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Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove in stable condition after collapse

The 22-year-old footballer is hospitalised in intensive care. His condition is to be reassessed soon, after he collapsed on the pitch during a match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan on Sunday.

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New study suggests flu in pregnancy leads to autism. Experts weigh in

Here’s what experts say about the link between maternal infections and increased chances of autism in children.

Healthcare

Where in Europe are assisted suicide and euthanasia legal?

There are just a few European countries that allow some form of assisted suicide. Here’s a look at where they are as the UK considers new legislation.

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Which European country ranks best for smoke-free homes?

A new survey estimated the percentage of smoke-free homes in Europe.

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Lithuania: Investing in emotional intelligence to tackle burnout

In partnership with the European Commission

Mental and emotional stress in the workplace can take a heavy toll on individual employees. It also has a financial impact on companies. Investing in resources to tackle burnout can benefit employers and their staff.

Health news

The 'Celtic curse,' the blood condition affecting the Irish diaspora

Awareness about haemochromatosis - a genetic condition that also affects people from Scotland, Wales, England, and Brittany - is still relatively low.

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Innovating for impact: Shaping the future of rare disease treatment

In partnership with Rare Disease Moonshot

Watch the highlights of our live debate in the video above to learn more about what needs to be done to accelerate research on rare diseases and development of treatments. You can also watch the full replay in the video below.

Health news

Study links endometriosis to slightly higher chance of early death

Endometriosis and fibroids were both linked to an increased risk of early death from gynaecological cancers.

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Weight loss yo-yo effect linked to fat cell ‘memory,’ study finds

Fat cells were found to retain a long-lasting "memory" of obesity making it hard to maintain weight loss results.

Health news

WHO approves first mpox vaccine for children over 1 years old

The vaccine is the second to be approved by the UN agency and the first approved for children aged one and older.

Healthcare

Italy spent over €1 billion on dozens of ‘drugs to avoid’ in 2022

An independent researcher said the results should spark a re-evaluation of some medicines, but do not necessarily mean patients are being harmed.

Health news

Who is Dr Mehmet Oz, Trump's choice for a key health job?

Surgeon and TV personality Dr Mehmet Oz is the latest figure to be tapped for a role in Donald Trump's second administration.

Health news

New parents in Paris could be offered anti-pollution baby 'gift bags'

The proposed effort, set to go to a vote on Tuesday, is similar to "baby box" programmes in other European countries and includes non-plastic items.

wellbeing

How smart rings and watches are racing toward personalised healthcare

These devices are moving beyond the wellness sector and into medical care.

Europe News

Croatia's PM fires health minister arrested in corruption probe

EU prosecutors are investigating eight individuals and two companies in Croatia over alleged bribery, abuse of authority and money laundering.

Health news

European regulators approve new Alzheimer's drug after rejecting it

European regulators initially said in July that the drug's benefits did not outweigh its risks.

USA

Trump picks vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr for health secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has said Kennedy is his choice for the role of health secretary in the run up to his election victory, even if senior members of his campaign ruled out Kennedy having an official role.

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Measles cases rise 200% in European region amid global surge, WHO says

New estimates for worldwide cases of measles were released in a joint World Health Organization and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention report.

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Over 800 million people have diabetes globally. What about in Europe?

Diabetes rates have doubled globally in the last three decades, a new study suggests, here’s what to know about the situation in Europe.