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Europe’s new AI rules target food fraud and safety risks

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Could multivitamin supplements slow ageing?

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Reducing parent stress cuts child obesity risk, study finds

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Rising temperatures result in fewer boys being born, study finds

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Is asking a chatbot for medical advice actually safe?

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Europe has thousands of female scientists. But can you name any?

Despite a surge in female scientists across the continent, women account for just 13 percent of European inventors.

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The dangers of asking ChatGPT your health questions

ChatGPT Health struggles to recognise when users need urgent care, according to a new study.

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Can sugar help relieve pain for babies?

Sugar placed in a baby’s mouth before a needle procedure can reduce pain, according to a new scientific review.

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The EU sees record number of dangerous products in 2025, report finds

The European Union intercepted a record number of dangerous products in 2025, with cosmetics, toys, and electric appliances leading the list.

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Revealed: How pollution is worsening Europe’s mental health crisis

Air pollution, environmental noise, and exposure to toxic chemicals are all linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, the European Environment Agency warns.

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Child obesity to hit 228 million by 2040, report finds

By 2040 there will be more children who are overweight than not for the first time in history, a new report has found.

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Weight loss drugs can help heart attack recovery, study

Weight-loss medication improves blood flow and can reduce the chance of complications, a new study has found.

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Global breast cancer cases set to reach 3.5 million by 2050, study

Breast cancer cases are expected to rise worldwide due to population ageing and growth, according to a new study.

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Declining fertility in Europe: Why Turkey is leading the drop

Turkey’s total fertility rate fell from 2.11 to 1.51 between 2013 and 2023. Beyond long-term structural and cultural changes, experts point to economic instability and institutional constraints as key factors behind the recent sharp decline.

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Is Greenland’s health system as bad as Donald Trump says it is?

Greenland’s government has reiterated the need for foreign healthcare staff and the strengthening of its health system following a US statement alleging patients are not properly treated in the country.

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New oral pill outperforms weight-loss alternatives, trial finds

Eli Lilly’s new oral pill, orforglipron, led to up to 8% weight loss in clinical trials, outperforming existing oral semaglutide alternatives.

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Vegetarian diets linked to lower cancer risk, study finds

People who follow vegetarian diets have a lower risk of several common cancers, according to the largest study to date on non-meat diets and cancer.

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Vasectomy, yes: Access to permanent contraception unequal in Poland

In Poland, vasectomy is becoming an increasingly popular method of permanent contraception among men. In contrast, female tubal ligation is illegal on request.

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Sperm swim faster in summer, new study finds

The findings could matter for couples trying to conceive and for fertility clinics interpreting test results.

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Europe leads tobacco use and girls’ vaping rates rise, WHO warns

Despite overall tobacco use decline, vaping and novel tobacco products are driving increased use among young people in Europe, according to the World Health Organization.

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Mental health is declining globally. Where in Europe suffers the most?

Young adults are facing worse mental health and daily life challenges, driven by weak family bonds, low spirituality, early smartphone use, and high ultra-processed food consumption.

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Spain to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s

The Spanish government is moving ahead with a ban on energy drinks for minors, based on data that warns of the risks of caffeine in adolescents.

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A simple blood test may help predict who is most likely to live longer

Scientists found that tiny RNA molecules in the bloodstream - known as piRNAs - were stronger predictors of short-term survival than age, cholesterol or lifestyle factors.

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How to read your phone’s air quality index to better your health

What does an air quality index of 7 mean? How does this affect health, and what measures can be taken?

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How global warming is impacting the health of Tour de France athletes

As temperatures continue to rise across Europe, a new study highlights the impact on elite athletes’ health - and urges summer sports’ organisers to re-think when they host their events.

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UK welcomes first baby born after womb transplant from dead donor

The groundbreaking womb transplant from a deceased donor is the first of its kind in the country and only the third ever carried out in Europe.

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Could this new material make rugby safer for young players?

The material stays soft and flexible during normal play but stiffens instantly on impact to absorb energy, potentially lowering the force transferred to the brain.

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Seeing influencers drink makes young adults want to drink too, study

The content young people see on social media influences their behaviour towards alcohol, according to a new study.

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Health experts warn of risks of online ‘paracetamol challenge’

Health bodies across Europe are warning about the so-called “paracetamol challenge,” which encourages adolescents to ingest dangerous amounts of the medicine.

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Could pet cats help scientists understand human cancer?

Certain cancers in pet cats develop through genetic mutations very similar to those in humans, which could help improve treatments for both species, according to new research.

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Does being bilingual affect the mother-child neural bond?

International Mother Language Day: Speaking and playing in a second language has no impact on mother-child brain synchrony, a new study has found.

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What is ALS? These are the symptoms, causes and treatments

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nervous system; around 400,000 people live with it worldwide.

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Winter Olympics injuries: The most common and least well-known

Winter Olympic athletes face high injury rates, yet some of the most common injuries go unnoticed.

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Religious circumcision: How it's done, and what the law says

An investigation into three mohelim in Antwerp has prompted a diplomatic row between Brussels and Washington. What are the rules in Belgium, and further afield? And how has the religious community responded?

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Playing Tetris can reduce PTSD memories, study finds

Tetris can reduce intrusive memories of trauma, with symptoms fading after six months, new research has found.

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Climate change's impact on mental health: What is eco-anxiety?

Eco-anxiety is "a term that encompasses the set of emotional responses of the population to the anticipation and experience of phenomena associated with climate change," explained psychologist Teresa Pereira to Euronews. How do you manifest (and deal with) these negative feelings?

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Experts warn of growing antibiotic-resistant food illnesses in Europe

Antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria remains a public health concern in Europe as it limits treatment options, according to a new report.

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Experts warn open data may help AI design dangerous pathogens

More than 100 researchers call for safeguards on high-risk biological datasets to prevent AI misuse, which could create deadly pathogens.

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Air pollution may increase risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds

People with greater exposure to air pollution may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to a new study.

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Single-dose psychedelic treatment may ease depression, research finds

One dose of the active compound in ayahuasca significantly improves depressive symptoms in early stages of a clinical trial, according to a new study.

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Researchers find antibiotic-resistant bacteria from 5,000 years ago

A strain of bacteria found in a Romanian ice cave is resistant to ten modern antibiotics, according to a new study.

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Brushing your teeth three times a day prevents dementia, experts say

Maintaining good oral hygiene isn’t only important for your teeth, but is also integral to the prevention of diseases like dementia, new research reveals.

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These everyday foods could expose children to harmful heavy metals

A new French study warns that children are exposed to high levels of heavy metals and acrylamide through everyday foods such as cereals, pastries, bread, and fish.

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What happens to frozen eggs and embryos no longer needed?

As fertility treatments are on the rise, patchy legislation across Europe leaves thousands of eggs and embryos in limbo.

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Simply the zest: What are the healthiest fruits?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what are the other healthiest fruits to consume? And how do their benefits vary? Euronews Health cherry-picks the best.

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How athletes eat to win during the Olympic Games

During the Winter Olympic Games, thousands of athletes have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the facilities. What are they eating, and what role does nutrition play in the competition?

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Smart clothing beats health tracking wearables in body tracking, study

Sensors in looser clothing outperform tight wearables in tracking body metrics, according to new research.

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From almonds to pistachios: Which nut is the healthiest?

Nuts are packed with health benefits. How can each of them improve diets?

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Could the UK’s smokefree generation law end youth smoking?

The policy could lead to health gains that build over time, with tens of thousands of additional healthy years of life. By 2075, the policy could deliver around 88,000 extra healthy life years compared with no new law.

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