Health news France to patients: Take weight loss drug Wegovy on your own dime France is the latest European country to refuse to cover weight loss drugs through its national insurance programme. 11/10/2024
Health news Vaccines could put a major dent in deaths from antibiotic resistance The number of lives that could be saved is even higher considering vaccine candidates in the pipeline. 10/10/2024
Health news Amid chaos of war, Ukraine hopes to boost mental health system An expert group proposed a shift toward community-based mental health care, as well as legal reform and workforce development. 09/10/2024
Health news Melinda French Gates commits $250 million to women’s health programmes French Gates said women’s health is too often an “afterthought,” citing issues like pregnancy-related complications, malnutrition, mental health, and access to medical care. 09/10/2024
Healthcare New cancer drug launches leave low-income countries behind - study The gap between rich and poor countries has increased since the 1990s as new drugs become available in higher-income regions but not in the rest of the world. 09/10/2024
Tech News Two scientists awarded Nobel prize in physics for AI advancements The award is the second of six Nobel Prizes to be announced this week and next. 08/10/2024
Health news Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win Nobel Prize in medicine The rest of the 2024 Nobel Prizes will be awarded throughout the week. 07/10/2024
Health news Which European countries rely the most on foreign doctors and nurses? Europe's health worker shortages are being filled with foreign labour – but it could worsen those gaps elsewhere. 06/10/2024
Health news UK toddlers get nearly half their calories from ultra-processed foods Children who ate the most ultra-processed foods as toddlers were more likely to continue eating them by age seven, the study found. 04/10/2024
Health news Scientists in UK developing world's first ovarian cancer vaccine The vaccines are still in early development, but if tests are successful, they could help prevent one of the most common forms of cancer for women. 04/10/2024
Health news Mpox vaccine immunity appears to wane within a year - study Researchers said booster shots may be required for people immunised against mpox in 2022, but larger studies are needed to confirm the findings first. 03/10/2024
Health news England launches genetic screening programme for 100,000 newborns The initiative could speed up diagnoses for rare genetic conditions that affect thousands of children every year. 03/10/2024
Health news Bright light therapy found to work treating other types of depression Bright light therapy is a promising early treatment for patients with non-seasonal depression, a new analysis found. 02/10/2024
Health news Is low-grade prostate cancer actually cancer? Maybe not, experts say Cancer doctors, scientists, and patient advocates said the “cancer” label can do more harm than good, given this form of the disease doesn’t spread or kill patients. 01/10/2024
Health news Half of European kids get too much screen time, new study finds While most young children get enough sleep, they spend too much time on screens and don’t move enough, the global study found. 30/09/2024
Health news What is Marburg virus, the deadly disease breaking out in Rwanda? The Ebola-related Marburg virus kills around half of those infected but has been fatal in up to 90 per cent of cases. 30/09/2024
Health news Where in the EU do people enjoy the longest, healthiest lives? Malta came out on top when it comes to healthy ageing, but the best and worst countries are different for men and women. 27/09/2024
Health news Scientists find link between mouth bacteria and head and neck cancers Poor oral health could lead to certain types of cancer, according to a new study. 27/09/2024
Healthcare Global leaders commit to curbing antibiotic resistance by 2030 The UN agreement calls for global cooperation to protect people from superbugs that can evade antibiotic drugs. 26/09/2024
Health news Why are European girls starting puberty earlier than before? Researchers have some promising leads but no definite answers as to why girls are entering early puberty more frequently than in the past. 26/09/2024