healthcare

Health news

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.

16/10/2025

Tech News

Good drones, bad drones: The battle to clear up Germany's skies

Germany will allow its police officers to shoot down drones. But could the new policy be a danger to aerial vehicles carrying life-saving medicines?

10/10/2025

Tech News

European Commission eyes ramping up AI to keep up with US and China 

The European Commission has urged 10 key sectors to adopt AI tools to boost competitiveness, with €1 billion in funding and the introduction of new AI-powered initiatives.

08/10/2025

Partner content

Healthy returns: Why Europe must treat healthcare as an investment, not a cost

Partner content presented by Johnson & Johnson

Europe must stop treating healthcare as a cost. Strategic health investment drives growth, resilience and long-term prosperity.

07/10/2025

USA

Shutdown showdown: US government remains closed for now

In Washington, the US Senate on Monday evening failed to pass a short-term budget to keep federal agencies open. Legal experts suggest, Democrats have almost no chance of extracting real concessions from the Republicans.

07/10/2025

Health news

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.

06/10/2025

Health news

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.

03/10/2025

Economy

Illness tops job loss as Germany’s biggest debt trigger

A new report finds health-related problems now account for nearly one in five overindebtedness cases in Germany, outpacing unemployment and divorce.

02/10/2025

Business

Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid

Under the deal, New York-based Pfizer will charge most-favoured-nation pricing to Medicaid and guarantee that pricing on newly launched drugs, Trump said. That involves matching the lowest price offered in other developed nations.

01/10/2025

Healthcare

Doctors still outperform AI in medical emergencies, study finds

A small study indicates AI is not yet ready to help make decisions in the emergency room.

01/10/2025

Europe in Motion

Which medicines are in short supply in the European Union?

A new report shows that "chronic" medicine shortages in the EU have reached record levels in the last two years. A common antibiotic used to treat many infections is on the list.

23/09/2025

World News

Italy launches updated COVID-19 vaccination campaign to target variant

Italy's vaccination campaign includes an updated COVID-19 booster jab for the most vulnerable groups,

23/09/2025

Healthcare

Europe’s reliance on foreign health workers is growing, WHO says

The number of foreign-trained doctors in the European region rose 58 per cent over a decade, the report found.

22/09/2025

Health news

New AI tool can predict risk of more than 1,000 medical conditions

The model can accurately predict conditions such as diabetes and cancer, and is less reliable for issues such as infectious diseases and mental health disorders.

18/09/2025

USA

New York judge drops terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione

Mangione pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism, in the 4 December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

16/09/2025

Health news

Vaping and smoking together may increase diabetes risk, study

Users of e-cigarettes have a 7 per cent higher risk of developing prediabetes compared with non-smokers, according to a new US study.

16/09/2025

Europe in Motion

How healthy are new consumer habits across Europe?

Health and well-being remain top priorities for European consumers. Around 28% of them report taking consistent steps to live healthier lives, aiming for goals like mental wellness, disease prevention and staying fit.

11/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries have the most healthcare workers amid shortages?

A new Eurostat study shows Ireland has the highest nurse-to-patient ratio in the EU. Most of these healthcare workers are women.

09/09/2025

Economy

Where in Europe are people most in favour of taxing the rich?

Nine out of ten people globally want to tax the super-rich to pay for climate action and public services, according to a recent survey. But where in Europe are people the most supportive of taxing the wealthy?

27/08/2025

Healthcare

How Uzbekistan is reforming support for vulnerable citizens

Reforms are ongoing, but new tools are helping Uzbekistan reach people in need of health and social support faster and with fewer barriers.

19/08/2025