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Spain's FA backs fertility treatment for players and referees

Elite players in Spain’s women’s national team and staff to be given access to fertility treatments to ease up pressure and better plan if or when to become mothers. The decision comes as Europe grapples with falling fertility rates.

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It’s not just how many steps you take. It’s how fast you walk

It is not only the number of steps per day but also the walking pace that matters for lowering the risk of early death, according to new research.

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The young brain’s hidden weakness: When plasticity goes wrong

The very capacity that makes younger brains adaptable may also make them more likely to rewire an injury into a persistent pathological network, a new study found.

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Health warnings could reduce youth’s hours spent on social media

Pop-up messages that warn of the harms of social media could help reduce youth’s social media use, a new study found.

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AI is starting to see migraine as more than just a headache

Researchers used artificial intelligence and genetic data from more than 43,000 people to identify biological patterns that could reshape how one of the world’s most common neurological disorders is diagnosed and treated.

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Back or elbow pain? You might be gaming too much

A new study has found a strong association between mobile gaming addiction and musculoskeletal pain, with addicted students more than three times as likely to report neck pain and more than four times as likely to report elbow pain.

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Booze at young age linked to lasting brain changes

Binge drinking during adolescence may cause lasting changes to brain structure and function, including disrupted communication within the brain, according to a new study.

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Air conditioners save thousands of lives yearly in the US

Household air conditioning prevents over 5,000 heat-related deaths every year in the United States alone, a new study found.

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Estonia moves to protect youth’s mental health in the digital age

Estonia joins Europe's youth online-safety push—but chooses expert-led prevention over a blanket social-media ban.

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Scientists find possible new route to more powerful mRNA drugs

The next generation of mRNA medicines – including vaccines fighting against infectious disease, cancer and autoimmune conditions – may depend on a surprisingly small change: swapping one chemical modification for another.

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Europe’s mosquito problem is getting harder to control

Europe is facing a growing mosquito-borne disease threat — and the continent’s ability to fight it remains uneven, according to the EU’s disease prevention agency.

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Latvia uncovers border tunnel, intercepts 28 migrants from Belarus

Latvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months, something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime

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No nicotine-containing products are safe for your heart

Smoking, vaping or taking a nicotine pouch – while not equally dangerous, all nicotine-containing products are harmful to the heart.

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“I wanna try it so bad”: How TikTok shapes what teenagers eat

TikTok trends are influencing what teenagers eat, from viral restaurant dishes and fast food to recipes and influencer diets. But new research suggests parents may also have a role in limiting the platform’s influence.

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When work hours hurt health

For workers, unpredictable schedules may be more than an inconvenience. New research suggests that large swings in working hours are associated with poorer health — but the effects differ sharply between men and women.

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The border frontline: Latvia faces migrants, drones and war fears

Latvia, on the European Union and NATO’s eastern frontier, is stepping up border security as it faces renewed pressure from irregular migration, drone incursions and the growing threat posed by Russia and Belarus.

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How to avoid tick bites this summer

Summer means long days outdoors — but across much of Europe, it also means peak tick season. The good news is that a few simple habits can substantially reduce the risk of being bitten.

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A race of short legs and big personalities: corgis take over Vilnius

Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of racing, costumes, barking contests and plenty of fluffy fun.

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Corgis race, bark and dress up at quirky competition in Vilnius

Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of races, agility challenges and costume contests, with US-owned corgi “GG” taking the 2026 title.

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Gut viruses evolving tricks could help fight superbugs

Scientists have found that some viruses can deliberately generate genetic diversity to evade bacterial defences, offering a potential new clue for developing treatments when antibiotics fail.

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