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Marta Iraola Iribarren

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Staff shortages: where are Europe’s doctors?

Doctor shortages persist across Europe, driven by an ageing workforce and graduates avoiding general practice.

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How much alcohol is safe to drink this Christmas? Experts can’t agree

Experts agree that alcohol is harmful for your body, but they disagree on where to set the limit.

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Scientists simulate how bird flu could spread to humans

New simulations of avian flu outbreaks show how the epidemic could spread among humans.

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EU moves to strengthen biotech industry to boost global competitivenes

The new EU Biotech Plan wants to keep research, clinical development, and manufacturing within the European Union.

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EU targets tobacco, unhealthy diets in new push against heart disease

The European Union’s new ‘Safe Hearts Plan’ aims to cut cardiovascular deaths by 25 per cent in the next decade.

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Menstrual cycle may affect severity of sport injuries, study finds

Female footballers may experience tougher injuries if they get hurt while on their period, a new study shows.

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How is cardiovascular disease affecting Europe’s health and economies?

A new European report warns of the burden of cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death for the last two decades, now accounting for one‑third of all deaths every year.

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COVID-19 shot tied to lower risk of death from any cause, study shows

Adults who received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have a lower risk of death regardless of the cause, a new study has found.

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New gonorrhoea treatment could help beat drug-resistant infections

A new single-dose treatment for gonorrhoea, expected to be approved in the coming days, could be the key to tackling the infection amid rising antibiotic resistance.

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EU unveils new pharma package to boost industry

The European Union has agreed on new pharmaceutical rules introducing new incentives to boost the pharmaceutical industry amid accessibility concerns.

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Watchdogs denounce stealthy tobacco lobbying in the EU

Weak EU transparency rules have enabled tobacco companies to quietly shape policymaking in Brussels, a new investigation warns.

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Could dark chocolate be the key to slower ageing? New study weighs in

Scientists found a link between a chemical found in dark chocolate and signs of slower biological ageing.

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Is sleep or exercise more important for health? New study weighs in

Around 1 in eight people in the global study got enough sleep and exercise.

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High exposure to PFAS may affect women’s hormones, study finds

High exposure to PFAS is linked to a higher risk of endocrine disruption among women, a new study has found.

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Could tattoos threaten your defences? Scientists aim to find out

Tattoos may do more than decorate the skin — they could also alter how the body responds to disease, according to new research.

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Vegan teens with heavy periods may be at risk of anaemia, study says

Teenagers may underestimate the amount of iron they could lose through heavy menstrual bleeding, researchers warned.

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IOC-backed guidelines demand safe environments for women in sport

Experts release first international standards for female athlete injury prevention.

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Nearly 1 in 4 EU women say men receive better health care, study says

Women are more likely than men to seek medical help when they feel unwell, yet many believe they receive poorer treatment, according to a new report.

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Undiagnosed HIV: a ‘silent crisis’ growing in Europe

Over half of HIV diagnoses in Europe come too late for effective treatment, international health agencies warn in a new report.

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No signs of antibiotic shortages this winter, EU medicines agency says

After years of winter medicine shortages, the European Medicines Agency told Euronews that there are currently no signs of antibiotic shortages, amid EU efforts to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers.

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