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Scientists have designed a drug that mimics the benefits of exercise

The new drug boosted the metabolism and helped muscle gain and weight loss in mice - though it will be years before it will be trialled in humans.

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AI model could predict whether breast cancer surgery was successful

A model using artificial intelligence (AI) technology can detect if all of the cancerous cells have been removed during breast cancer surgery, a new study has shown.

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COVID antiviral drug linked to mutations that may have infected others

The use of molnupiravir to treat at-risk COVID patients coincides with mutations of the virus, scientists say.

Health news

Could AI help to solve a health workforce shortage?

Experts say AI is not there to replace health workers but rather could help to automate some of the more administrative tasks that fall on them.

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Health news

Google DeepMind releases AI tool to analyse genetic mutations

AlphaMissense promises to predict how dangerous a genetic mutation is.

Smart Health

New medicines to tackle paedriatic cancer 'imperative' in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Some 35,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in the EU.

Smart Health

Combatting pediatric cancer: Advocating for new medicines in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

Around 35,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in the EU.

Culture news

Singer Sufjan Stevens shares rare autoimmune disease diagnosis

"I woke up one morning and couldn’t walk."

Qatar 365

Your health is your wealth: How Qatar invests in well-being

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar 365, we do a pulse check on how well Qatar is spurring innovation in its healthcare system.

World News

Tired, overworked, underpaid: Why doctors across Europe are striking

Doctors across Europe say their health and that of their patients is at risk due to poor working conditions. Euronews speaks to the clinicians concerned to find out why.

Experiences

'I got €20 botox in South Korea and I’m hooked’

Inside South Korea’s viral beauty clinics - where botox costs only €20.

France

'A cavity is not a vagina': Trans Woman refused healthcare in France

The French doctor admitted he didn't have the training or knowledge to treat trans patients - as experts say there's no need for a trans woman to visit a gynaecologist at all.

Health news

Toddlers' brain activity offers glimpse into future IQ, study finds

A unique investigation into the profound impact of early orphanage life on brain activity found definitive links to our development into adulthood.

Smart Health

What is the EU doing to tackle Alzheimer's?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Smart Health, we travel to Ireland to hear from a family whose life was turned upside down by Alzheimer's and find out what the EU is doing to help the 8 million Europeans who suffer from the disease.

Smart Health

Dealing with dementia: What is it like living with Alzheimer's?

In partnership with The European Commission

Gerry Paley and his wife Nuala speak to Smart Health about how their lives have changed since he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago.

Health news

'There's a big exodus': Portugal's doctors struggle amid mass shortage

Portuguese doctors are demanding better pay and working conditions. Like many healthcare workers in Europe, they are concerned about the public sector.

Nutrition

Scientists discover the secret to how fast we age hidden in our gut

New findings suggest higher levels of inflammatory bacteria are linked to accelerated ageing and poorer fitness performance.

Health news

How does it feel to live with a cerebral implant?

Brain-computer interface technology is a fast-growing field but how does it feel to live with an implant inside of you?

France

This medical centre in France has 5,000 patients but no doctors

A medical centre in Eastern France was faced with a desperate situation when its last three doctors retired, leaving thousands of patients without adequate access to health care.

Health news

Popular heartburn drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

Taking acid reflux medications for four and a half years or more can lead to a higher risk of dementia, researchers have said.