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Euronews Witness

Why are so many young Finns dying from drug abuse?

Finland is often held up as a shining example on the world stage. Yet is the European country with the highest proportion of under 25s dying from drugs.

Health news

Is sex the ultimate cure for hiccups?

The medical literature on intractable hiccups suggests very unusual cures.

Green News

Millions living in tents 6 months on from Pakistan’s worst-ever floods

'These devastating floods are an acute example of how those living in a country responsible for less than 1 per cent of global carbon emissions are seeing their lives completely turned upside down by the climate crisis.’

France

Rising period poverty: France announces free sanitary products

Charities have welcomed the move but say it could also be extended to older women or single mothers who are not immune from period poverty.

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Green News

Bangkok smog blankets city hospitalising 200,000

The popular holiday destination is currently recommending that anyone who goes outside wears a high-quality N95 anti-pollution mask.

United Kingdom

'End the crisis': Thousands expected to march in support of UK NHS

The health service is currently experiencing the worst crisis on record with around 500 people dying avoidably every week, according to experts.

Travel News

Popular Spanish island warns tourists of Dengue fever risk

Spanish health officials have of ‘moderate’ Dengue fever risk on Ibiza this summer.

Health news

Say cheese? Taking the selfie health checkup at Mobile World Congress

The app detects facial blood flow patterns imperceptible to the naked eye but visible on a smartphone camera.

Culture news

Justin Bieber cancels remaining tour dates following health issues

Bieber had previously announced a return to touring in July 2022 but postponed shows again in September in order to "make my health a priority".

Health news

Bird flu death of Cambodian girl revives fears of a pandemic

The worst outbreak of bird flu in history has been wreaking havoc across the world. But how much of a threat is it to humans?

Real Economy

How is Europe addressing challenges in long-term care?

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Care Strategy aims to provide better access to long-term care and better working conditions for carers.

Work

Spain passes Europe’s first paid 'menstrual leave' law

The policy has sparked intense debate over whether it will help or hinder women at work.

Rethink

Psychobiotics: Happy microbes make for happy brains

To begin to understand the link between the gut and the brain, all you have to do is look at the English language, according to Irish neurologist John Cryan.

Health news

Following healthy lifestyle halves risk of long COVID, study suggests

Millions of Europeans have suffered with long COVID.

Living

Climate extremes are having an impact on mental health, research warns

A study in Bangladesh links heat and humidity with increased rates of anxiety and depression.

Health news

This futuristic telemedicine booth aims to tackle doctor shortages

Inside this hi-tech telemedicine cabin, patients carry out their own physical exam, guided by a doctor on a video call. I gave it a try.

Living

Should we be worried about air pollution on underground trains?

Many studies over the last few years have revealed high pollution levels on underground trains.

Health news

Health experts warn lack of testing creates 'diagnostic apartheid'

The right to health "has been denied" to many in developing countries as the West hoarded COVID and Mpox tests.

Health news

What is VEXAS? What to know about the newly-discovered syndrome

The disease, whose discovery was overshadowed by the COVID pandemic, is more frequent in men over the age of 50, though women can also be affected.

Health news

WHO keeps highest alert over COVID three years on

Three years after COVID was first called a global health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to keep its highest alert over the disease.