Health news Poliovirus found in sewage in three European countries. What now? Health authorities say European countries should ramp up their immunisation and disease surveillance efforts. 04/12/2024
Health news Average adult could live 5 extra years with more exercise The most workout-averse adults had the most to gain. 02/12/2024
Health news Corrupt dictatorships have fewer doctors, study finds Countries with stronger democracies and lower levels of corruption tend to have a stronger physician workforce, the study found. 01/12/2024
Health news WHO: Lebanon’s health needs are ‘huge’ amid Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire Some Lebanese hospitals could be operational within weeks, officials said, but others will take months to repair. 28/11/2024
Health news New HIV cases rose in 21 European countries in 2023 The increase in diagnoses in 2023 is likely due in part to an increase in testing, but health authorities said more work is needed to contain HIV. 28/11/2024
Health news Common drug could be ‘game-changer’ for asthma, COPD patients - study The study authors said the results could lead to an update in how the lung conditions are managed. 28/11/2024
Health news Weight loss drugs could help fight chronic kidney disease, study finds Researchers said the drugs could make a major difference for chronic kidney disease patients by helping to reduce other risk factors. 26/11/2024
Nutrition Calorie labels on menus may not lead to healthier habits, study shows The policy was enacted in 2022 in an attempt to reduce England’s obesity rate but researchers say it may take more time for menu labels to make a difference. 25/11/2024
Health news Why did Europe stop adding fluoride to its drinking water? Few EU countries still fluoridate their water supplies, but there's no evidence that countries in Europe stopped because of health harms. 23/11/2024
Health news How European countries stack up on cancer screening There is wide variation in cancer screening across Europe, but no country scores perfectly across the board. 21/11/2024
Healthcare Italy spent over €1 billion on dozens of ‘drugs to avoid’ in 2022 An independent researcher said the results should spark a re-evaluation of some medicines, but do not necessarily mean patients are being harmed. 20/11/2024
Health news Gaza conditions ‘harrowing’ for women and girls, UN official says An estimated 50,000 women in Gaza are pregnant, and about 130 give birth every day. 20/11/2024
Health news Which EU countries are best prepared for the next health crisis? The new report compared countries’ vaccination rates, compliance with international health standards, and more. 18/11/2024
wellbeing How smart rings and watches are racing toward personalised healthcare These devices are moving beyond the wellness sector and into medical care. 16/11/2024
Health news UK scientists testing chemical in red grapes to prevent bowel cancer Bowel cancer kills about 161,000 people in Europe every year. 11/11/2024
Health news What Donald Trump and RFK Jr’s health plans could mean for Europe New medicines, access to treatments, infectious disease monitoring, and more are on the table. 10/11/2024
Health news Polio vaccination campaign finishes in Gaza The WHO said 94 per cent of children who got their first vaccine also received a second dose. 07/11/2024
USA Republicans win Senate majority, retaking control after four years Control of the House of Representatives remains up for grabs. 06/11/2024
USA When will we know who won the US election? A winner could be called as soon as Wednesday, but the final vote in key swing states could take more time. 06/11/2024
Health news A Trump win could reshape global health. Is Europe ready to step up? If the US retreats from global health leadership, it's unlikely Europeans would step up to the degree they did during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said. 02/11/2024