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Could tattoos threaten your defences? Scientists aim to find out

Tattoos may do more than decorate the skin — they could also alter how the body responds to disease, according to new research.

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Vegan teens with heavy periods may be at risk of anaemia, study says

Teenagers may underestimate the amount of iron they could lose through heavy menstrual bleeding, researchers warned.

Healthcare

Which European country has highest preventable death rate?

Avoidable mortality rates are significantly higher in Eastern Europe compared to Western and Northern Europe. Euronews Health takes a closer look at preventable and treatable death rates.

Europe in Motion

AI integration in healthcare: Which EU countries are at the forefront?

Where can you get AI-assisted diagnostics, and which countries are carrying out experiments aimed at significantly reducing waiting times?

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How AI is transforming robotics |Euronews Tech Talks Podcast

Robots are slowly making their way into agriculture, healthcare, and our homes. Should we be worried?

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HPV vaccine sharply cuts cervical cancer risk, major review finds

Studies show girls vaccinated by age 16 face dramatically lower cervical cancer risk with no major side effects.

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Europe is using AI in health care without enough guardrails, WHO warns

Just four out of 50 surveyed countries have national strategies for AI in health care.

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Europe’s kids and teens face growing mental health crisis, WHO warns

A rising share of children and teenagers have mental health conditions, but global health experts warn that professional support is lacking.

Healthcare

In world-first, UK and US surgeons perform remote stroke operation

The doctors said the successful demonstration indicates that many more stroke patients could benefit from the potentially life-saving surgery.

Tech News

French competition authority fines health app Doctolib €4.6 million

France’s competition authority slapped a €4.6 million fine on telehealth firm Doctolib for what it said was anticompetitive behaviour.

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Blood test for prostate cancer cuts risk of dying by 13%, study finds

One life was saved for every 456 men invited for a prostate cancer screening, the study found.

Germany

This is how dependent Germany is on Chinese medicines

Germany sold more than 15 million tonnes of pharmaceutical products to China in 2024, while China sold more than 33 million tonnes to Germany.

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Men need to exercise more than women for equal heart health benefits

Just a few hours of exercise per week can protect the heart, with men needing more activity than women, a study found.

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UK woman plays clarinet during brain surgery for Parkinson's symptoms

Doctors said the results were 'instant' on the operating table.

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Health care spending: Where are out-of-pocket costs highest in Europe?

Fifteen per cent of health care spending in the EU comes from household out-of-pocket payments. Euronews Health takes a close look at how and why these shares vary widely across Europe.

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AI models risk spreading false medical information, study warns

Researchers found that even the most advanced chatbots often generate false information rather than challenge flawed medical-related prompts.

Healthcare

Where are children most likely to skip health care in Europe?

There are differences between and even within European countries.

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.

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?

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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.