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French doctors warn of health risks from heavy metal in everyday foods

People are most often exposed to cadmium, a heavy metal used in phosphate fertilisers, through their food.

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Here's how to keep cool during heatwaves in Europe

Heatwaves pose a health risk for children, older people, and those with certain health conditions.

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7 stunning photos at the intersection of climate, science and health

The shortlist of 25 photos captures our changing world in extraordinary depth, from rooftop picnics to undersea greenhouses.

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EU ministers propose international limits on sperm 'super donors'

A coalition of EU health ministers seeks to set international limits on sperm and egg donations, aiming to tackle ethical concerns and the impact of donor-conceived siblings.

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What are the health risks of Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites?

The attacks have raised fears about nuclear contamination that could raise health risks.

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Exclusive: At-home spit test certified as a contraceptive in Europe

The test, which uses saliva to track a hormone that plays a role in fertility, is expected to roll out across Europe this year.

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Cannabis use doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, study finds

The widespread popularity of cannabis, and its rising potency over the years, has prompted concerns about its potential health impacts.

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Pesticides: a life ruined by glyphosate

Ludovic Maugé, a former landscaper, thought he would live happily for many years to come on the coast of Brittany in France, where our reporter Valérie Gauriat met him.

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Dutch government says kids under age 15 should not use social media

The guidance differentiates between social media sites like TikTok and Instagram and messaging services like WhatsApp.

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Smokers buying cigarettes abroad after the Netherlands raised taxes

The Dutch public health agency said policy changes are needed to prevent smokers from evading the country’s high tobacco taxes by buying these products abroad.

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Hundreds of Lithuanian nursing students to get free tuition

The EU-funded initiative aims to combat the Baltic country’s nursing shortages.

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Meet the doctors who rushed to save lives after deadly Air India crash

Many believe that the death toll would have been higher if it had not been for the intervention of the trainee doctors and students.

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How expressing gratitude at home and work could transform your life

Proponents say expressing and receiving appreciation at work can help reduce stress, as well as improve your mood and outlook.

Healthcare

Inside the fight over clinics that help US women defy abortion bans

After some US states tightened their abortion laws, women turned to telehealth clinics in more liberal states to access abortion medications.

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Germany is rearming, but what about its veterans?

On 15 June, Germany celebrates its veterans for the first time. But behind the symbolic gesture lies a systemic failure: those who need help often don't get it.

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Working together to promote a better and healthier drinking culture in Europe

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Across the EU, discussions are taking place in various fora as to how best to address harmful alcohol consumption as part of broader efforts to improve public health and promote prevention measures.

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‘Forever chemicals’ exposure before birth raises teenage health risks

Teenagers who had been exposed to higher levels of PFAS before they were born were more likely to have high blood pressure, a new study found.

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EU long-term budget: Is health funding on the chopping block?

As new priorities demand greater resources, the health sector risks significant cuts in the upcoming long-term EU budget.

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Climate scientists hit back on Trump plan to nix air pollution rules

More than a dozen climate scientists said the Trump administration’s assertions were factually incorrect.

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Why Denmark wants parents to talk to their teens about opioids

Danish authorities launched the campaign after a survey found that nearly half of Copenhagen parents do not know enough about opioids to talk to their children about the drugs.