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Can cells be reverse-aged? US company tests world-first gene therapy

A US biotechnology company has tested a gene therapy designed to reverse ageing in humans for the first time.

10/06/2026

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Doctors want more AI, but their hospitals are struggling to keep up

Healthcare professionals are saving weeks of working time each year thanks to AI, but health systems are struggling to keep pace with demand, according to a new report by Philips.

10/06/2026

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What is an ICD, the device that saved footballer Christian Eriksen?

For the second time in his career, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch. Here is how his implantable cardioverter defibrillator works.

09/06/2026

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Flesh-eating parasite still spreading in US despite past eradication

The number of animals infested with a parasitic fly whose larvae feast on living flesh has risen to five, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

09/06/2026

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Berry good for you: Why flavanols are key to a heart-healthy diet

Most dietary guidelines recommend five portions of fruits and vegetables a day, but new research suggests that for heart health, which one you choose matters more than how much you eat.

09/06/2026

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Longevity medicine: are we ready to grow old?

As Spain ages and becomes one of the countries with the highest life expectancy, doctors and new research are driving preventive and longevity medicine, seeking to be democratised and free of fraud so that people can enjoy their final years in good health.

08/06/2026

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Unsafe food causes 1.5 million deaths a year, the WHO warns

The World Health Organization warns that unsafe food harms millions of people worldwide, with children being particularly impacted.

07/06/2026

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Norway’s Crown Princess placed on lung transplant waiting list

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant following a serious deterioration of her chronic lung disease. Euronews Health explains the background for such a procedure.

05/06/2026

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Scientists design first ‘universal vaccine’ with the help of AI

A new AI-designed vaccine capable of protecting against entire families of viruses could transform how the world prepares for a future pandemic.

05/06/2026

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Don’t keep calm and carry on: British women among angriest in Europe

Long delays and dismissive attitudes within UK healthcare systems are impacting older British women especially, leaving them angrier and sadder than the rest of Europe.

05/06/2026

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Tech giants warn AI safety gaps could hand bioweapons to bad actors

Synthetic DNA can be used for vaccines, but it can also create bioweapons. Tech giants and biotechnology experts are asking for stronger regulation.

05/06/2026

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Flesh-eating fly detected in US cattle, decades after being eradicated

A parasitic fly whose larvae feasts on living flesh has been confirmed in cattle in south Texas, years after it was deemed eradicated in the country.

04/06/2026

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Spain reports 111 cases of rare cancer linked to implants

Spain's Health Ministry has confirmed more than a hundred cases of this rare cancer linked to breast implants, mostly in women with textured prostheses.

04/06/2026

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Weight-loss drugs linked to lower breast cancer risk, study finds

Women on weight-loss medication may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study.

04/06/2026

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Record heat-related deaths in Spain after an unusually warm May

Extreme heat arrived before summer, causing a record 101 deaths in May. Health authorities warn that health risks rise with every degree above alert thresholds.

03/06/2026

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Congo's Ebola outbreak is far smaller than initially feared, WHO says

The WHO confirmed 116 suspected Ebola cases in Congo, a sharp cut from previous estimates.

03/06/2026

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Six in 10 use AI for mental health support despite doubts, survey says

As incidences of anxiety, stress and depression rise worldwide, a new survey suggests more and more people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support despite concerns about the quality of the advice they receive.

03/06/2026

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Spanish health ministry approves contested reforms despite backlash

The government says the main trade unions back the reform, despite months of protests by professionals across the political spectrum. The draft law still needs Congress approval.

02/06/2026

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Could a blood test spot Alzheimer’s risk even before symptoms begin?

Scientists have developed a blood test that could spot signals of Alzheimer's disease at a much younger age.

02/06/2026

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Cryptocurrency addiction is real — and it looks just like gambling

Jamie Giles is a therapist at Castle Craig, one of Scotland's leading addiction treatment centres. He spoke to Euronews about how to spot problematic crypto investing, who is most at risk and what to do about it.

02/06/2026