Health news 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. 28/02/2026
Health news 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. 27/02/2026
Health news 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. 27/02/2026
Health news 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. 26/02/2026
Health news 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. 26/02/2026
Health news How to read your phone’s air quality index to better your health What does an air quality index of 7 mean? How does this affect health, and what measures can be taken? 25/02/2026
Health news Seeing influencers drink makes young adults want to drink too, study The content young people see on social media influences their behaviour towards alcohol, according to a new study. 23/02/2026
Health news Health experts warn of risks of online ‘paracetamol challenge’ Health bodies across Europe are warning about the so-called “paracetamol challenge,” which encourages adolescents to ingest dangerous amounts of the medicine. 23/02/2026
Health news Could pet cats help scientists understand human cancer? Certain cancers in pet cats develop through genetic mutations very similar to those in humans, which could help improve treatments for both species, according to new research. 22/02/2026
Health news Does being bilingual affect the mother-child neural bond? International Mother Language Day: Speaking and playing in a second language has no impact on mother-child brain synchrony, a new study has found. 21/02/2026
Health news What is ALS? These are the symptoms, causes and treatments Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nervous system; around 400,000 people live with it worldwide. 20/02/2026
Health news Playing Tetris can reduce PTSD memories, study finds Tetris can reduce intrusive memories of trauma, with symptoms fading after six months, new research has found. 19/02/2026
Health news Experts warn of growing antibiotic-resistant food illnesses in Europe Antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria remains a public health concern in Europe as it limits treatment options, according to a new report. 19/02/2026
Health news Experts warn open data may help AI design dangerous pathogens More than 100 researchers call for safeguards on high-risk biological datasets to prevent AI misuse, which could create deadly pathogens. 18/02/2026
Health news Air pollution may increase risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds People with greater exposure to air pollution may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. 18/02/2026
Health news Single-dose psychedelic treatment may ease depression, research finds One dose of the active compound in ayahuasca significantly improves depressive symptoms in early stages of a clinical trial, according to a new study. 17/02/2026
Health news Researchers find antibiotic-resistant bacteria from 5,000 years ago A strain of bacteria found in a Romanian ice cave is resistant to ten modern antibiotics, according to a new study. 17/02/2026
Health news What happens to frozen eggs and embryos no longer needed? As fertility treatments are on the rise, patchy legislation across Europe leaves thousands of eggs and embryos in limbo. 16/02/2026
Health news How athletes eat to win during the Olympic Games During the Winter Olympic Games, thousands of athletes have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the facilities. What are they eating, and what role does nutrition play in the competition? 14/02/2026
Health news Smart clothing beats health tracking wearables in body tracking, study Sensors in looser clothing outperform tight wearables in tracking body metrics, according to new research. 14/02/2026