles vaccine could lower risk of heart attack and stroke Adults vaccinated against shingles had an 18 per cent lower risk of serious heart problems, the analysis found. 29/08/2025
Health news Scientists create AI tool to predict risk for hereditary diseases The researchers say the model could be used to help doctors decipher the results of genetic tests and funnel patients into the appropriate level of care. 29/08/2025
Health news Why whooping cough took off in one of Italy’s most vaccinated regions The researchers said that while most children were vaccinated, delays in getting booster jabs caused their immunity to wane, allowing the bacteria that causes pertussis to take root. 28/08/2025
Health news More young children in England are missing routine vaccinations The UK data mirrors trends elsewhere in Europe, where routine childhood immunisations have fallen in recent years. 28/08/2025
Health news Denmark apologises for forced birth control in Greenland Thousands of women and girls in Greenland received IUDs in the 1960s and 1970s, many of them without consent. 27/08/2025
Health news Using cannabis to cope with anxiety, depression linked to paranoia People who start using cannabis to self-medicate are more likely to be heavy users than those who use the drug socially or for fun, a study has found. 27/08/2025
Health news Cases of eating disorders in men are rising worldwide Often stereotyped as a female problem, anorexia is on the rise among men worldwide, with evidence suggesting they are at greater risk of severe illness and death. 27/08/2025
Health news EU approves new twice-yearly jab to prevent HIV The new treatment option comes amid a rise in HIV cases in parts of Europe. 26/08/2025
Health news Eli Lilly’s daily weight loss pill succeeds in latest trial Lilly said it plans to ask regulators to approve the drug by the end of 2025. 26/08/2025
Tech News AI chatbots inconsistent in handling queries on suicide, study finds The researchers called for chatbots to be fine-tuned to ensure their responses are aligned with expert guidance on suicide-related topics. 26/08/2025
Health news Heatwaves may be speeding up your biological ageing, study warns A new study suggests repeated heatwave exposure could speed up biological ageing, hitting outdoor workers, rural residents, and communities with limited air conditioning the hardest. 26/08/2025
Health news Biscuits recalled in parts of Spain amid possible metal contamination The recall applies to Fontaneda brand Pim's Orange Biscuits. 26/08/2025
Health news New World screwworm: What to know about rare flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and body openings. 26/08/2025
Health news Highly potent cannabis products raise risk of psychosis, study says Cannabis products today tend to be much stronger than the plant itself, raising concerns among researchers and policymakers about their health effects. 26/08/2025
Health news Scientists transplant pig lung into brain-dead patient in world-first Experts say cross-species transplants could one day help alleviate the shortage of human organ donations. 25/08/2025
Health news Serena Williams reveals the secret behind her 31-pound weight loss After years of struggling with postpartum weight gain despite strict training and healthy eating, the 23-time Grand Slam champion turned to a GLP-1 medication. 22/08/2025