Health news Parkinson’s cases could double by 2050, reaching 25 million worldwide The uptick is expected to be driven largely by population growth and ageing, with developing countries seeing the greatest increases in cases. 06/03/2025
wellbeing Obesity rates expected to surge worldwide in coming decades About six in 10 adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, according to new projections. 04/03/2025
wellbeing France bans nicotine pouch sales. Where does the rest of Europe stand? Several countries have taken steps to restrict nicotine pouches absent EU-wide regulation. 28/02/2025
Healthcare Demand for specialised medical care to ease suffering is surging Nearly 74 million people are in need of palliative care, but there are major gaps in access, a new study suggests. 27/02/2025
Health news Can countries just exit the WHO? Not exactly The WHO constitution doesn’t have a legal mechanism that allows countries to pull out. But that doesn’t mean they can’t. 26/02/2025
Health news Global breast cancer toll to surge by 2050, WHO warns The growing burden is expected to disproportionately affect developing countries. 25/02/2025
Healthcare After 3 years of war, Ukraine’s health system is struggling to cope Three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the country’s health system has been forced to adapt in the face of mounting challenges; from attacks to staff burnout and elevated risks of disease. 24/02/2025
Health news Cancer death rates are much higher in UK’s most deprived areas A new report highlights “huge disparities” related to cancer care in the UK. 21/02/2025
Health news Healthy ageing more dependent on life factors than your genes Socioeconomic status and other lifestyle factors are more closely linked to healthy ageing than genetics, a new study suggests. 19/02/2025
Health news No link found with COVID vaccines in pregnancy and child development The new study is the largest yet to test whether there’s a link between child development and COVID vaccination or infection during pregnancy. 19/02/2025
Health news What’s slowing Europe’s life expectancy and how to boost it again Countries with healthier populations in the 2010s were less likely to be affected by the pandemic’s hit to life expectancy. 19/02/2025
Health news Where in Europe are illegal drugs having the worst health impact? Cannabis and cocaine are the most commonly used drugs in the EU, but several others pose a threat to public health. 15/02/2025
Health news Who is RFK Jr, the incoming US health secretary? Kennedy is a notable environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist, and former presidential candidate turned Donald Trump ally. 13/02/2025
wellbeing Why are old people in this country happier now than before COVID? Older adults in England reported better mental well-being after the pandemic, but also slightly elevated depression rates. 12/02/2025
Health news Sexually transmitted infections reach new highs in Europe Syphilis and gonorrhoea cases soared in 2023, with notable increases among young people, health authorities said. 10/02/2025
Health news 1 in 5 UK adults estimated to have diabetes in new record high More than 1 million adults in the UK have type 2 diabetes but have not been diagnosed, according to the newly-released report. 06/02/2025
Healthcare Older Americans more likely than Danes to face serious heart problems When it comes to heart-related hospitalisations, income disparities were much wider in the US than in Denmark, two of the world’s wealthiest countries. 05/02/2025
Health news Milei to withdraw Argentina from World Health Organization The decision follows a similar move by the United States last month. 05/02/2025
Health news Microplastics are increasingly making their way into the human brain Between 2016 and 2024, the level of microplastics in analysed brain samples increased by 50 per cent. 05/02/2025
Health news Which countries receive the most US health aid? Seventeen countries received more than $100 million each in US foreign aid for health programmes in 2023. 03/02/2025