Healthcare For or against: Where does Europe stand on RFK Jr’s health agenda? European health authorities agree with Donald Trump’s health secretary on some big picture issues - but not on all the details. 12/04/2025
Health news Prince Harry in surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war-wounded veterans The Duke of Sussex said the facility, which opened to care for war-wounded Ukrainains, was “absolutely mind-blowing”. 11/04/2025
Health news Blood test could help identify Parkinson's long before symptoms appear The study is the latest to look for blood biomarkers that could serve as early warning signs of Parkinson’s. 11/04/2025
Health news New spit test better than blood test at detecting prostate cancer The saliva test appears to be more accurate than the standard test, which uses blood samples. 10/04/2025
Health news Testicular cancer: Warning signs and how to check you have it Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if it’s caught early. Here’s what you need to know about checking for signs and treatment. 09/04/2025
Health news Woman gives birth after UK’s first womb transplant The woman received a womb transplant from her sister in 2023, becoming the first in the UK to undergo the procedure. 08/04/2025
Nutrition Switching Western diets for this region's food could boost your health The study asked people to switch their diets for two weeks, and then tracked changes to their immune and metabolic systems. 06/04/2025
wellbeing Why rich Americans only live as long as poor people in western Europe The survival rate for wealthy Americans was on par with the poorest people in northern and western Europe, and with eastern Europeans overall. 03/04/2025
Health news Shingles vaccine tied to a 20% lower risk of dementia The findings add to a growing body of evidence that the shingles vaccine may help keep dementia at bay – but researchers still need to prove it. 02/04/2025
Health news Lowering levels of bad cholesterol could curb dementia risk by 26% Experts said more studies are needed to test whether higher levels of bad cholesterol actually cause dementia, or if it is only a risk factor. 02/04/2025
Nutrition Why you might want to rethink giving your kids dietary supplements A German consumer group flagged issues with 17 of the 18 common supplements it tested. 29/03/2025
Health news EU regulators block new Alzheimer’s drug over side effects The company behind the drug donanemab said it will ask regulators to reconsider the decision. 28/03/2025
Health news Shampoo recall over possible infection-causing bacteria contamination The recall applies to retailers in the United States, but the shampoo, which potentially contains Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria, can also be purchased online in Europe. 27/03/2025
Healthcare A brain-dead patient got a pig liver. Here’s what scientists learned The study offers the latest evidence that gene-modified pig organs could be a viable option for people suffering from organ failure. 26/03/2025
Health news Warning issued over pathogens that could lead to the next pandemic A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic. 25/03/2025
Healthcare Why Romania’s measles crisis is a warning for all of Europe A yearslong measles outbreak has exploded in Romania, fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric, a floundering medical system, and conflicting health guidance. The rest of Europe is far from immune. 25/03/2025
Nutrition What should you be eating to stay healthier for longer in old age? A new large-scale study tracked people’s dietary habits and health outcomes from midlife to about age 70. This is what they found out. 24/03/2025
Health news Tuberculosis cases have risen among kids in Europe and Central Asia The report comes amid cuts to global aid, which health officials say could lead to a resurgence of TB. 24/03/2025
Health news Global aid cuts are ‘crippling’ efforts to curb tuberculosis, WHO says Nine countries are struggling to access TB drugs, which could impact people’s treatment. 20/03/2025
Healthcare Beware of unproven cancer treatments, EU medicine regulators say The warning comes amid reports that unregulated therapies are being offered directly to patients, potentially illegally. 20/03/2025