Nutrition Calorie labels on menus may not lead to healthier habits, study shows The policy was enacted in 2022 in an attempt to reduce England’s obesity rate but researchers say it may take more time for menu labels to make a difference. 25/11/2024
Health news Why did Europe stop adding fluoride to its drinking water? Few EU countries still fluoridate their water supplies, but there's no evidence that countries in Europe stopped because of health harms. 23/11/2024
Health news How European countries stack up on cancer screening There is wide variation in cancer screening across Europe, but no country scores perfectly across the board. 21/11/2024
Health news 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. 20/11/2024
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. 20/11/2024
Health news Which EU countries are best prepared for the next health crisis? The new report compared countries’ vaccination rates, compliance with international health standards, and more. 18/11/2024
Health news 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. 14/11/2024
Health news 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. 14/11/2024
Health news LGBT students are 3 times more likely than peers to be depressed LGBTQIA+ students are much more likely to be affected by a major depressive disorder than their peers, a new study in the US has found. 14/11/2024
Health news UK patients start promising lupus treatment in new trial European patients had previously seen an improvement in their lupus symptoms after the therapy was tested in an earlier trial. 11/11/2024
Health news What Donald Trump and RFK Jr’s health plans could mean for Europe New medicines, access to treatments, infectious disease monitoring, and more are on the table. 10/11/2024
Health news Ultra-processed foods may accelerate biological ageing, study finds A new study found that those who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods may be biologically older than their actual age. 09/11/2024
Health news 'Forever chemicals' linked to gut and kidney damage in young adults A new study found that “forever chemicals” could lead to kidney damage in young adults through dysregulations of their gut microbiome. 07/11/2024
Health news Study links preterm birth to lower income, employment, and education Being born preterm could have lasting effects that extend into adulthood, impacting a person’s income and chances of employment and education, a new study suggests. 06/11/2024
Health news UK introduces anti-tobacco bill to 'break the cycle of addiction' The UK is introducing new anti-tobacco legislation that could make it harder for today's children to legally buy cigarettes. 05/11/2024
Health news Congo mpox cases appear to stabilise but vaccines still needed The number of mpox cases in Congo may be stabilising but there is more the need for more vaccines remains. 04/11/2024
Health news A Trump win could reshape global health. Is Europe ready to step up? If the US retreats from global health leadership, it's unlikely Europeans would step up to the degree they did during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said. 02/11/2024
Nutrition Reduced sugar intake in early life linked to lower risk of disease Limiting sugar intake from conception through early childhood was linked to lower risks of type 2 diabetes and hypertension, a new study found. 01/11/2024
Health news New mpox strain in the UK: Where else has it been detected? Health authorities said the risk to the general public remains low. 31/10/2024
Healthcare How raising prices on cheap booze curbed alcohol deaths in Scotland Scotland saved lives by raising prices on cheap supermarket alcohol, but the policy isn’t a silver-bullet solution. 30/10/2024