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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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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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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 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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Spain and WHO declare hantavirus cruise evacuation 'a success'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the evacuation operation from the MV Hondius as a “success,” as the WHO has ruled out a “major outbreak.”

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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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Europe quarantines hantavirus cruise passengers for 42 days

Most passengers on board the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are back in their home countries, where they will undergo medical testing and follow an isolation period.

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Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one case amongst evacuees

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

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How many steps should you aim for to lose weight?

For people who have lost weight or are dieting, new research suggests that a simple daily step target could be the key to preventing weight regain

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Are cruise ships a hotspot for virus outbreaks?

A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise in the Atlantic has raised questions about the health risks at sea.

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The brain predicts upcoming words even under anaesthesia, study finds

While the body is under anaesthesia, the brain is not fully inactive; it continues processing language even when unconscious, according to a new study.

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Interpol seizes €13.1m of fake medicines in global operation

Interpol has seized 6.42 million doses of counterfeit and unapproved medicines in a global operation targeting illegal online drug sales.

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Lahbib pushes for disability inclusion in jobs, housing

Hadja Lahbib sat down with Europe Today to discuss disability rights and accessibility across the EU.

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Feed them fruit, dodge the tantrums: Diet linked to child behaviour

Children's diets may influence their mental health, with fruit and vegetables linked to better behaviour, according to a new study.

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Cruise ship infections rise, WHO now confirms eight cases

The WHO has confirmed an eighth hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic.

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AI outperforms doctors at medical diagnosis, new study finds

Researchers have found that an AI model outperformed human doctors on most medical reasoning tasks, from diagnoses to patient management advice.

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'Health care must never be a casualty of war,' humanitarian groups say

The Red Cross, the WHO, and Médecins Sans Frontières denounce “failure of political will” to stop attacks on healthcare worldwide.

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Coffee may protect your body from ageing, study finds

Scientists have identified a mechanism through which coffee compounds can help the body against age-related decline.

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Poor mental health is costing Europe €76bn a year, OECD warns

Poor mental health is one of the most significant public health and economic challenges in Europe, according to a new report by the OECD.

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