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Heavy drinkers likely to change habits if alcohol had calorie labels

Some 54 per cent of heavier drinkers said in a survey that they would make changes to their drinking habits if calorie labels were introduced.

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How Hezbollah pagers could have been turned into weapons

Pagers belonging to Hezbollah operatives exploded in an attack that was allegedly planned by Israel. This is how experts are speculating they could have been detonated.

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Where in Europe are there restrictions on smoking outdoors?

Experts say limiting smoking in outdoor areas such as beaches, parks, and restaurants could be the next move for many countries to tackle tobacco smoking.

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1 in 10 French women smoke during pregnancy despite health risks

Smoking during pregnancy is linked to adverse health outcomes for mothers and their newborns, but quitting smoking cold turkey can be very difficult.

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New ChatGPT-like AI model could improve cancer detection

Researchers say a new AI model may be more generalisable for cancer diagnosis and evaluation than existing deep learning methods.

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Male and female infertility impacted by different pollution types

A new nationwide study in Denmark has linked infertility to different types of pollution with differences between men and women.

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Children under 2 should not use screens, Swedish health agency says

Swedish health authorities have issued new recommendations to restrict screen time for children and adolescents.

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What to know about the elevated risks of mosquito-borne diseases

One person in New Hampshire has died from eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare illness transmitted by mosquitoes. Europe, meanwhile, is seeing a rise in several more common illnesses.

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Post-COVID jab myocarditis may be less severe, study finds

A new study looked at the long-term prognosis of French people who were hospitalised between 2020 and 2022 for heart inflammation.

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Arrest of Telegram's Durov related to ongoing probe into 12 crimes

French prosecutors have outlined 12 alleged violations as part of an ongoing investigation opened in July.

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Why mpox is 'concerning' but not the next COVID, according to experts

The mpox outbreak is a very different situation from the COVID pandemic, experts say but we cannot be "complacent".

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Using food delivery apps linked to obesity risk and lower-level jobs

Could how you purchase food online be linked to your social position and likelihood of obesity? New research from the UK suggests it might be.

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DRC hopes to receive mpox vaccines to address health emergency

Most of the mpox cases and deaths have been in Congo, with a new strain that is likely more transmissible spreading there.

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Mpox cases 'highly likely' to be imported to Europe, ECDC warns

EU countries should issue travel advice for areas impacted by mpox, European health authorities said, after the virus outbreak was declared a global emergency.

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Sweden reports first case of more severe mpox strain

Swedish officials said the clade I case of mpox detected in a patient "does not affect the risk to the general population".

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What is mpox and why has the WHO declared it a health emergency?

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is endemic in central and western Africa and was last declared a global health emergency in 2022.

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Apple updates app store developer policies following EU investigation

The tech giant is subject to an EU probe about its compliance plan with the Digital Markets Act.

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US abortions rise since court ruling revoking right to have them

The number of monthly abortions in the US has risen slightly despite a 2022 Supreme Court ruling.

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What to know about the Paris Olympics' new purple athletics track

This year’s purple Olympic track features a new geometric design in its bottom layer, intended to boost athletes' performances. Euronews Next spoke with the scientist who worked on the numerical modeling that led to the creation of the track.

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Researchers detect 16 metals in tampons, including toxic lead

A new study detected concentrations of 16 metals in different kinds of tampons, but researchers say they don’t know if they are impacting health.

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