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Wildfire smoke: A health emergency beyond the flames, WHO warns

Wildfire smoke from southern Europe's fires is a growing health emergency, WHO warns, and public health authorities need to do more to inform and protect the most vulnerable.

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Chicken industry is fuelling the spread of diarrhoea-causing bacteria

Industrial chicken farms are boosting the spread of gastroenteritis-causing bacteria, as the global chicken population has surged to roughly 31 billion birds, new research shows.

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Europe to miss 2030 hepatitis elimination targets

Despite years of progress, the ECDC says Europe is to miss its 2030 goal to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat, as gaps in child vaccination and inadequate reduction measures are seen across Europe.

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Could chronic financial stress be ageing your brain?

Persistent financial stress is linked to lower memory and faster brain ageing, according to a new study.

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Jet lag tips: What to eat and drink to beat travel fatigue

What you eat and drink before, during and after a flight can ease jet lag symptoms.

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Switching to electric stoves could ease asthma attacks, study finds

A simple kitchen upgrade, swapping gas for electric, may do as much for asthma sufferers as the drugs they take every day, researchers have found. The change is not a cure, but an exposure-reduction strategy that may complement existing treatments.

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Why the Congo Ebola outbreak is becoming more challenging

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 1,000 people in eastern Congo as health officials race to contain the virus amid ongoing conflict, mistrust and the absence of an approved treatment.

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GLP-1 drugs linked to “low” but real risk of hair loss, study finds

People taking GLP-1 drugs have a low risk of hair loss, which is significantly higher than for those on other diabetes medications, a new study has found.

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People are living longer, but not healthier, study finds

People are living longer than ever before, but a major new global study suggests that many of those additional years are increasingly being spent in poor health.

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How many cups of coffee a day are safe for the heart?

A major new review says up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults and may even come with benefits.

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Living near noisy traffic could increase Parkinson’s risk, study finds

Long-term exposure to a busy road may increase the chances of developing Parkinson's disease, though a quiet side of the house could give some protection, new research suggests.

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How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar this summer

As heatwaves grow more frequent and severe, here's what parents need to know to keep infants and young children safe in the heat.

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Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is rising in Europe, health agency says

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is spreading across Europe and health officials warn infections are increasingly being transmitted locally, not just imported from abroad.

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How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke

The smoke of wildfires can travel hundreds of kilometres, degrading air quality and posing health risks for those living miles away. Here's what to know to stay safe.

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Depression isn't just a winter problem: What to know about summer SAD

Seasonal depression is often associated with the cold, dark days of winter, but some people experience it in summer instead. And heatwaves and tropical nights can be behind it.

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‘Almost one in three people cannot afford a healthy diet’, UN warns

Nearly three billion people globally are unable to afford a healthy diet, as the cost of eating healthy has spiked in recent years.

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How hot nights are stealing people’s sleep

Rising night-time temperatures driven by climate change are quietly eating into people's sleep worldwide, with the average person now losing over 50 hours a year, a new analysis has found.

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First portable X-rays taken during spaceflight

Crew members on a commercial spaceflight have taken the first diagnostic X-rays in space, using a portable device that could pave the way for better healthcare on long-duration missions.

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First Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine to start human trials in the UK

Scientists in Oxford will start to test the world's first vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebola, as an outbreak of the rare virus strain continues to spread across Congo and Uganda.

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Ex-footballers show higher depression and anxiety rates, study finds

Retired footballers face higher risks of depression and anxiety, according to new research that also found changes in their brains.

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