Health news Shingles vaccine could lower risk of heart attack and stroke Adults vaccinated against shingles had an 18 per cent lower risk of serious heart problems, the analysis found. 29/08/2025
Healthcare England to make chickenpox jab free for children for the first time England will join countries such as Germany, Canada, the United States, and Australia, which already include the jab in their routine vaccination programmes. 29/08/2025
Health news Scientists create AI tool to predict risk for hereditary diseases The researchers say the model could be used to help doctors decipher the results of genetic tests and funnel patients into the appropriate level of care. 29/08/2025
Health news Why whooping cough took off in one of Italy’s most vaccinated regions The researchers said that while most children were vaccinated, delays in getting booster jabs caused their immunity to wane, allowing the bacteria that causes pertussis to take root. 28/08/2025
Health news More young children in England are missing routine vaccinations The UK data mirrors trends elsewhere in Europe, where routine childhood immunisations have fallen in recent years. 28/08/2025
Health news Using cannabis to cope with anxiety, depression linked to paranoia People who start using cannabis to self-medicate are more likely to be heavy users than those who use the drug socially or for fun, a study has found. 27/08/2025
Health news EU approves new twice-yearly jab to prevent HIV The new treatment option comes amid a rise in HIV cases in parts of Europe. 26/08/2025
Health news Eli Lilly’s daily weight loss pill succeeds in latest trial Lilly said it plans to ask regulators to approve the drug by the end of 2025. 26/08/2025
Tech News AI chatbots inconsistent in handling queries on suicide, study finds The researchers called for chatbots to be fine-tuned to ensure their responses are aligned with expert guidance on suicide-related topics. 26/08/2025
Health news Highly potent cannabis products raise risk of psychosis, study says Cannabis products today tend to be much stronger than the plant itself, raising concerns among researchers and policymakers about their health effects. 26/08/2025
Health news Scientists transplant pig lung into brain-dead patient in world-first Experts say cross-species transplants could one day help alleviate the shortage of human organ donations. 25/08/2025
Nutrition How the Mediterranean diet could help offset genetic risks of dementia People who follow a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop dementia and have slower cognitive decline, new research shows. 25/08/2025
Health news Why scientists think diamonds could help identify cancer Small, diamond-based sensors could help determine whether breast cancer has spread to the nearby lymph nodes, the researchers said. 22/08/2025
Tech News Social media sites accused of pushing suicide-related content to teens The popular social media platforms recommend "shocking levels of harmful content" to teenagers, the researchers said. 21/08/2025
Health news Mosquito-borne illnesses are at record highs in Europe, ECDC says Health officials said the longer season for mosquito-borne illnesses is becoming a "new normal" in Europe. 21/08/2025
Tech News Google updates terms for app marketplace following EU pressure Google said it is making the changes following discussions with the European Commission. 20/08/2025
Health news Teen vaping linked to smoking, marijuana, and alcohol use, study says The researchers called for stronger action to prevent teenagers and young adults from getting hooked on e-cigarettes. 20/08/2025
Health news Where have West Nile, chikungunya, and dengue been found in Europe? Hundreds of cases of mosquito-borne infections have been reported so far this summer. 18/08/2025
Health news No evidence that ketamine helps with chronic pain, major review finds Researchers cautioned that the existing evidence base is too poor to draw any solid conclusions on whether ketamine can help patients suffering from chronic pain. 18/08/2025
Healthcare Rich countries pay more for medicines, but cost burden is far lower European countries spent more than other regions on essential medicines in 2022, at approximately €167 per capita. 17/08/2025