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'Man With the Golden Arm' makes final blood donation after saving millions of babies

James Harrison had to stop donating blood at the age of 81, after 1,173 donations of plasma that saved millions because of his rare type.

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European GPs are not given enough training to support overweight patients: study

In time for European Obesity Day, a study revealed that doctors don't feel they have enough training to give proper advice to overweight patients.

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How do I know if I have Lyme disease? The one telltale sign you should look for

With the summer months just ahead, it's time to start taking early precautions to ward off harmful ticks carrying Lyme disease.

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Ambulance operator told dying woman: 'Everyone dies one day'

French woman was dead hours after her plea to emergency services was dismissed.

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'Miracle Boy' awakes from coma as parents prepare to donate his organs

Doctors gave the Alabama teen virtually no chance of recovering from his devastating accident.

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Which European nations are most glued to their screens?

Screens are ubiquitous: computers, tablets, TVs, mobile phones. But how much time do Europeans spend gazing at them outside work?

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Why losing weight is harder for older women (even Charlize Theron)

If it's getting harder and harder to shed the pounds as you age, you're not alone. Here's how to fight back.

United Kingdom

The British 'sickie' is dead, but institute warns against working while ill

CIPD publishes list of recommendations to change workplace culture and establish best practices.

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9 out of 10 people worldwide breathing polluted air

The majority of cities in European countries saw levels of fine particulate air pollution decline between 2010 and 2016.

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New Trump plan to fight teen pregnancy stresses abstinence

New approach is a 'radical departure' from what's been shown to work, experts say.

Germany

Schools in Germany use sand-filled vests to calm hyperactive kids

The controversial vests have divided opinion in Germany.

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Teleprometheus: medical information at your fingertips

In partnership with the European Commission

Better training can help professionals in Intensive Care Units (ICU) avoid errors in treatment and this is what Teleprometheus brings to the table.

United Kingdom

Alfie Evans: 4 questions answered

A Liverpool baby captured the attention of the world, before doctors won the right to turn off his life support.

USA

Soldier receives world's first penis transplant

Us doctors conduct groundbreaking operation on man injured by IED

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Euroviews. Can e-cigarettes help save lives? It’s complicated | View

It's not as simple as replacing a very harmful product with a less harmful one, writes the head of the European Respiratory Society's Tobacco Control Committee.

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Euroviews. Uniform vaping rules can help Europe's smokers make the switch: View

Smokers in Europe are largely unaware of the potential benefits of switching to e-cigarettes, writes British American Tobacco's Giovanni Carucci.

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The top safety mistakes we make when we fly, according to flight attendants

While the chances of being involved in a flight-related accident are low, these experts say it pays to listen to and follow the safety rules on every flight.

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Austism pioneer Hans Asperger 'collaborated' with Nazi regime, study finds

The late Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, known for his pioneering work on autism, assisted in the Nazi regime’s euthanasia programme in Austria, a new study revealed on Thursday.

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Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst reveals she is HIV positive

Former Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst revealed on Sunday that she is HIV positive and that she’s been receiving regular treatment for “several years.”

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Late sleepers risk an early death, study finds

Late sleepers are at a greater risk of premature death compared to early risers, a study has found.