Health news Malaria deaths rose in 2024 as funding cuts risk resurgence, WHO says The mosquito-borne disease is one of the world’s biggest public health challenges. 04/12/2025
Health news Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip now helps people move robotic limbs The device is still in clinical trials. 04/12/2025
Health news Europe should boost efforts to fight bird flu, health officials say Early detection and preparedness are key to preventing bird flu from becoming a bigger threat to human health, the ECDC said. 04/12/2025
Health news AI could help make bioweapons that spark pandemics, tech experts warn Existing and emerging AI tools could technically be used to create a bioweapon capable of starting a pandemic, experts said. 03/12/2025
wellbeing How to keep healthy through the holiday season, according to experts As the festive season begins, health officials across Europe share tips to stay safe amid the revelry. 03/12/2025
Health news Obesity may speed the onset of Alzheimer’s, scientists say A small study indicates regular blood tests could be a useful addition to brain scans that track the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. 02/12/2025
Health news WHO advises weight loss drugs and healthy lifestyles to treat obesity The global health body issued its first guidance on the use of blockbuster weight loss drugs. 01/12/2025
Health news World AIDS Day: Timeline of the global fight against HIV and AIDS An estimated 40.8 million people worldwide are living with HIV, and it killed about 630,000 people last year. 01/12/2025
Health news How vaccines against a common virus may help prevent childhood asthma Scientists said newborns who had severe RSV infections were more likely to develop asthma in childhood. 30/11/2025
Health news Measles cases surge in Europe amid rise in global outbreaks, WHO says Measles deaths have plummeted worldwide since the turn of the century, but health officials warn that there are troubling signs that it is now resurging. 28/11/2025
Health news Infertility is an ‘overlooked’ public health problem, WHO says An estimated one in six people worldwide experience infertility at some point in their lives. 28/11/2025
Health news Love working out? Dirty air means you won’t get full health benefits The protective benefits of exercise begin to wear off as neighbourhood air pollution levels rise, a study found. 28/11/2025
Health news Scientists identify 168 chemicals that could be toxic for gut health UK scientists tested more than 1,000 chemicals on gut bacteria samples in a lab, and identified 168 that appear harmful. 26/11/2025
wellbeing The cost of celebrity? Famous singers tend to die younger, study finds On average, famous musicians died aged 75, while their less well-known peers survived until they were 79, a new study finds. 26/11/2025
Health news Brain hits ‘adulthood’ at 32 and follows 5 five key phases, study says Researchers have identified five distinct phases of brain architecture that unfold from infancy to the late 80s. 25/11/2025
Health news Could being impulsive be genetically linked to health conditions? Genes linked to impulsive behaviours are also tied to mental health, obesity, and other conditions, a new study suggests. 25/11/2025
Health news How does stopping weight loss drugs affect pregnancy? Researchers said more should be done to weigh the pros and cons of taking weight loss drugs around the time of pregnancy. 24/11/2025
Health news Global Fund faces shortfall as European donors cut contributions The European Union’s influence and contribution to global health is quietly receding in a broader decline in donations to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. 24/11/2025
Health news HPV vaccine sharply cuts cervical cancer risk, major review finds Studies show girls vaccinated by age 16 face dramatically lower cervical cancer risk with no major side effects. 24/11/2025
wellbeing Healthy diet and exercise may cut risky belly fat, UK study finds Researchers say improving diet and physical activity helps limit the buildup of riskier visceral fat. 22/11/2025