Health news Inside Norway’s plan to ban unhealthy food ads that target teens A Norwegian proposal to ban unhealthy food advertisements doesn’t go as far as the UK’s rule but pushes far beyond other European countries’ efforts. 08/09/2024
wellbeing YouTube is restricting European teens' access to fitness videos. Why? The video-streaming platform says that repeated exposure to certain types of videos could hurt teenager's self-esteem and body image. 07/09/2024
Health news Exposure to 'forever chemicals' during pregnancy tied to obesity risks Women exposed to higher PFAS levels during pregnancy could face health complications later on, a new study says. 05/09/2024
Health news Climate crisis could lead to increase in domestic abuse victims Severe climate crises could drive a sharp uptick in the number affected by intimate partner violence in sub-Saharan Africa, a new UN report says. 05/09/2024
Health news First mpox vaccines to arrive in the DRC from EU, WHO says Global health officials expect the first mpox shots to reach the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Thursday. 04/09/2024
Health news No link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk The incidence of brain cancer has not risen in tandem with the rising popularity of cell phones since the mid-1990s, a landmark review has found. 03/09/2024
Health news Scientists find link between high-risk HPV and 'sperm death' High-risk HPV infections in men could be tied to sperm death, according to a small new study. 26/08/2024
Health news European deaths from heat and cold expected to climb 13.5% by 2100 Deaths from extreme heat are projected to rise sharply in the coming years, far outpacing an expected slowdown in cold-related deaths. 22/08/2024
Health news Any smoking before or during pregnancy is unsafe, study shows Light smoking is also tied to poor birth outcomes, even if the mother quits during pregnancy. 21/08/2024
Health news Playing video games could be good for mental health, new study finds A Japanese lottery for Nintendo and PlayStation devices resulted in a natural experiment on how video games affect people's well-being. 20/08/2024
Health news People age quicker in their 40s and 60s, new study finds People age quickly in two bursts during middle and later life, according to new research that highlights the "nonlinear" timeline of ageing. 19/08/2024
Health news WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency The WHO and Africa CDC declared emergencies over the mpox outbreak, as European authorities plan to send more than 175,000 vaccines to the region. 14/08/2024
Health news Rising temperatures contributed to 47,000 deaths in Europe in 2023 Extreme heat can exacerbate chronic health conditions, allow infectious diseases to spread, and cause medical emergencies. 13/08/2024
Health news Alcohol tied to cancer and cardiovascular deaths in old age - study Older adults with health issues who drink at low risk levels are more likely to die of cancer when compared with people who drink only occasionally, according to a new study. 12/08/2024
Health news West Nile virus season in ‘full swing’, says EU health agency At least 69 people have been infected and eight people have died due to the West Nile virus, which spreads more frequently during the summer in Europe. 12/08/2024
Health news Concussion patients may benefit from extra brain scan, study finds Many people with traumatic brain injuries have normal CT scans, but still struggle to recover. A new study indicates that advanced MRI scans can improve the prognosis. 09/08/2024
Health news Gene-editing therapy for rare blood disorder launches in England Researchers believe the treatment could be a cure for a genetic condition that normally requires patients to get blood transfusions every three to five weeks to survive. 08/08/2024
Health news Sugary drink intake up 23% globally since 1990, study finds Global intake of sugar-sweetened beverages has risen alongside child obesity in recent decades, with the highest consumption levels in Latin America and the Middle East and North Africa. 08/08/2024
Health news Gaza at risk from polio and superbugs, WHO experts warn Gaza’s lack of clean water and crippled health system are fertile ground for the spread of infections that could become regional or even global threats, health experts said. 07/08/2024
Health news Which viruses and bacteria could cause the next pandemic? The World Health Organization believes that one of more than 30 known pathogens could cause the next pandemic. Several are already present worldwide. 06/08/2024