http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:27:13 +0200 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:27:13 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/22/health-ministry-mobilises-vaccines-to-ceuta-after-tuberculosis-and-scabies-cases-detected http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/22/health-ministry-mobilises-vaccines-to-ceuta-after-tuberculosis-and-scabies-cases-detected Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:25:46 +0200 Health authorities are seeking to ensure vaccine supplies in Ceuta after cases of tuberculosis, gastroenteritis, scabies and impetigo were detected. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/22/scientists-find-possible-new-route-to-more-powerful-mrna-drugs http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/22/scientists-find-possible-new-route-to-more-powerful-mrna-drugs Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:32:45 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/nearly-40000-non-compliant-condoms-sold-in-france-authorities-urge-testing http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/nearly-40000-non-compliant-condoms-sold-in-france-authorities-urge-testing Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:21:57 +0200 Around 30 products sold online and in chemists have been flagged by the consumer watchdog as posing a risk of STIs or unwanted pregnancies. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/europes-mosquito-problem-is-getting-harder-to-control http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/europes-mosquito-problem-is-getting-harder-to-control Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:02:51 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/west-nile-virus-spread-rises-again-in-greece-as-authorities-stay-on-alert http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/west-nile-virus-spread-rises-again-in-greece-as-authorities-stay-on-alert Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:39:25 +0200 Particular emphasis is placed on tackling mosquitoes, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are found in higher concentrations. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/no-nicotine-containing-products-are-safe-for-your-heart http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/21/no-nicotine-containing-products-are-safe-for-your-heart Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:16:41 +0200 Smoking, vaping or taking a nicotine pouch – while not equally dangerous, all nicotine-containing products are harmful to the heart. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/20/dr-congo-to-receive-70000-doses-of-ebola-vaccine-used-in-past-outbreaks-who-says http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/20/dr-congo-to-receive-70000-doses-of-ebola-vaccine-used-in-past-outbreaks-who-says Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:08:41 +0200 The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, which includes the WHO and other partners, said the doses will be released immediately following a request from DR Congo’s government. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/20/strasbourg-hospital-ae-disrupted-by-illicit-drone-deliveries-to-nearby-prison http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/20/strasbourg-hospital-ae-disrupted-by-illicit-drone-deliveries-to-nearby-prison Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:33:19 +0200 Since early August, the Hautepierre University Hospital heliport has been shut down at night because of drone "deliveries" to Elsau prison. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/20/i-wanna-try-it-so-bad-how-tiktok-shapes-what-teenagers-eat-and-the-role-parents-can-play http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/20/i-wanna-try-it-so-bad-how-tiktok-shapes-what-teenagers-eat-and-the-role-parents-can-play Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:14:10 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/20/london-childrens-lungs-grow-faster-as-traffic-pollution-falls http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/20/london-childrens-lungs-grow-faster-as-traffic-pollution-falls Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200 A new study is the first to link improved air quality from a clean-air zone with faster lung growth in children living in London. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/19/unstable-hours-unequal-health-the-hidden-health-cost-of-unpredictable-work http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/19/unstable-hours-unequal-health-the-hidden-health-cost-of-unpredictable-work Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:15:30 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/19/strength-training-pregnancy-diabetes http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/19/strength-training-pregnancy-diabetes Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:34:21 +0200 When we see a pregnant woman lifting something heavy, our first instinct may be to offer a helping hand. But what if lifting weights could actually be good for her? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/19/album-releases-linked-to-rise-in-traffic-deaths-study http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/19/album-releases-linked-to-rise-in-traffic-deaths-study Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:41:11 +0200 A new US study found that traffic deaths rose 15% on days when major albums by artists including Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny were released and music streaming surged. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/19/hot-nights-health-effects http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/19/hot-nights-health-effects Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:43 +0200 The heat-stress season is getting longer. And heatwaves don’t just affect us during the day. Researchers are increasingly warning about the consequences of hotter nights for sleep and health. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/18/costipated-in-space http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/18/costipated-in-space Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:37 +0200 Blood tests from 52 astronauts suggest that gut bacteria break down more protein during spaceflight. The findings may also be relevant for patients on Earth. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/18/ebola-outbreak-congo-becomes-countrys-worst http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/18/ebola-outbreak-congo-becomes-countrys-worst Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:41:45 +0200 Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,300 people, making it the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever recorded in the country. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/17/attention-immune-response-study http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/17/attention-immune-response-study Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:09:40 +0200 We know that where we direct our attention can change how we experience pain. Now, new research suggests that attention may affect more than just how pain feels: it may also influence the body’s immune response. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/17/how-to-avoid-tick-bites-and-diseases-they-spread-this-summer http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/17/how-to-avoid-tick-bites-and-diseases-they-spread-this-summer Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:31:19 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/17/heat-alerts-no-action http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/17/heat-alerts-no-action Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:03:21 +0200 Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe - but a new study finds that 41% of people who saw heat-health alerts in England took no protective action. Why aren't warnings translating into action? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/17/what-does-your-biological-age-actually-mean-scientists-take-a-closer-look http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/17/what-does-your-biological-age-actually-mean-scientists-take-a-closer-look Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:53 +0200 US scientists analysed blood samples from more than 3,200 people to decode what five of the most widely used biological ageing tests are actually picking up in the body. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/15/madrid-hospital-creates-first-bone-metamaterial-prosthesis-prevents-leg-amputation http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/15/madrid-hospital-creates-first-bone-metamaterial-prosthesis-prevents-leg-amputation Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:59:41 +0200 Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital has created the world's first personalised metamaterial bone prosthesis, successfully implanted in a 38-year-old with tibial sarcoma, avoiding leg amputation. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/15/gut-viruses-are-evolving-new-tricks-to-beat-bacteria-and-could-help-fight-superbugs http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/15/gut-viruses-are-evolving-new-tricks-to-beat-bacteria-and-could-help-fight-superbugs Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:29:05 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/14/smokers-know-tobacco-causes-cancer-theyre-less-clear-on-the-heart-risks http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/14/smokers-know-tobacco-causes-cancer-theyre-less-clear-on-the-heart-risks Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:23:39 +0200 A new research covering more than 240,000 smokers across 46 countries finds little progress in understanding the cardiovascular damage caused by tobacco — raising questions about whether decades of health warnings are getting through. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/ebola-spreads-to-sixth-dr-congo-province-raising-fears-it-could-spread-to-south-sudan http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/ebola-spreads-to-sixth-dr-congo-province-raising-fears-it-could-spread-to-south-sudan Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:13:55 +0200 The DRC's deadliest Ebola outbreak from 2018-2020 killed nearly 2,300 people out of 3,500 recorded cases. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/trumps-vaccine-overhaul-could-fuel-mistrust-and-leave-europe-vulnerable-to-disease-resurge http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/trumps-vaccine-overhaul-could-fuel-mistrust-and-leave-europe-vulnerable-to-disease-resurge Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:46:14 +0200 The fallout from US President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at reducing the number of universally recommended childhood immunisations could extend beyond the United States, fuelling vaccine mistrust and creating immunisation gaps. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/a-tiny-hard-spot-was-lucy-davis-first-sign-of-breast-cancer-what-else-should-you-check-for http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/a-tiny-hard-spot-was-lucy-davis-first-sign-of-breast-cancer-what-else-should-you-check-for Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:07:50 +0200 British actor Lucy Davis almost ignored the first sign of her breast cancer. Here’s what to look out for and when to get screened. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/west-nile-virus-surge-in-greece-with-attica-at-the-epicentre http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/west-nile-virus-surge-in-greece-with-attica-at-the-epicentre Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:58:39 +0200 Greek authorities are concerned over the West Nile virus surge in the country, with 45 new locally transmitted infections reported last week. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/taking-the-stairs-could-be-better-for-your-heart-than-you-think http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/13/taking-the-stairs-could-be-better-for-your-heart-than-you-think Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:04:27 +0200 Taking the stairs can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/12/how-to-tell-if-the-eclipse-damaged-your-eyes-key-warning-symptoms http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/12/how-to-tell-if-the-eclipse-damaged-your-eyes-key-warning-symptoms Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:00:54 +0200 Dry eyes or a gritty sensation after the eclipse may be short‑lived, but a central blind spot can signal retinal damage. A specialist explains how to tell the difference and when to seek medical help. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/12/e-scooters-public-health-challenge-as-number-of-injuries-involving-kids-soared-15-times-in http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/12/e-scooters-public-health-challenge-as-number-of-injuries-involving-kids-soared-15-times-in Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:44:09 +0200 477 children have been injured by e-scooters between 2019 and 2024, according to a new study from three major trauma centres in the United Kingdom. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/12/childrens-safety-at-sea-and-in-pools-10-rules-that-can-save-a-life http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/12/childrens-safety-at-sea-and-in-pools-10-rules-that-can-save-a-life Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:33:24 +0200 Doctors and the Red Cross issue practical advice to help swimmers stay safe in the water this summer. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/how-to-protect-your-eyes-while-watching-the-solar-eclipse http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/how-to-protect-your-eyes-while-watching-the-solar-eclipse Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:36:41 +0200 As thousands of people prepare to watch a solar eclipse on 12 August, eye-health experts are urging viewers to use proper protective eyewear to avoid potentially serious damage to their vision. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/toxic-blue-green-algae-confirmed-in-baltic-sea-avoid-these-waters http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/toxic-blue-green-algae-confirmed-in-baltic-sea-avoid-these-waters Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:12:18 +0200 Attention swimmers: health authorities warn against bathing at some Baltic Sea beaches due to blue-green algae, which can cause skin irritation and stomach problems. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/why-do-our-eyes-skip-and-reread-words-ai-may-reveal-how-we-read-efficiently http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/why-do-our-eyes-skip-and-reread-words-ai-may-reveal-how-we-read-efficiently Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:29 +0200 A new AI model could help scientists understand the hidden decisions behind how we read, and eventually personalise text for different readers and situations. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/ebola-death-toll-in-dr-congo-outbreak-rises-to-more-than-2000-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/ebola-death-toll-in-dr-congo-outbreak-rises-to-more-than-2000-officials-say Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:12:38 +0200 The Ebola outbreak, which has hit the DRC's conflict-plagued eastern and northeastern regions, was declared on 15 May but is thought to have already been spreading for several weeks. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/exercise-could-become-a-bigger-part-of-parkinsons-treatment-as-scientists-probe-musclebrai http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/exercise-could-become-a-bigger-part-of-parkinsons-treatment-as-scientists-probe-musclebrai Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200 Scientists are uncovering fresh evidence that exercise may help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease through biological signals released by muscles. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/trump-signs-order-calling-for-fewer-childhood-vaccines-going-against-medical-groups-advice http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/trump-signs-order-calling-for-fewer-childhood-vaccines-going-against-medical-groups-advice Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:31:18 +0200 The order recommends giving all childhood vaccinations at separate visits whenever feasible, which had earlier been blocked by a federal judge, and dividing the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine into three distinct single injections http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/who-warehouse-in-ukraine-destroyed-after-overnight-strikes http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/11/who-warehouse-in-ukraine-destroyed-after-overnight-strikes Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:40 +0200 A World Health Organization humanitarian warehouse holding supplies worth an estimated $500,000 was destroyed, as Kyiv and Moscow exchanged missile strikes over the weekend. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/10/mosquitoes-have-favourites-and-each-species-has-its-own http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/10/mosquitoes-have-favourites-and-each-species-has-its-own Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:57:24 +0200 Different mosquito species prefer different people. Understanding what makes some people “mosquitoe magnets” could help scientists develop new ways to combat mosquito-borne diseases. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/10/three-midlife-health-factors-could-delay-dementia-by-13-years-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/10/three-midlife-health-factors-could-delay-dementia-by-13-years-study-finds Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:14:59 +0200 People with good vascular health may gain extra dementia-free years, new research suggests. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/08/wildfire-smoke-poses-growing-risk-to-pregnant-women-as-climate-change-worsens-us-study-fin http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/08/wildfire-smoke-poses-growing-risk-to-pregnant-women-as-climate-change-worsens-us-study-fin Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:22 +0200 Wildfire smoke is emerging as a growing threat to pregnant women, with new research suggesting that climate-driven fires are exposing more expectant mothers to harmful air pollution even as conventional sources of pollution decline. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/07/italy-and-france-announce-international-meeting-on-addiction-prevention-and-recovery http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/07/italy-and-france-announce-international-meeting-on-addiction-prevention-and-recovery Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:46:23 +0200 Italy and France, co-founders of the European Coalition Against Drugs (ECAD), on Thursday announced an international meeting on prevention and addiction recovery. The summit will be held on 23 October 2026 in Italy. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/07/scientists-create-first-ai-designed-viruses-to-fight-drug-resistant-superbugs http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/07/scientists-create-first-ai-designed-viruses-to-fight-drug-resistant-superbugs Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:04:52 +0200 Researchers in the United States have used artificial intelligence to create viruses, opening pathways for new drug development and raising biosecurity fears. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/07/sleep-may-matter-more-than-screen-time-or-diet-for-teenagers-grades-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/07/sleep-may-matter-more-than-screen-time-or-diet-for-teenagers-grades-study-finds Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:30:04 +0200 Sleep quality matters more to teenagers' grades and social lives than diet or exercise, new research shows. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/06/older-or-younger-sibling-birth-order-may-affect-health-later-in-life http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/06/older-or-younger-sibling-birth-order-may-affect-health-later-in-life Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:07:24 +0200 The order in which children are born may shape their risk of developing dozens of diseases, from autism and allergies to substance abuse. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/06/west-nile-virus-spreads-in-europe-greece-reports-surge-italy-leads-infections-first-case-i http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/06/west-nile-virus-spreads-in-europe-greece-reports-surge-italy-leads-infections-first-case-i Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:27:30 +0200 Greece and Italy are reporting the highest West Nile virus activity in Europe this season. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/06/weight-loss-drugs-tied-to-lower-fracture-risk-in-diabetes-patients-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/06/weight-loss-drugs-tied-to-lower-fracture-risk-in-diabetes-patients-study-finds Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200 Weight-loss medicines linked to 21% lower fracture risk in type 2 diabetes patients, a new study found, challenging assumptions that rapid weight loss inevitably raises fracture risk. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/06/medicines-watchdog-approves-first-ever-mrna-based-flu-shot-in-the-us http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/06/medicines-watchdog-approves-first-ever-mrna-based-flu-shot-in-the-us Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:41 +0200 The US medicines regulator approved the first-ever mRNA-based vaccine in the US against flu for seniors. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/05/basque-country-halves-colon-cancer-deaths-with-screening-programme http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/05/basque-country-halves-colon-cancer-deaths-with-screening-programme Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:05:45 +0200 A Spanish study links the colorectal cancer screening programme rolled out in the Basque Country to a 50% drop in deaths among people aged 50 to 69. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/05/moderna-starts-human-trials-for-bundibugyo-ebola-vaccine-as-congos-outbreak-continues http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/05/moderna-starts-human-trials-for-bundibugyo-ebola-vaccine-as-congos-outbreak-continues Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:31:34 +0200 Moderna has vaccinated the first participants in a trial for a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, as the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to battle its fastest-growing outbreak on record.