Health news Swiss regulator approves first malaria treatment for newborn babies Several African countries where malaria is widespread are expected to swiftly approve the new medicine following Swissmedic’s decision. 08/07/2025
Health news Former French officials cleared of accusations of pandemic mishandling The decision, announced by one of the former officials on X, comes five years after a top court in France opened an investigation. 07/07/2025
Health news A common bacteria could cause 12 million cases of stomach cancer Researchers said programmes to quickly screen and treat people for a common bacteria could reduce the number of expected stomach cancer cases by up to 75 per cent. 07/07/2025
Health news Hot European summers raise health risks from mosquito-borne diseases Some climate researchers believe diseases typically found in tropical regions, such as dengue and chikungunya, could become endemic in Europe. 05/07/2025
Health news WHO wants higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks The WHO believes tax hikes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks could prevent 50 million premature deaths over the next half-century. 04/07/2025
Health news US agencies altered health datasets in ‘gender ideology’ crackdown About half of US datasets studied were “substantially altered” in the two months after Donald Trump assumed the presidency, an investigation has found. 04/07/2025
Health news How could the bird flu strain raising alarm in the US enter Europe? The food safety agency analysed all the possible ways the US bird flu strain could make its way into Europe. 03/07/2025
Health news Inflammatory diet in pregnancy raises childhood diabetes risks The study indicates that women’s diets may have long-lasting effects on their children’s health. 02/07/2025
wellbeing Where are you most likely to live to 100 and why? There are about 630,000 people aged 100 or older worldwide, and the vast majority live in just 10 countries. 02/07/2025
Healthcare Microsoft says AI outperforms doctors at complex medical diagnoses The tech giant’s AI tool made the correct diagnosis for the vast majority of patients in a small study. 01/07/2025
Health news Here are 5 ways heatwaves can affect your health Extreme temperatures affect the body in different ways. Here are a few key health challenges from heatwaves. 30/06/2025
wellbeing Teenage girls are the loneliest people worldwide, study finds Men and women are about equally likely to say they are lonely, though teenage girls report higher loneliness levels than other groups, a new report found. 30/06/2025
Health news WHO Europe: 1.8 million avoidable deaths from chronic disease annually Most deaths are linked to risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol, and diet. 28/06/2025
Health news How can you stay safe from E. coli amid a deadly outbreak in France? Most strains of E. coli are not dangerous, but some can cause serious health problems. 27/06/2025
Healthcare Why Spain thinks Novo Nordisk may be illegally advertising Ozempic Spain is investigating Novo Nordisk over concerns it may be indirectly marketing its weight loss drugs. Euronews Health spoke to the country’s health secretary to find out more. 27/06/2025
Health news US halts funding to group offering vaccines to low-income countries GAVI said it has raised €7.9 billion toward a €10.5 billion goal to fund its work over the next five years. 26/06/2025
Health news Police seize €57 million in black market medicines, weight loss drugs Interpol cited a concerning rise in demand for unauthorised weight loss drugs and peptide supplements in Europe and other wealthy regions. 25/06/2025
Health news Why children aren’t getting vaccinated anymore An estimated 15.7 million children worldwide had not received any routine vaccinations as of 2023. 25/06/2025
Health news People with autoimmune conditions at higher risk of poor mental health The findings are the latest to suggest that chronic inflammation, which is a hallmark of autoimmune disorders, could raise the risk of mental health issues. 25/06/2025
Health news French doctors warn of health risks from heavy metal in everyday foods People are most often exposed to cadmium, a heavy metal used in phosphate fertilisers, through their food. 24/06/2025