Health news Google’s new AI tool decodes DNA mutations. Here’s how it works A new AI model by Google DeepMind can decipher DNA and predict mutations, opening new doors for disease research. 29/01/2026
Health news Assisted dying: France rejects the bill in the Senate Critics of the text range from right-wing politicians who oppose the idea in principle to initial supporters who considered the final text too watered down. 29/01/2026
Health news Nipah virus: What is it and why are countries on alert? Two confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India have triggered international alert. 28/01/2026
Health news Falling vaccination rates drive measles resurgence across Europe Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan are no longer recognised as measles-free following a spike in cases in 2024. 27/01/2026
Health news What to know about the baby formula scandal sweeping Europe Global dairy giants maintain baby formula recall amid cereulide contamination scandal as France investigates two infant deaths. 26/01/2026
Health news How grandparents’ brains may benefit from looking after children Caring for grandchildren boosts older adults’ brain health, especially protecting grandmothers from memory and eloquence decline over time. 26/01/2026
Health news Global health experts outline main challenges at Davos 2026 Health experts met in Davos to discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of global health. Here are the key takeaways. 26/01/2026
Health news Underfunding women's health costs 75 million years of life Collectively, women lose approximately 75 million years of healthy life each year – equivalent to a week of health lost per woman annually, according to a new report. 25/01/2026
Health news Could a shingles vaccine help you live longer? Besides protecting against the disease, the shingles vaccine could also be linked to slower biological ageing, a new study has found. 23/01/2026
Health news The United States leaves WHO after one-year withdrawal process 22 January 2026 was the United States’ final day as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) after a year of polemic health policy decisions. 23/01/2026
Health news Global dairy firms recall baby formula over toxic contamination fears Nestlé, Danone, and Lactalis were forced to recall infant formula batches worldwide amid concerns of toxic cereulide contamination. 22/01/2026
Health news Vaccine for aggressive skin cancer shows promising results in trials A personalised mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows lasting benefits for patients with high-risk skin cancer. 21/01/2026
Health news AI ultrasounds promise more accurate prenatal screenings. Here’s how Prenatal ultrasounds miss up to half of fetal abnormalities, but a new AI-powered tool just cleared by the United States could help close that gap. 21/01/2026
Health news Five tips to ease cold symptoms this winter While there are no specific cures for the flu and the common cold, some simple measures can help manage symptoms and improve comfort. 20/01/2026
Health news Could green inhalers cut health care’s climate footprint? As climate change worsens respiratory diseases, doctors and drugmakers are exploring earlier diagnosis and low-carbon inhalers to cut emissions from care and protect patients. 20/01/2026
Health news China's birthrate drops to its lowest level since 1949 China’s population has fallen for a fourth consecutive year, hitting its lowest birthrate since 1949 despite government efforts to boost fertility. 19/01/2026
Health news Blue Monday or not, here’s how to lift your mood this winter Regular exercise, sunlight, good sleep and social connection are key to beating the winter blues. 19/01/2026
Health news Back pain may steal men’s sleep later in life, new study finds Chronic back pain in men over 65 can lead to sleep problems later in life, new study finds. 18/01/2026
Health news Social media may not be harming teenagers’ mental health, study finds Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found. 16/01/2026
Health news These small lifestyle changes could help you live longer, reports find An extra five minutes of exercise and sleep, and half an hour less of sitting could significantly improve people’s lifespan and reduce mortality, according to two new studies. 15/01/2026