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
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