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Marta Iraola Iribarren

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How AI is reshaping healthcare and raising ethical questions

Can artificial intelligence reshape healthcare without deepening inequalities or outpacing the rules designed to govern it? Experts will debate the boundaries of Europe’s digital health future at Euronews Health Summit on 17 March in Brussels.

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Is Europe ready to defend its medical sovereignty?

Europe's health sovereignty is under pressure. Experts from industry, institutions, and civil society will debate whether the EU can tackle these challenges at the Euronews Health Summit on March 17.

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Antibiotic pipeline shrinks as drug-resistance rises, report finds

The antibiotic pipeline has shrunk 35 percent in five years, falling behind growing antimicrobial resistance worldwide, according to a new report.

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Europe’s new AI rules target food fraud and safety risks

The European Commission has launched TraceMap, an AI platform that allows national authorities to detect food fraud, trace contamination, and speed product recalls.

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Could multivitamin supplements slow ageing?

Taking daily vitamin supplements can help slow biological ageing, but experts caution against treating supplements as a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise.

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Reducing parent stress cuts child obesity risk, study finds

Managing parents’ stress significantly reduces the risks of obesity in young children, according to a new study.

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Rising temperatures result in fewer boys being born, study finds

As temperatures rise due to climate change, heat above 20°C leads to fewer male births, according to a new study.

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Europe has thousands of female scientists. But can you name any?

Despite a surge in female scientists across the continent, women account for just 13 percent of European inventors.

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The dangers of asking ChatGPT your health questions

ChatGPT Health struggles to recognise when users need urgent care, according to a new study.

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Can sugar help relieve pain for babies?

Sugar placed in a baby’s mouth before a needle procedure can reduce pain, according to a new scientific review.

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The EU sees record number of dangerous products in 2025, report finds

The European Union intercepted a record number of dangerous products in 2025, with cosmetics, toys, and electric appliances leading the list.

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Revealed: How pollution is worsening Europe’s mental health crisis

Air pollution, environmental noise, and exposure to toxic chemicals are all linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, the European Environment Agency warns.

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Child obesity to hit 228 million by 2040, report finds

By 2040 there will be more children who are overweight than not for the first time in history, a new report has found.

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Weight loss drugs can help heart attack recovery, study

Weight-loss medication improves blood flow and can reduce the chance of complications, a new study has found.

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Global breast cancer cases set to reach 3.5 million by 2050, study

Breast cancer cases are expected to rise worldwide due to population ageing and growth, according to a new study.

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Is Greenland’s health system as bad as Donald Trump says it is?

Greenland’s government has reiterated the need for foreign healthcare staff and the strengthening of its health system following a US statement alleging patients are not properly treated in the country.

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New oral pill outperforms weight-loss alternatives, trial finds

Eli Lilly’s new oral pill, orforglipron, led to up to 8% weight loss in clinical trials, outperforming existing oral semaglutide alternatives.

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Vegetarian diets linked to lower cancer risk, study finds

People who follow vegetarian diets have a lower risk of several common cancers, according to the largest study to date on non-meat diets and cancer.

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Europe leads tobacco use and girls’ vaping rates rise, WHO warns

Despite overall tobacco use decline, vaping and novel tobacco products are driving increased use among young people in Europe, according to the World Health Organization.

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Mental health is declining globally. Where in Europe suffers the most?

Young adults are facing worse mental health and daily life challenges, driven by weak family bonds, low spirituality, early smartphone use, and high ultra-processed food consumption.

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