http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:10:11 +0200 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:10:11 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/09/plant-food-rich-diet-may-cut-dementia-risk-even-when-started-later-in-life-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/09/plant-food-rich-diet-may-cut-dementia-risk-even-when-started-later-in-life-study-finds Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:09:58 +0200 Plant-food rich diets might have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but the quality of the diet is crucial. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/09/in-sickness-and-in-health-study-links-marriage-to-lower-cancer-risk http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/09/in-sickness-and-in-health-study-links-marriage-to-lower-cancer-risk Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:48:21 +0200 Marital status may be a powerful social determinant of cancer. Rates of the disease are significantly higher among people who were never married, a new study has found. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/09/long-covid-could-cost-oecd-countries-116-billion-a-year-over-the-next-decade http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/09/long-covid-could-cost-oecd-countries-116-billion-a-year-over-the-next-decade Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:29 +0200 The chronic condition could cost OECD countries billions per year, with the total comparable to the annual health budgets of the Netherlands or Spain, a new report shows. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/08/eu-pledges-700m-to-the-global-fund-as-cuts-worldwide-threaten-international-health-aid http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/08/eu-pledges-700m-to-the-global-fund-as-cuts-worldwide-threaten-international-health-aid Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:11:15 +0200 The European Commission has lowered its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria as donors worldwide scale back contributions to global health aid. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/07/microbiome-studies http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/07/microbiome-studies Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:23:19 +0200 Recent studies not only show the importance of the microbiome but also give clear indicators as to how changes in gut bacteria can signal or influence specific health outcomes. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/05/state-medical-insurance-reform-aims-to-expand-access-to-healthcare http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/05/state-medical-insurance-reform-aims-to-expand-access-to-healthcare Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:12:35 +0200 The reform will introduce digital referrals, a national health insurance fund and a guaranteed package of medical services funded through the state budget. Officials say the changes aim to improve efficiency, expand access and reduce informal payments. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/05/pollen-is-here-to-stay-as-seasons-get-longer-heres-how-to-protect-yourself http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/05/pollen-is-here-to-stay-as-seasons-get-longer-heres-how-to-protect-yourself Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:00:20 +0200 With pollen season starting earlier and lasting longer across Europe, allergy sufferers face a growing annual challenge, but a few small habits can make a difference. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/04/the-new-spring-detox-how-to-eat-like-a-greek-monk-over-lent http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/04/the-new-spring-detox-how-to-eat-like-a-greek-monk-over-lent Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:39 +0200 A proper fast for a few weeks can boost health, researchers and nutritionists say. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/03/everyday-plastic-chemicals-linked-to-millions-of-premature-births-worldwide http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/03/everyday-plastic-chemicals-linked-to-millions-of-premature-births-worldwide Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:49:28 +0200 A new study found that a chemical that is all around us could have contributed to 2 million preterm births. But not all parts of the world are affected to the same extent. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/03/easter-eggs-can-be-dyed-and-still-eaten-follow-these-tips-to-make-sure-its-safe http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/03/easter-eggs-can-be-dyed-and-still-eaten-follow-these-tips-to-make-sure-its-safe Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:14:37 +0200 Eggs can be safely dyed and eaten over the Easter holiday by following a few simple food safety rules when cooking, cooling, and handling them. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/03/not-all-chocolate-is-created-equal-but-there-are-some-health-benefits http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/03/not-all-chocolate-is-created-equal-but-there-are-some-health-benefits Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:21 +0200 Cacao has been associated with multiple health benefits; however, experts warn that commercial chocolate may not be as good. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/02/quitting-smoking-cytisine-can-help-and-other-tips http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/02/quitting-smoking-cytisine-can-help-and-other-tips Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:06:10 +0200 From cytisine to psychological paths, via drugs and alternative techniques: what really works to quit smoking and why it is easier to do so today http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/02/study-links-exposure-to-agricultural-pesticides-to-cancer-risk http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/02/study-links-exposure-to-agricultural-pesticides-to-cancer-risk Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:01:56 +0200 Living in areas with high agricultural pesticide exposure is associated with higher cancer risks, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/01/how-lonely-you-feel-may-matter-more-than-how-alone-you-actually-are-research-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/01/how-lonely-you-feel-may-matter-more-than-how-alone-you-actually-are-research-finds Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:01:38 +0200 Being alone and feeling lonely are not the same, and researchers say addressing that difference can prevent serious health impacts. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/31/e-cigarettes-are-more-effective-for-quitting-smoking-but-experts-warn-they-are-not-risk-fr http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/31/e-cigarettes-are-more-effective-for-quitting-smoking-but-experts-warn-they-are-not-risk-fr Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:48:19 +0200 E-cigarettes are more effective than traditional methods like patches and gum for quitting smoking, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/30/eli-lilly-invests-in-ai-designed-drugs-in-new-deal-with-insilico-medicine-worth-up-to-239b http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/30/eli-lilly-invests-in-ai-designed-drugs-in-new-deal-with-insilico-medicine-worth-up-to-239b Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:46:38 +0200 Eli Lilly has partnered with AI biotech Insilico Medicine for exclusive global rights to develop and commercialise medicines designed entirely by artificial intelligence. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/30/working-from-home-is-linked-to-higher-fertility-new-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/30/working-from-home-is-linked-to-higher-fertility-new-study-finds Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:18 +0200 The research, covering 38 countries including those in Europe, finds that realised and planned fertility increases by 0.32 children per woman when both partners work from home at least one day per week compared with those who work at employer or client sites. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/28/why-are-older-adults-far-more-at-risk-from-covid-or-flu http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/28/why-are-older-adults-far-more-at-risk-from-covid-or-flu Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:13 +0100 New research highlights the impact of ageing-related inflammation, especially due to immune cells marked by the GZMK gene, first seen in people affected by severe COVID. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/27/from-spain-to-luxembourg-how-is-euthanasia-regulated-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/27/from-spain-to-luxembourg-how-is-euthanasia-regulated-across-europe Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:09:47 +0100 European countries vary widely in their approach to assisted dying, how is euthanasia regulated across Europe? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/27/drought-is-fuelling-antibiotic-resistance-worldwide-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/27/drought-is-fuelling-antibiotic-resistance-worldwide-study-finds Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:58:48 +0100 Drought concentrates antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soil, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on public health, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/26/young-spanish-woman http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/26/young-spanish-woman Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:20:57 +0100 The death of Noelia Castillo, after a long legal battle with her family, reopens the debate on the euthanasia law in Spain. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/26/iran-risks-going-many-years-backward-as-environmental-destruction-threatens-long-term-heal http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/26/iran-risks-going-many-years-backward-as-environmental-destruction-threatens-long-term-heal Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:49 +0100 Attacks on gas fields, nuclear sites, and desalination plants are leaching toxic pollutants into air, soil, and water, that could impact health for decades, experts say. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/26/italy-confirms-first-european-human-h9n2-avian-flu-case http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/26/italy-confirms-first-european-human-h9n2-avian-flu-case Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:12 +0100 The first human case of H9N2 avian flu in Europe has been detected in Italy in a person who travelled from outside the continent. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/26/spring-clock-change-forward-more-light-and-less-sleep-how-does-it-affect-your-health http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/26/spring-clock-change-forward-more-light-and-less-sleep-how-does-it-affect-your-health Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:50:05 +0100 As Europe’s clocks move forward this Sunday, health experts warn that even a one-hour shift disrupts the body's circadian rhythms. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/25/adhd-medication-in-childhood-may-lower-risk-of-psychosis-later-in-life-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/25/adhd-medication-in-childhood-may-lower-risk-of-psychosis-later-in-life-study-finds Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:15:51 +0100 The study provides one of the clearest indications to date that a widely used ADHD medication does not increase long-term psychosis risk - and may even offer some protection when used early in life. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/25/more-frequent-ejaculation-may-improve-male-fertility-study-suggests http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/25/more-frequent-ejaculation-may-improve-male-fertility-study-suggests Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:02 +0100 The study suggests that regular ejaculation could give male fertility "a small but meaningful boost" - and that even a few days’ delay could matter for IVF success. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/25/vatican-says-catholics-may-receive-animal-organ-transplants-in-new-guidelines http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/25/vatican-says-catholics-may-receive-animal-organ-transplants-in-new-guidelines Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:16:00 +0100 New guidelines from the Catholic Church outline medical and ethical considerations for animal organ transplants into humans. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/25/vivid-dreams-could-be-key-to-feeling-well-rested-new-study-suggests http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/25/vivid-dreams-could-be-key-to-feeling-well-rested-new-study-suggests Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:45:09 +0100 Researchers found that people often feel they’ve slept most deeply not just during unconscious rest, but after immersive dream experiences - challenging the idea that deep sleep means a “switched off” brain. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/24/5-ways-to-protect-your-health-when-air-pollution-spikes http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/24/5-ways-to-protect-your-health-when-air-pollution-spikes Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:26:19 +0100 Small changes to your routine can cut your exposure more than you might think. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/24/europe-misses-1-out-of-5-tuberculosis-cases-as-drug-resistance-rises-health-agencies-warn http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/24/europe-misses-1-out-of-5-tuberculosis-cases-as-drug-resistance-rises-health-agencies-warn Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:27 +0100 Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/23/pfizer-and-valnevas-lyme-disease-vaccine-shows-70-efficacy-in-clinical-trial http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/23/pfizer-and-valnevas-lyme-disease-vaccine-shows-70-efficacy-in-clinical-trial Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:19:35 +0100 Pfizer and Valneva's Lyme disease vaccine has shown promising results in clinical trials, paving the way for regulatory approval despite setbacks due to fewer cases than expected, according to the companies. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/23/meningitis-b-cases-in-the-uk-drop-as-authorities-expand-vaccination http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/23/meningitis-b-cases-in-the-uk-drop-as-authorities-expand-vaccination Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:49:15 +0100 The number of confirmed cases in the Kent meningitis B outbreak has fallen to 29 following laboratory reclassification, according to United Kingdom health authorities. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/23/what-python-blood-can-teach-us-about-weight-loss-muscle-health-and-gut-bacteria http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/23/what-python-blood-can-teach-us-about-weight-loss-muscle-health-and-gut-bacteria Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:39 +0100 Lessons in weight loss: The metabolism of pythons could inspire therapies. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/22/breakthrough-in-brain-research-german-researcher-discovers-brain-navigational-system http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/22/breakthrough-in-brain-research-german-researcher-discovers-brain-navigational-system Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:20:21 +0100 The brain helps us navigate through the world, but it also functions as a navigational system. This is the opinion of neuroscientist Prof. Christian Doeller, who has just been awarded the Leibniz Prize worth 2.5 million euros for his research. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/21/wine-drinkers-show-lower-heart-risk-than-other-alcohol-consumers-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/21/wine-drinkers-show-lower-heart-risk-than-other-alcohol-consumers-study-finds Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:00:36 +0100 A study of 340,000 adults suggests not all alcohol carries the same risk - even at low to moderate levels, beer, cider and spirits were linked to higher mortality, while wine was associated with a lower risk. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/20/tiktok-leads-social-media-platforms-in-mental-health-misinformation-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/20/tiktok-leads-social-media-platforms-in-mental-health-misinformation-study-finds Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:17:16 +0100 Social media is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/20/sleep-tracking-apps-can-heighten-anxiety-in-people-with-insomnia-study-warns http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/20/sleep-tracking-apps-can-heighten-anxiety-in-people-with-insomnia-study-warns Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:05 +0100 Sleep tracking devices can worsen anxiety in people with insomnia by increasing their focus on sleep quality, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/19/tiny-capsules-could-make-radiotherapy-safer-and-more-effective-portuguese-scientists-find http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/19/tiny-capsules-could-make-radiotherapy-safer-and-more-effective-portuguese-scientists-find Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:57:12 +0100 This approach aims to reduce the side effects of radiotherapy on healthy tissues. The project relies on the use of lithium-6. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/19/air-pollution-linked-to-greater-health-risks-in-poorer-european-regions-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/19/air-pollution-linked-to-greater-health-risks-in-poorer-european-regions-study-finds Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:19:38 +0100 In Europe, the poorest regions suffer the most from the health effects of air pollution, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/19/weight-loss-drugs-may-lower-the-risk-of-depression-anxiety-and-self-harm-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/19/weight-loss-drugs-may-lower-the-risk-of-depression-anxiety-and-self-harm-study-finds Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:31 +0100 GLP-1 weight-loss drugs with semaglutide were associated with a lower risk of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and self-harm, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/19/which-country-is-the-happiest-in-the-world-as-social-media-takes-toll-on-western-europe-an http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/19/which-country-is-the-happiest-in-the-world-as-social-media-takes-toll-on-western-europe-an Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:02:44 +0100 Six European countries made it into the top 10, but the findings come with a warning: young people’s happiness across the world is being hindered by social media. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/18/greece-launches-digital-age-verification-system-to-curb-tobacco-and-alcohol-sales-to-minor http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/18/greece-launches-digital-age-verification-system-to-curb-tobacco-and-alcohol-sales-to-minor Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:29:54 +0100 Greece now applies the age certification system favoured by the European Union http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/18/everything-to-know-about-the-meningitis-b-outbreak-in-the-uk http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/18/everything-to-know-about-the-meningitis-b-outbreak-in-the-uk Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:03:02 +0100 An outbreak of meningitis B has occurred in southeast England, with 20 confirmed or suspected cases so far. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and treatment. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/18/argentina-has-officially-left-the-world-health-organization http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/18/argentina-has-officially-left-the-world-health-organization Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:21:42 +0100 Javier Milei's government finalises Argentina's withdrawal from the WHO, citing health sovereignty. Despite this, it assures that international cooperation in health will continue through bilateral and regional agreements. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/17/the-biggest-challenge-and-opportunity-euronews-health-summit-key-takeaways http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/17/the-biggest-challenge-and-opportunity-euronews-health-summit-key-takeaways Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:14:34 +0100 Medicine shortages, European health sovereignty, the ethical lines of AI, and mental health dominated the conversation Euronews’ Health Summit in Brussels. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/17/eu-healthcare-model-cannot-be-taken-for-granted-commissioner-varhelyi-tells-euronews-healt http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/17/eu-healthcare-model-cannot-be-taken-for-granted-commissioner-varhelyi-tells-euronews-healt Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:30:54 +0100 Simplification is key to boosting Europe’s healthcare competitiveness, fostering innovation, and reaching patients across the region, according to European Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/17/global-warming-could-make-exercise-harder-and-kill-500000-more-people-a-year-study-warns http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/17/global-warming-could-make-exercise-harder-and-kill-500000-more-people-a-year-study-warns Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:39:02 +0100 Analysing data from 156 countries, researchers say each additional month of extreme heat could significantly increase global inactivity levels, especially in lower-income regions. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/17/euronews-health-summit-2026-everything-to-know-and-where-to-watch http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/17/euronews-health-summit-2026-everything-to-know-and-where-to-watch Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:07 +0100 The Euronews Health Summit 2026 gathers policymakers, innovators, and patient advocates to tackle the continent's most pressing healthcare challenges. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/16/from-diagnosis-to-data-how-ai-is-reshaping-healthcare-and-raising-ethical-questions http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/16/from-diagnosis-to-data-how-ai-is-reshaping-healthcare-and-raising-ethical-questions Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:08 +0100 Can artificial intelligence reshape healthcare without deepening inequalities or outpacing the rules designed to govern it? Experts will debate the boundaries of Europe’s digital health future at Euronews Health Summit on 17 March in Brussels. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/14/europes-fertility-rates-keep-falling-which-countries-have-the-highest-rates-and-biggest-dr http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/14/europes-fertility-rates-keep-falling-which-countries-have-the-highest-rates-and-biggest-dr Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:30:08 +0100 Euronews Health takes a closer look at declining fertility rates across Europe. Experts point to multifaceted reasons behind the decline, and Europe is not alone in facing this trend.