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Nutrition

What age should you give your children peanuts to avoid allergies?

A new study indicates a shift in medical guidance around food allergens has paid off.

Health news

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.

Health news

Nearly 70% of US adults considered obese under proposed new definition

The new approach would label someone as being obese if they have a BMI over 40 or other signs of weight-related health problems.

Healthcare

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

There are differences between and even within European countries.

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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.

Healthcare

New gene therapy successfully treats children with rare fatal disorder

'These results are what we hoped for when we first began developing this approach,' one researcher said.

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Plasma resilience: Europe’s lifeline — and why we must strengthen it now

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When we think of medical breakthroughs, we rarely think of medicines made from human plasma. However, this golden, protein-rich liquid — accounting for 55% of our blood — is essential for the development of therapies for countless conditions, from rare inherited disorders to immunodeficiencies.

wellbeing

Walking backward comes with extra health benefits. Here's how

Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, adds variety to an exercise routine.

Health news

Global life expectancy rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, study finds

Researchers called for more focus on the ‘disturbing trends’ driving health inequalities around the globe.

Nutrition

Experts share 5 tips to sort fact from fiction on gut health

Euronews Health breaks down how to differentiate the hype from reality when it comes to the science on gut health.

Culture news

Music legend Dolly Parton reassures fans: 'I ain’t dead yet!'

Country music legend Dolly Parton has posted a video to reassure fans that she “ain’t dead yet” after her sister raised rumours of her ill health.

Health news

Over 54,000 children in Gaza are acutely malnourished, aid group warns

Malnutrition is a life-threatening issue that puts children’s long-term health and development at risk.

Culture news

Dolly Parton's sister asks fans to pray for the country icon's health

Last week, Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency until September 2026, telling her fans that she’s been facing “health challenges”. Now, her sister Freida has asked fans to pray for the singer's wellbeing.

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

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

Green News

EU ministers test positive for forever chemicals in their blood

PFAS were found in the blood of all the EU ministers sampled, the tests found.

Health news

Microplastics can alter the gut microbiome, study finds

The findings suggest that tiny plastic particles that make their way into our bodies could affect our gut health.

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.

wellbeing

How parents can cut down on kids’ screen time in a healthy way

As lawmakers weigh social media limits and phone bans in schools, parents can help their children lead healthier digital lives on their own.

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe is diabetes most prevalent?

A recent report has found that some 66 million European adults suffer from diabetes. This number is set to increase by another 10% by 2050.

Healthcare

Wearable blood sugar monitors are huge. But who do they really help?

The devices have surged in popularity among people without diabetes, but a study suggests reality may not match the hype.