Health news Europe is falling short on fight against HIV, TB and STIs, says ECDC Many European countries are off track to meet official goals on HIV, TB, hepatitis, and STIs, a new report shows. 23/04/2025
wellbeing Where in the world are people loneliest and does age matter? Countries differed on how much lonelier older people were compared with those in midlife, a new study has found. 22/04/2025
Health news Lowering blood pressure helps reduce dementia risks, major study finds The findings could make the case for prioritising blood pressure control as people age, given that there is no known cure for dementia. 21/04/2025
Healthcare Why is the world’s deadliest infectious disease on the rise in the UK? Tuberculosis (TB) cases rose 13 per cent in England last year, with increases among both immigrants and people born in the UK. 20/04/2025
Healthcare What 'dangerous chemicals' found in EU products mean for your health A banned fragrance, lead, and restricted "forever chemicals" were found in products in the EU last year, a new report has found. 18/04/2025
Health news Experimental daily pill shows promising results in aiding weight loss Other weight loss drugs must be injected, meaning the new pill from pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly could become patients’ top choice if it is approved. 17/04/2025
Nutrition Spain's schools ordered to ban fatty foods from menus to curb obesity The rules come amid concerns that children from lower-income families are struggling to eat well, creating health disparities. 17/04/2025
Health news Countries agree on treaty to tackle future global health crises The treaty, which was first proposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to improve preparation and collaboration during future health crises. 16/04/2025
Health news Tech-savvy older adults may have better brain health as they age The new study suggests that seniors’ tech use could be as protective against dementia as exercise and higher education. 15/04/2025
Healthcare For or against: Where does Europe stand on RFK Jr’s health agenda? European health authorities agree with Donald Trump’s health secretary on some big picture issues - but not on all the details. 12/04/2025
Health news Prince Harry in surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war-wounded veterans The Duke of Sussex said the facility, which opened to care for war-wounded Ukrainains, was “absolutely mind-blowing”. 11/04/2025
Health news Blood test could help identify Parkinson's long before symptoms appear The study is the latest to look for blood biomarkers that could serve as early warning signs of Parkinson’s. 11/04/2025
Health news New spit test better than blood test at detecting prostate cancer The saliva test appears to be more accurate than the standard test, which uses blood samples. 10/04/2025
Health news Testicular cancer: Warning signs and how to check you have it Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if it’s caught early. Here’s what you need to know about checking for signs and treatment. 09/04/2025
Health news Woman gives birth after UK’s first womb transplant The woman received a womb transplant from her sister in 2023, becoming the first in the UK to undergo the procedure. 08/04/2025
Nutrition Switching Western diets for this region's food could boost your health The study asked people to switch their diets for two weeks, and then tracked changes to their immune and metabolic systems. 06/04/2025
wellbeing Why rich Americans only live as long as poor people in western Europe The survival rate for wealthy Americans was on par with the poorest people in northern and western Europe, and with eastern Europeans overall. 03/04/2025
Health news Shingles vaccine tied to a 20% lower risk of dementia The findings add to a growing body of evidence that the shingles vaccine may help keep dementia at bay – but researchers still need to prove it. 02/04/2025
Health news Lowering levels of bad cholesterol could curb dementia risk by 26% Experts said more studies are needed to test whether higher levels of bad cholesterol actually cause dementia, or if it is only a risk factor. 02/04/2025
Nutrition Why you might want to rethink giving your kids dietary supplements A German consumer group flagged issues with 17 of the 18 common supplements it tested. 29/03/2025