Health news Cruise ship infections rise, WHO now confirms eight cases The WHO has confirmed an eighth hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic. 05/05/2026
Health news AI outperforms doctors at medical diagnosis, new study finds Researchers have found that an AI model outperformed human doctors on most medical reasoning tasks, from diagnoses to patient management advice. 05/05/2026
Health news 'Health care must never be a casualty of war,' humanitarian groups say The Red Cross, the WHO, and Médecins Sans Frontières denounce “failure of political will” to stop attacks on healthcare worldwide. 04/05/2026
Health news Coffee may protect your body from ageing, study finds Scientists have identified a mechanism through which coffee compounds can help the body against age-related decline. 01/05/2026
Health news Poor mental health is costing Europe €76bn a year, OECD warns Poor mental health is one of the most significant public health and economic challenges in Europe, according to a new report by the OECD. 30/04/2026
Health news Second place never felt so good: Kejelcha on making marathon history Yomif Kejelcha spoke with Euronews Health after breaking the two-hour record in his marathon debut and finishing second. 30/04/2026
Health news Your face and AI can tell you all you need to know about your health Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence tool that analyses changes in a person’s facial appearance over time to predict cancer outcomes. 29/04/2026
Health news Health data from 500,000 UK volunteers listed for sale in China The health data of 500,000 UK Biobank volunteers was advertised for sale on the Chinese website Alibaba. 23/04/2026
Health news Work is killing 840,000 people a year, UN report finds Psychosocial risk factors –including long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace bullying and harassment– create harmful working environments that harm people’s physical and mental health, according to a new report. 23/04/2026
Health news Inside the Ugandan cave that reveals the Marburg virus Scientists set up cameras in Uganda’s Marburg virus reservoir, capturing rare footage of wildlife and humans interacting in the site and raising concerns about spillover risk. 23/04/2026
Health news Condom prices set to rise as Iran war disrupts supply chains Karex, the world’s largest condom producer, says shipping disruptions and increased manufacturing costs caused by the Iran war are upping prices. 22/04/2026
Health news Climate-health action falls behind as impacts worsen, report warns Heat deaths, infectious diseases and food insecurity are rising across Europe as political action and public awareness lag behind, according to the 2026 Lancet Countdown report. 22/04/2026
Health news Your gut microbiome could signal Parkinson’s risk, study finds Scientists have found that distinctive patterns in gut bacteria can identify people at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear. 21/04/2026
Health news A simple daily routine could cut hospital pneumonia rates Regular oral hygiene could reduce hospital pneumonia risk by up to 60%, according to a new study. 21/04/2026
Health news Air pollution raises cancer risk beyond the lungs, report warns Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers - including liver and breast cancer - according to a new report calling for stricter air quality standards. 20/04/2026
Health news Smoothies, juice, or whole? What is the best way to consume fruit? Fruit is a key part of any healthy diet, but the way it is consumed matters as much as whether it is consumed at all. 18/04/2026
Health news OpenAI launches life science AI model. Here’s everything to know The GPT-Rosalind model is designed to accelerate biological research and drug discovery. 17/04/2026
Health news AI can identify risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds Swedish researchers have used AI to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, using health data from existing medical records. 16/04/2026
Health news Two to three daily coffees linked to lower mental health risks Moderate coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of mental health disorders in a new study. 15/04/2026
Health news Novo Nordisk joins forces with OpenAI to fast-track drug research Danish pharma company Novo Nordisk has announced a partnership with OpenAI to apply artificial intelligence across its drug development process. 14/04/2026