Health news Studies link higher food preservative intake to cancer, diabetes risk Large French cohort studies suggest that people who consume higher amounts of certain food preservatives have higher risks of type 2 diabetes and some cancers. 09/01/2026
Health news DIY finger-prick test can spot early signs of Alzheimer’s, study finds A simple, at-home fingertip blood test shows promise for early Alzheimer’s disease detection, according to a new Europe-wide study. 09/01/2026
Health news Stopping weight-loss drugs can lead to rapid weight gain, study finds People who use weight-loss drugs can rapidly regain weight after stopping treatment, according to a new study 08/01/2026
Health news Exercise can be as effective as therapy in fighting depression: study Exercise can, in many cases, reduce depressive symptoms as effectively as standard treatments, according to a new evidence review. 08/01/2026
Health news Blue zones: Study confirms some longevity hotspots are the real deal Regions known as blue zones are genuine areas where people live longer and are far more likely to reach 100, according to a new study. 07/01/2026
Health news Irregular circadian rhythms may increase risk of dementia, study finds Researchers found that people with weaker or more irregular internal clocks had a higher risk of developing dementia. 06/01/2026
Health news How brain wiring helps some people switch tasks more quickly Our brains do not all work at the same speed – new research suggests that part of the difference comes down to how well we juggle fast and slow information. 05/01/2026
Health news Staff shortages: where are Europe’s doctors? Doctor shortages persist across Europe, driven by an ageing workforce and graduates avoiding general practice. 31/12/2025
Health news 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. 22/12/2025
Health news Scientists simulate how bird flu could spread to humans New simulations of avian flu outbreaks show how the epidemic could spread among humans. 19/12/2025
Health news 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. 17/12/2025
Health news 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. 17/12/2025
Health news 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. 17/12/2025
Health news 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. 15/12/2025
Health news 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. 15/12/2025
Health news 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. 13/12/2025
Health news 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. 11/12/2025
Health news 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. 11/12/2025
Health news 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. 10/12/2025
Health news 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. 08/12/2025