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Imane El Atillah

wellbeing

This country's children are Europe's unhappiest. How does it compare?

The UK ranked lowest in children's well-being in Europe. How do countries compare and what do experts believe is behind the decline in life satisfaction?

Work

These were rated the best companies to work for in Europe in 2024

According to Fortune's 2024 list of the 100 best companies to work for in Europe, these ones made the top 10. Why did employees rate them so highly?

Work

Why are companies firing Gen Z employees soon after hiring them?

A recent report found that companies were dissatisfied with their Generation Z (Gen Z) new hires and may avoid hiring recent graduates in the future.

Health news

‘Werewolf syndrome’ cases in babies in Europe tied to hair-loss drug

Cases of excessive hair growth in babies across Europe were linked to their parents' use of minoxidil.

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Health news

New study suggests flu in pregnancy leads to autism. Experts weigh in

Here’s what experts say about the link between maternal infections and increased chances of autism in children.

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.

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.

Health news

Cell therapy shows promise in treating deadly childhood brain cancer

A clinical trial showed CAR-T cell therapy may shrink aggressive brain and spinal cord tumours in young patients.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Health news

UK confirms two new locally-transmitted mpox cases

The two cases mark the first known household transmission of the new mpox variant in Europe.

Space

Here’s how astronauts in space can cast their votes in the US election

Despite being in orbit, American astronauts can vote in the election thanks to a secure space-based voting process.

Tech News

What are the psychological risks of AI and how can you prevent them?

A lawsuit claimed an AI chatbot’s influence led to the death of a 14-year-old teenager. Here’s what to know about the psychological impact and potential risks of human-AI relationships.

Tech News

Do humans work better with AI? Study shows which tasks benefit most

With the rise of AI, a new study from MIT researchers looked into which tasks could benefit most from human-AI collaboration and which are best handled independently.

Health news

How daylight saving could harm your health as Europe's clocks change

Most of Europe will end daylight saving time this weekend, turning clocks back by one hour. But what are the potential health impacts of this practice?

Tech News

Far right decry vote after Musk fails to make Sakharov Award shortlist

Far right MEPs who nominated the billionaire for the prestigious award cast doubt on the voting process after Musk failed to make the final cut.

Tech News

Which billionaires are on track to be the world's first trillionaires?

The tech industry is home to eight of the world’s ten wealthiest individuals, but who among them will be the first to reach trillionaire status?

Work

Oxford named best university in 2025. How did the rest of Europe do?

The 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings are out, with the US and UK dominating the top spots, and European universities seeing some decline.

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