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Gabriela Galvin

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Teenage girls are the loneliest people worldwide, study finds

Men and women are about equally likely to say they are lonely, though teenage girls report higher loneliness levels than other groups, a new report found.

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WHO Europe: 1.8 million avoidable deaths from chronic disease annually

Most deaths are linked to risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol, and diet.

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How can you stay safe from E. coli amid a deadly outbreak in France?

Most strains of E. coli are not dangerous, but some can cause serious health problems.

Healthcare

Why Spain thinks Novo Nordisk may be illegally advertising Ozempic

Spain is investigating Novo Nordisk over concerns it may be indirectly marketing its weight loss drugs. Euronews Health spoke to the country’s health secretary to find out more.

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US halts funding to group offering vaccines to low-income countries

GAVI said it has raised €7.9 billion toward a €10.5 billion goal to fund its work over the next five years.

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Police seize €57 million in black market medicines, weight loss drugs

Interpol cited a concerning rise in demand for unauthorised weight loss drugs and peptide supplements in Europe and other wealthy regions.

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Why children aren’t getting vaccinated anymore

An estimated 15.7 million children worldwide had not received any routine vaccinations as of 2023.

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People with autoimmune conditions at higher risk of poor mental health

The findings are the latest to suggest that chronic inflammation, which is a hallmark of autoimmune disorders, could raise the risk of mental health issues.

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French doctors warn of health risks from heavy metal in everyday foods

People are most often exposed to cadmium, a heavy metal used in phosphate fertilisers, through their food.

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What are the health risks of Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites?

The attacks have raised fears about nuclear contamination that could raise health risks.

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Exclusive: At-home spit test certified as a contraceptive in Europe

The test, which uses saliva to track a hormone that plays a role in fertility, is expected to roll out across Europe this year.

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Cannabis use doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, study finds

The widespread popularity of cannabis, and its rising potency over the years, has prompted concerns about its potential health impacts.

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Smokers buying cigarettes abroad after the Netherlands raised taxes

The Dutch public health agency said policy changes are needed to prevent smokers from evading the country’s high tobacco taxes by buying these products abroad.

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Hundreds of Lithuanian nursing students to get free tuition

The EU-funded initiative aims to combat the Baltic country’s nursing shortages.

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‘Forever chemicals’ exposure before birth raises teenage health risks

Teenagers who had been exposed to higher levels of PFAS before they were born were more likely to have high blood pressure, a new study found.

wellbeing

Want to live a long and happy life? Try trusting others, study says

People who tend to trust each other and institutions report higher levels of well-being, a new study has found.

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Why Denmark wants parents to talk to their teens about opioids

Danish authorities launched the campaign after a survey found that nearly half of Copenhagen parents do not know enough about opioids to talk to their children about the drugs.

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Childhood trauma linked to higher risk of endometriosis

The gynaecological condition can cause severe pain and infertility, but doctors still don’t know exactly why some women develop it.

Nutrition

Is coffee good for your health? This is what the science shows

Coffee comes with some health benefits, but that doesn’t mean aficionados should drink as much as they want.

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Twins study shows how genetic response to environment impacts health

A large study of identical twins shows that people’s genes affect their sensitivity to life experiences, which in turn makes them more or less susceptible to mental health issues.

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