Health news New mpox strain in the UK: Where else has it been detected? Health authorities said the risk to the general public remains low. 31/10/2024
Health news Regular exercise may reduce death risks for new dementia patients The results of a new study make the case for starting a workout routine, even after a diagnosis, the authors say. 30/10/2024
Healthcare How raising prices on cheap booze curbed alcohol deaths in Scotland Scotland saved lives by raising prices on cheap supermarket alcohol, but the policy isn’t a silver-bullet solution. 30/10/2024
Health news TB is once again the world’s deadliest infectious disease Tuberculosis killed an estimated 1.25 million people worldwide in 2023. 29/10/2024
Health news How a small vaccine developer reacted at 'lightning speed' to Marburg The head of a vaccine nonprofit says Rwanda’s speedy outbreak response underscores the role small organisations can play in fighting infectious diseases. 28/10/2024
Healthcare The east-west divide in how ready Europe is for the next health threat The regional divides between health systems are significant, a new report shows. 25/10/2024
Health news New AI tool that can predict death to be trialled on heart patients The researchers said their model, which predicts risks of early death, could benefit patients with health conditions that affect the heart. 24/10/2024
Health news Suicides peak on New Year’s Day and Mondays, global analysis shows While New Year’s Day was a high-risk day across the world, the findings were less consistent about Christmas. 24/10/2024
Health news Risk to Europeans is low after new mpox strain found in Germany - ECDC The German patient is the second case of a new strain of mpox detected in Europe. 23/10/2024
Health news UK testing 'world first' vaccine for vomiting bug norovirus The late-stage trial will recruit about 25,000 people around the world to test the new vaccine from Moderna. 23/10/2024
Health news What is immunity debt – and is it really making kids sick? There’s been an uptick in viral infections in the post-pandemic period, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. 23/10/2024
Health news Green space in cities is good for our health, study finds Extreme heat is a major health concern for cities, but urban green spaces provide some relief, a new study has found. 23/10/2024
Health news Too-high levels of toxic chemicals found in 10% of women’s underwear The analysis tested for bisphenols, which are endocrine-disrupting synthetic chemicals, in underwear samples from Hungary, Austria, and Slovenia. 18/10/2024
Health news How do European countries compare on same-sex family planning rules? The new Italian law restricting overseas travel for surrogacy services goes further than other countries, but same-sex couples face family planning hurdles across Europe. 17/10/2024
Health news UK doctors to government: ‘Make the tobacco industry pay’ The group is concerned that funding could be slashed when the new government reveals its budget priorities at the end of the month. 17/10/2024
Health news Hormonal IUDs tied to slightly elevated breast cancer risk - study The findings indicate that breast cancer risks with IUDs are likely similar to those with other types of hormonal birth control. 16/10/2024
Health news WHO to get another €630 million from European countries, non-profits Germany, Norway, Luxembourg, Denmark, and Ireland made the biggest new commitments to WHO funding. 15/10/2024
Health news Teens on anti-obesity drugs less likely to consider or attempt suicide Researchers said the drugs don’t appear to raise the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions for young people but also urged caution in interpreting the results. 14/10/2024
Health news Climate change to enter the curricula at European medical schools The network aims to train 10,000 medical students in the next three years. 14/10/2024
Health news Loneliness raises dementia risk by 31%, new study finds The study is the biggest analysis yet on the link between loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline, researchers said. 11/10/2024