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Exercise can be as effective as therapy in fighting depression: study

Exercise can, in many cases, reduce depressive symptoms as effectively as standard treatments, according to a new evidence review.

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How Greece’s local health units are expanding access to healthcare for vulnerable citizens

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A new model of community-level care in Greece is helping bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare access.

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Blue zones: Study confirms some longevity hotspots are the real deal

Regions known as blue zones are genuine areas where people live longer and are far more likely to reach 100, according to a new study.

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Smoke damage poses health ‘risks’ even after wildfires are put out

Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals.

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Irregular circadian rhythms may increase risk of dementia, study finds

Researchers found that people with weaker or more irregular internal clocks had a higher risk of developing dementia.

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How brain wiring helps some people switch tasks more quickly

Our brains do not all work at the same speed – new research suggests that part of the difference comes down to how well we juggle fast and slow information.

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Which country in Europe waits the longest to have children?

On average, women in the European Union have their first children shortly before their 30th birthdays, data shows.

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Which European countries use the most antibiotics?

Antibiotic use varies greatly across Europe, and in some countries it is even increasing.

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How Artificial Intelligence can help find new heart treatments

The researchers say the technology could eventually support more personalised care, allowing treatments to be better matched to how an individual’s heart is functioning.

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France enacts ban on ‘forever chemicals’ - with one big exception

Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France.

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Staff shortages: where are Europe’s doctors?

Doctor shortages persist across Europe, driven by an ageing workforce and graduates avoiding general practice.

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Doctor on the line: Which European country uses telehealth the most?

Teleconsultations, which peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels across Europe. Experts explain why the share of teleconsultations varies so widely between countries.

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New Year's fireworks in Germany: When tradition turns to trauma

Many Germans still love setting off their home-made fireworks on New Year's Eve but opposition to the practice is growing. Experts are now calling for a cultural shift as the fireworks debate reaches explosion point.

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Here are 5 ways AI transformed health care in Europe in 2025

Euronews Health homes in on five ways that AI has changed the medical field this year.

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A look back at the health trends that took over social media in 2025

From functional drinks and olive oil shots to McDonald’s ‘migraine meals,’ 2025 serves up plenty of of viral health trends - but do they actually work?

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Health in 2025: Medical breakthroughs that gave us hope this year

Euronews Health looks at some of this year’s top medical advances.

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Christmas is not fattening: what experts say about guilt-free eating

Detox diets and guilt mark the Christmas season for many people. Experts warn that the problem is not what you eat these days, but the culture of dieting and the cycle of restriction that damages your relationship with food.

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Let it out! Why swearing can actually be good for your health

A new study found that swearing can improve physical performance by helping people feel focused, confident, and less distracted.

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How climate change could stunt millions of children’s growth

Researchers have warned of the unexpected consequences of extremely hot, humid conditions during pregnancy.

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How much alcohol is safe to drink this Christmas? Experts can’t agree

Experts agree that alcohol is harmful for your body, but they disagree on where to set the limit.