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Gabriela Galvin

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Is Europe doing enough to prepare for bird flu risks to humans?

Public health risks remain low, but experts in Europe are calling for more surveillance given the virus is so widespread among birds.

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Why the UK is offering vaccines for gonorrhoea – and the EU isn’t

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

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Where in Europe do teens have the best and worst mental health?

In the 37 European countries included in a new study, boys are more likely than girls to report good mental health.

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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in the UK for the first time

The virus has emerged in northern and western Europe in recent years as a result of warmer temperatures.

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Europe's teens are turning to vapes instead of taking drugs or alcohol

The new analysis tracked nearly 114,000 teenagers across 37 countries in Europe.

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Countries sign off on global pandemic treaty at WHO meeting

The agreement will be legally binding, but it won’t enter into force right away.

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Pandemic treaty, budget cuts to top agenda at major WHO meeting

The annual meeting sets priorities for the next year in global health leadership.

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Novo Nordisk CEO steps down amid competition for weight loss drugs

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, who has led the pharmaceutical giant since 2017, joined the firm in 1991.

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Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea

The situation is “serious but manageable,” the country’s top health official said.

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Which countries in Europe pay the most for medicines?

Europeans pay different prices for medicines based on where exactly they live, but they spend way less than the US does.

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How do challenges facing Europe’s nursing workforce compare globally?

There is a shortage of 5.8 million nurses worldwide, and it’s being made worse by the demand for foreign-born healthcare professionals in Europe.

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What we know about the surge of hepatitis A in the Czech Republic

The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024.

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Weight loss drugs could slash cancer risks by 41% compared to surgery

Larger studies are needed to confirm the findings, which offer the latest evidence that the medicines can do much more than help people lose weight.

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German woman rid of cancer after new double-lung transplant surgery

The surgery method could offer new hope for some late-stage cancer patients who are out of other options.

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Scientists develop tool to predict biological age using just a selfie

The tool has some limitations, but could eventually be used to help predict health outcomes, the researchers said.

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Hair loss drug linked to risk of suicidal thoughts, EU regulator says

The medicine will remain on the shelves but will come with additional warnings about the side effects, which appear to be rare.

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Bill Gates pledges to donate entire fortune over next 20 years

The billionaire philanthropist had previously planned for his fortune to keep funding global health initiatives decades after his death.

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1 in 5 women, 1 in 7 men are victims of childhood sexual violence

The estimates are some of the most comprehensive to date on the prevalence of childhood sexual violence worldwide.

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The age your baby learns to walk at could already be in their genes

A combination of nature and nurture help determine when babies start walking, the new study shows.

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Progress has stalled on global health issues, WHO officials warn

Gaps in life expectancy, child mortality, and maternal health have narrowed between the wealthiest and poorest countries, but gains have slowed in recent years.

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