https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:08:04 +0200 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:08:04 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/west-nile-virus-europe-records-its-worst-season-ever-as-cases-spread-north https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/west-nile-virus-europe-records-its-worst-season-ever-as-cases-spread-north Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:58 +0200 West Nile virus is spreading in Europe, with cases rising and the virus moving further north, the ECDC has warned. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/kenya-records-second-ebola-case-as-outbreak-in-congo-keeps-growing https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/kenya-records-second-ebola-case-as-outbreak-in-congo-keeps-growing Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:34:28 +0200 Kenya has confirmed its second Ebola case, a close relative of the country’s first victim, as the outbreak in Congo continues to grow. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/mental-health-at-work-starts-by-breaking-the-taboo-eu-agency-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/mental-health-at-work-starts-by-breaking-the-taboo-eu-agency-says Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:21:16 +0200 Nearly half of European workers face mental health risks on the job, yet the subject remains taboo. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/spains-hallmark-in-vatican-the-spanish-medical-science-behind-pope-francis-lung-operation https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/spains-hallmark-in-vatican-the-spanish-medical-science-behind-pope-francis-lung-operation Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:55:07 +0200 Thoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed the Uniportal VATS technique, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision, which was used in the pontiff's surgery. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/ai-in-healthcare-from-fighting-epidemics-to-family-doctors https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/ai-in-healthcare-from-fighting-epidemics-to-family-doctors Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:05:49 +0200 A situation report in an hour instead of a day: in Africa's fight against Ebola, AI shows how it can bolster healthcare, in Germany too. But experts warn of opaque systems and unresolved risks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/climate-change-is-putting-europes-brain-health-at-risk https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/climate-change-is-putting-europes-brain-health-at-risk Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:06:41 +0200 Rising temperatures, poor air quality and the spread of infectious diseases could increase the burden of neurological disorders, with the most vulnerable communities facing the greatest risks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/global-health-is-a-team-sport-world-health-summit-in-berlin https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/global-health-is-a-team-sport-world-health-summit-in-berlin Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:15:24 +0200 In a world of multiple crises, global health must once again be seen as a team sport, says World Health Summit president Prof Dr Axel R. Pries in an interview with Euronews. He also sees Europe, built on the EU framework, in a leading role. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/women-with-autoimmune-diseases-face-longer-waits-and-more-misdiagnoses-than-men https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/women-with-autoimmune-diseases-face-longer-waits-and-more-misdiagnoses-than-men Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:55:18 +0200 Women are significantly more likely than men to face prolonged delays and have physical autoimmune symptoms dismissed as psychological conditions, such as anxiety or depression, a study has found. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/can-ai-help-healthcare-move-from-treatment-to-prevention https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/can-ai-help-healthcare-move-from-treatment-to-prevention Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:47:30 +0200 AI could help identify people at risk of developing certain conditions before they become ill, allowing healthcare providers to intervene earlier. But technology alone will not deliver that change. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/what-to-know-about-pope-leo-xivs-upcoming-lung-surgery https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/what-to-know-about-pope-leo-xivs-upcoming-lung-surgery Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:04:37 +0200 Pope Leo XIV is to undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule — a small growth of dense tissue inside the lung. Here is what to know about the procedure. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/less-substance-use-and-fewer-problems-among-teens-but-risk-is-highest-for-the-most-vulnera https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/less-substance-use-and-fewer-problems-among-teens-but-risk-is-highest-for-the-most-vulnera Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:16:48 +0200 Portuguese teenagers are drinking and using drugs less and facing fewer problems, but risks are increasingly concentrated among those with multiple vulnerabilities, according to a new ICAD study on addictive behaviours. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/10/silent-killer-study-finds-most-with-high-blood-pressure-unaware https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/10/silent-killer-study-finds-most-with-high-blood-pressure-unaware Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:33:37 +0200 Men showed higher rates of hypertension, with 42% affected compared with 29% of women, after adjusting the figures for age groups. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/frozen-testicular-tissue-transplanted-in-bid-to-restore-fertility-after-chemotherapy https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/frozen-testicular-tissue-transplanted-in-bid-to-restore-fertility-after-chemotherapy Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:39:37 +0200 Protecting fertility is a major challenge for young men undergoing aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy. Freezing their own testicular tissue before such treatments could help. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/graphene-opens-new-way-to-detect-brain-damage-after-stroke https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/graphene-opens-new-way-to-detect-brain-damage-after-stroke Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:03:29 +0200 An international team of scientists involving Spain's CSIC has developed graphene sensors that pinpoint the brain regions most vulnerable after a stroke, tested in mice, opening the door to preventing further damage and improving treatment. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/from-barbershops-to-nature-courses-how-community-driven-campaigns-are-rethinking-mens-ment https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/from-barbershops-to-nature-courses-how-community-driven-campaigns-are-rethinking-mens-ment Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:53:43 +0200 As waiting lists for mental health care continue to grow, community-driven campaigns across Europe have been finding unique ways to support men in particular. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/barcelona-research-team-creates-ai-to-detect-ageing-in-blood-stem-cells https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/barcelona-research-team-creates-ai-to-detect-ageing-in-blood-stem-cells Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:01:05 +0200 ChromAgeNet has decoded chromatin architecture, the 3D organisation of DNA in the nucleus, distinguishing young from aged blood stem cells and opening new paths for cell rejuvenation. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/the-disease-that-once-ravaged-europe-still-exists-could-plague-return-to-spain https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/the-disease-that-once-ravaged-europe-still-exists-could-plague-return-to-spain Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:05:28 +0200 The death of a scientist in Russia has reignited fears of plague. Spain has seen no local cases for decades, yet the disease persists elsewhere. How real is the risk in Europe? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/two-thirds-of-young-europeans-suffered-childhood-trauma-with-lasting-life-impact-who-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/two-thirds-of-young-europeans-suffered-childhood-trauma-with-lasting-life-impact-who-finds Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:21:21 +0200 Two-thirds of European children experienced trauma that ‘follows them into the classroom, job market and their relationships’. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/portuguese-hospital-lets-pets-visit-owners-on-the-wards-test-for-paradigm-shift https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/portuguese-hospital-lets-pets-visit-owners-on-the-wards-test-for-paradigm-shift Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:53:08 +0200 In northern and central Europe, pets are usually kept outside hospitals. Sao Joao's flexible model balances clinical benefits and safety, with no infections so far. "There is excessive fear," says the doctor who helped draft the rules. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/women-in-this-sardinian-village-live-exceptionally-long-researchers-are-asking-why https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/women-in-this-sardinian-village-live-exceptionally-long-researchers-are-asking-why Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:46:35 +0200 Researchers say Bolotana, a town of just a bit more than 2,000 inhabitants in Sardinia, may join Japan’s Okinawa and Greece’s Ikaria among the world's longevity hotspots. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/type-1-diabetes-should-not-set-the-limits-on-a-childs-sports-dreams https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/type-1-diabetes-should-not-set-the-limits-on-a-childs-sports-dreams Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:23:58 +0200 'Exercise, know your body, monitor your glucose and learn to adjust your insulin and your diet correctly,' a Greek professor tells those who have type 1 diabetes. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/menopause-patients-left-without-treatment-what-is-happening-in-spain https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/menopause-patients-left-without-treatment-what-is-happening-in-spain Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:04:57 +0200 The shortage of Lenzetto has had a domino effect on other menopause hormone treatments in Spain and other European countries. Spain's Health Ministry expects supplies to improve in November, but Spain's Medicines watchdog warns the timetable is still unclear. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/menopause-drug-lenzetto-to-return-to-spanish-pharmacies-in-november https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/menopause-drug-lenzetto-to-return-to-spanish-pharmacies-in-november Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:20:19 +0200 Hungarian pharma company Gedeon Richter has told Euronews it expects to resume supply of its menopause treatment in Spain from mid-November, but warns global limits may stop it from meeting demand in 2027. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/longevity-why-do-poles-live-shorter-than-western-europeans https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/longevity-why-do-poles-live-shorter-than-western-europeans Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:49:58 +0200 Poland still clearly trails Western Europe in life expectancy and years lived in good health. According to Robert Mordaka, a public health specialist, prevention and everyday habits are crucial. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/plague-fears-in-siberia-how-are-irkutsk-residents-reacting https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/plague-fears-in-siberia-how-are-irkutsk-residents-reacting Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:56:06 +0200 Irkutsk residents react to reports of a suspected pneumonic plague death at a local anti-plague institute, with authorities saying the cause of death remains unconfirmed. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/french-and-japanese-scientists-win-2026-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-for-what-could-change-how https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/french-and-japanese-scientists-win-2026-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-for-what-could-change-how Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:44:08 +0200 Two researchers have won this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work that could change how medicines are made. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/invasive-plant-spreads-across-portugal-and-lengthens-allergy-season https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/invasive-plant-spreads-across-portugal-and-lengthens-allergy-season Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:03:55 +0200 Known for its showy plumes and used as an ornamental for decades, pampas grass, also known as Cortaderia selloana, is spreading, threatening biodiversity and raising vegetation management costs. Experts call for urgent action to halt its advance and reduce pollen exposure. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/pneumonic-plague-suspected-in-russia-what-we-know-and-what-is-the-risk-to-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/pneumonic-plague-suspected-in-russia-what-we-know-and-what-is-the-risk-to-europe Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:59:28 +0200 The death of a staff member at an anti-plague institute in Russia following a laboratory accident has put the spotlight on plague and how it spreads. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/pneumonic-plague-in-russia-what-do-experts-say-about-the-risk https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/pneumonic-plague-in-russia-what-do-experts-say-about-the-risk Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:45:50 +0200 Russian authorities are investigating the death of a laboratory worker from an unexplained respiratory infection after unconfirmed reports suggested pneumonic plague. Experts say the disease is treatable with antibiotics and is unlikely to spread widely. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/could-teenage-fitness-shape-your-mental-health-decades-later-new-research-suggests-it-migh https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/could-teenage-fitness-shape-your-mental-health-decades-later-new-research-suggests-it-migh Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:10:07 +0200 Being fit as a teenager may help protect against depression in adulthood, a new study suggests. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/how-light-became-a-remote-control-for-the-brain-and-won-a-nobel-prize https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/how-light-became-a-remote-control-for-the-brain-and-won-a-nobel-prize Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:14:11 +0200 Optogenetics, the technique that lets scientists control brain cells with light, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/new-molecule-restores-memory-in-animals-with-alzheimers-disease https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/new-molecule-restores-memory-in-animals-with-alzheimers-disease Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:40:25 +0200 The molecule RSQ-020 targets the Tau protein, which, when it folds incorrectly and forms clumps, is implicated in many severe neurodegenerative diseases. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/nobel-prize-2026-kicks-off-who-will-win-the-medicine-award https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/nobel-prize-2026-kicks-off-who-will-win-the-medicine-award Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:45 +0200 Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics — a method that "provides opportunities for mapping the brain in a way that we could once only dream of." https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/researchers-discover-how-the-brain-updates-memories-with-new-information https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/researchers-discover-how-the-brain-updates-memories-with-new-information Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:51 +0200 A joint study by three Spanish institutions shows how certain hippocampal neurons safeguard existing memories even as new information about events is stored. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/03/the-way-you-speak-could-reveal-early-signs-of-brain-ageing https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/03/the-way-you-speak-could-reveal-early-signs-of-brain-ageing Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:40:59 +0200 The way we speak may reveal how quickly we are ageing, with older-sounding speech linked to dementia and brain changes. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/swedish-researchers-create-an-ai-scientist-that-designs-and-runs-its-own-experiments https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/swedish-researchers-create-an-ai-scientist-that-designs-and-runs-its-own-experiments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:15:17 +0200 Swedes created an AI system that can carry out the full scientific process from hypothesis to results interpretation with minimal human input. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/greece-to-set-up-a-new-national-dementia-centre-for-patients-families-and-caretakers https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/greece-to-set-up-a-new-national-dementia-centre-for-patients-families-and-caretakers Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:11:17 +0200 The new centre in Athens will provide cognitive training, occupational and music therapy, plus services for prevention, diagnosis and ongoing patient monitoring. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/two-million-portuguese-suffer-from-migraine-but-many-still-lack-care https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/two-million-portuguese-suffer-from-migraine-but-many-still-lack-care Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:28:21 +0200 Worldwide, around 1.3 billion people live with migraine, making it one of the most common neurological disorders and a leading cause of disability. Despite its impact, it is underdiagnosed and many patients still lack adequate care. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/where-does-body-fat-go-when-we-lose-weight-the-answer-is-stranger-than-you-expect https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/where-does-body-fat-go-when-we-lose-weight-the-answer-is-stranger-than-you-expect Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200 Researchers estimate that around 84% of lost body fat is exhaled as carbon dioxide, while the remaining 16% is lost as water. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/mental-health-under-scrutiny-spain-lags-europe-in-psychologists-pay-or-wait https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/mental-health-under-scrutiny-spain-lags-europe-in-psychologists-pay-or-wait Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:12:33 +0200 With six clinical psychologists per 100,000 people, against nearly 18 in Europe, regular therapy in Spain is out of reach for many; the alternative is costly private care. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/air-pollution-is-slowing-down-marathon-runners-study-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/air-pollution-is-slowing-down-marathon-runners-study-finds Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:49:27 +0200 Higher levels of nitrogen dioxide on race day are linked to slower marathon times, particularly among non-elite runners, new research suggests. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/one-in-eight-cancer-cases-worldwide-is-linked-to-preventable-infections-study-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/one-in-eight-cancer-cases-worldwide-is-linked-to-preventable-infections-study-finds Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:04:42 +0200 Infections caused by viruses, bacterium and parasites caused an estimated 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, with low- and middle-income countries bearing most of the burden. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/cholesterol-blood-pressure-can-be-silent-killers-european-commission-is-after-them https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/cholesterol-blood-pressure-can-be-silent-killers-european-commission-is-after-them Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:40:21 +0200 The European Commission is urging EU countries to step up cardiovascular health checks, as it launches the bloc’s first EU Screening Week. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/can-birdwatching-help-stroke-recovery-researchers-say-it-could-aid-communication-skills https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/can-birdwatching-help-stroke-recovery-researchers-say-it-could-aid-communication-skills Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:13:40 +0200 Watching birds has become a meaningful part of stroke recovery at the University of Montana, offering a natural, low-pressure way to practise communication, researchers say. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/the-sea-full-of-diclofenac-how-researchers-are-trying-to-cut-pharmaceutical-pollution-in-t https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/the-sea-full-of-diclofenac-how-researchers-are-trying-to-cut-pharmaceutical-pollution-in-t Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:57:43 +0200 Paracetamol, ibuprofen, carbamazepine, diclofenac, and other pharmaceuticals are being found in the Baltic Sea. Researchers say changing how some medicines are prescribed, used and disposed of could help reduce the flow. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/27/are-you-in-pain-in-some-cases-exercising-may-be-as-good-as-painkillers https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/27/are-you-in-pain-in-some-cases-exercising-may-be-as-good-as-painkillers Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:35:13 +0200 From pilates to tai chi, even modest amounts of exercise can relieve pain as effectively as common pain medicines, opening the door to holistic therapeutic approaches, according to a new study. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/obesity-and-overweight-cost-european-economies-billions-of-euros-a-year-industry-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/obesity-and-overweight-cost-european-economies-billions-of-euros-a-year-industry-says Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:19:15 +0200 Obesity and overweight are costing European economies billions of euros every year, with the burden equivalent to what some countries spend on housing or defence, according to a pharmaceutical industry’s report. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/could-childhood-sugar-intake-raise-the-risk-of-adult-anxiety https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/could-childhood-sugar-intake-raise-the-risk-of-adult-anxiety Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:15:01 +0200 Exposure to sugar in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, from conception to around the age of two and a half, increases the risk of developing anxiety in adulthood, according to a new study. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/greece-sounds-alarm-over-fake-eye-therapies-from-iridology-to-no-glasses-exercises https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/greece-sounds-alarm-over-fake-eye-therapies-from-iridology-to-no-glasses-exercises Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:04:10 +0200 The Hellenic Ophthalmological Society (HOS) is sounding the alarm, urging the public not to trust unproven, non-evidence-based practices. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/experimental-project-releases-30000-mosquitoes-in-lisbon-that-do-not-bite https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/experimental-project-releases-30000-mosquitoes-in-lisbon-that-do-not-bite Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:59:24 +0200 Thirty thousand sterile male mosquitoes will be released on Thursday in Alvalade, Lisbon, in a final trial to curb the Asian tiger mosquito, which spreads dengue, zika and yellow fever.