East-West Connect How this country is building a regional food processing hub In partnership with MDQ
East-West Connect How this country is building a regional food processing hub In partnership with MDQ
Health news Condom prices set to rise as Iran war disrupts supply chains Karex, the world’s largest condom producer, says shipping disruptions and increased manufacturing costs caused by the Iran war are upping prices. 22/04/2026
Health news Climate-health action falls behind as impacts worsen, report warns Heat deaths, infectious diseases and food insecurity are rising across Europe as political action and public awareness lag behind, according to the 2026 Lancet Countdown report. 22/04/2026
Health news Your gut microbiome could signal Parkinson’s risk, study finds Scientists have found that distinctive patterns in gut bacteria can identify people at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear. 21/04/2026
Health news A simple daily routine could cut hospital pneumonia rates Regular oral hygiene could reduce hospital pneumonia risk by up to 60%, according to a new study. 21/04/2026
Health news Air pollution raises cancer risk beyond the lungs, report warns Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers - including liver and breast cancer - according to a new report calling for stricter air quality standards. 20/04/2026
Health news Smoothies, juice, or whole? What is the best way to consume fruit? Fruit is a key part of any healthy diet, but the way it is consumed matters as much as whether it is consumed at all. 18/04/2026
Health news OpenAI launches life science AI model. Here’s everything to know The GPT-Rosalind model is designed to accelerate biological research and drug discovery. 17/04/2026
Health news AI can identify risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds Swedish researchers have used AI to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, using health data from existing medical records. 16/04/2026
Health news Two to three daily coffees linked to lower mental health risks Moderate coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of mental health disorders in a new study. 15/04/2026
Health news Novo Nordisk joins forces with OpenAI to fast-track drug research Danish pharma company Novo Nordisk has announced a partnership with OpenAI to apply artificial intelligence across its drug development process. 14/04/2026
Health news AI fails at primary diagnosis more than 80% of the time, study finds AI language models fail to produce an appropriate early diagnosis more than 80% of the time, suggesting they are not yet safe for unsupervised clinical use, according to a new study. 14/04/2026
Health news Artemis II is back — now NASA probes what space did to their bodies As human spaceflight continues to pushes boundaries, scientists try to understand — and minimise — the physical and psychological impact of space travel on the human body. 11/04/2026
Health news Genes may explain differences in weight-loss drug efficacy - study Genetic variations may help explain why patients respond differently to popular weight-loss drugs, according to a new study. 10/04/2026
Health news Never married? You may face a higher cancer risk, study finds Marital status may be a powerful social determinant of cancer. Rates of the disease are significantly higher among people who were never married, a new study has found. 09/04/2026
Health news Long COVID remains a burden on health systems and economies, OECD says The chronic condition could cost OECD countries billions per year, with the total comparable to the annual health budgets of the Netherlands or Spain, a new report shows. 09/04/2026
Health news EU cuts its Global Fund contribution as health aid shrinks worldwide The European Commission has lowered its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria as donors worldwide scale back contributions to global health aid. 08/04/2026
Health news Pollen season is getting longer. Here’s how to protect yourself With pollen season starting earlier and lasting longer across Europe, allergy sufferers face a growing annual challenge, but a few small habits can make a difference. 05/04/2026
Health news How to dye and still eat Easter eggs safely Eggs can be safely dyed and eaten over the Easter holiday by following a few simple food safety rules when cooking, cooling, and handling them. 03/04/2026
Health news Is all chocolate good for you? This is what the science says Cacao has been associated with multiple health benefits; however, experts warn that commercial chocolate may not be as good. 03/04/2026
Health news Pesticides linked to higher cancer risk, study finds Living in areas with high agricultural pesticide exposure is associated with higher cancer risks, according to a new study. 02/04/2026