https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:21:32 +0200 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:21:32 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com 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-wards-a-new-model https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/portuguese-hospital-lets-pets-visit-owners-on-wards-a-new-model Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:53:08 +0200 In northern and central Europe, pets stay outside hospitals. São João's flexible model unites clinical benefits and safety, with no infections yet. "There is too much fear," says the doctor who helped draft the project's 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/loneliness-and-social-isolation-cost-you-up-to-six-years-of-healthy-life https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/loneliness-and-social-isolation-cost-you-up-to-six-years-of-healthy-life Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:23:24 +0200 Loneliness and social isolation could shorten the number of disease-free years a person has left, and men and women aren't affected in the same way. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/europeans-are-exercising-more-but-who-gets-to-take-part https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/europeans-are-exercising-more-but-who-gets-to-take-part Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:05:25 +0200 More Europeans are playing sports and doing so more often than four years ago. However, disparities remain across countries, from how regularly people play sports to how well their cities support active living. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/most-european-men-would-try-new-contraception-methods-if-available-survey-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/most-european-men-would-try-new-contraception-methods-if-available-survey-finds Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:10:11 +0200 Most men would embrace contraception designed for them, such as on-demand pills taken before sex, a daily hormonal gel or a thermal silicone ring, but funding gaps are keeping these products years away from pharmacy shelves. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/rare-infections-during-pregnancy-linked-to-higher-risk-of-severe-intellectual-disability-a https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/rare-infections-during-pregnancy-linked-to-higher-risk-of-severe-intellectual-disability-a Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:27:52 +0200 Children born with infections such as syphilis, rubella and cytomegalovirus are far more likely to be diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability, according to a new study. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/world-cup-fans-were-exposed-to-junk-food-alcohol-and-gambling-ads-every-seven-seconds https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/world-cup-fans-were-exposed-to-junk-food-alcohol-and-gambling-ads-every-seven-seconds Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200 Advertising for junk food, alcohol and gambling during the match live coverage of the World Cup occupied almost a quarter of the tournament’s total live broadcast time, a new study has found. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/eu-sends-experts-to-congo-as-ebola-outbreak-continues-congo-receives-vaccines-for-clinical https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/eu-sends-experts-to-congo-as-ebola-outbreak-continues-congo-receives-vaccines-for-clinical Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:16:43 +0200 Two European epidemiologists are going to the epicentre of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the meantime, clinical trials of the Ervebo vaccine kick off. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/19/who-deserves-a-transplant-ais-answer-isnt-the-same-as-a-human-doctors https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/19/who-deserves-a-transplant-ais-answer-isnt-the-same-as-a-human-doctors Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:16:34 +0200 AI chatbots make faster, more confident, but less nuanced decisions than human doctors when choosing who gets a life-saving kidney transplant. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/women-dominate-europes-health-workforce-but-earn-19-less-per-hour-who-warns https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/women-dominate-europes-health-workforce-but-earn-19-less-per-hour-who-warns Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:50:47 +0200 Despite dominating Europe's health and care sector, women hold just over half of its top-paying jobs, according to a new WHO report. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/women-offered-less-invasive-or-intensive-treatment-than-men-with-the-same-conditions https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/women-offered-less-invasive-or-intensive-treatment-than-men-with-the-same-conditions Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:15:57 +0200 Women are less likely than men to be offered invasive or intensive treatments, such as surgery or strong painkillers, for the same medical conditions, a new study has found. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/fiji-declares-national-hiv-crisis-as-new-cases-spike https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/fiji-declares-national-hiv-crisis-as-new-cases-spike Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:27:34 +0200 Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after a surge in new cases, with the government and international agencies racing to contain a crisis driven by sexual transmission and injection drug use. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/after-two-deaths-malaria-warning-in-frankfurt https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/after-two-deaths-malaria-warning-in-frankfurt Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:26:03 +0200 Since July 2026, eight people in Germany have contracted malaria, two fatally. Frankfurt now urges residents with such symptoms to consider malaria and consult a doctor. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/for-cancer-survivors-tai-chi-can-ease-sleep-problems-fatigue-and-pain-study-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/for-cancer-survivors-tai-chi-can-ease-sleep-problems-fatigue-and-pain-study-finds Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:50:56 +0200 Mind-body therapies can help people living with the lingering effects of cancer treatment manage fatigue, pain and sleep problems, according to a new analysis. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/adhd-is-linked-to-almost-50-increase-in-gut-problems https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/adhd-is-linked-to-almost-50-increase-in-gut-problems Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:45:08 +0200 People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are significantly more likely to experience a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new systematic review covering more than 1.9 million people. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/danish-pharma-giant-novo-to-use-anthropics-claude-to-advance-ai-drug-discovery https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/danish-pharma-giant-novo-to-use-anthropics-claude-to-advance-ai-drug-discovery Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:26:15 +0200 The deal underscores a broader push by drugmakers to integrate AI across research and development to boost new drug discovery. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/air-pollution-exposure-linked-to-higher-risk-of-suicide-and-suicidal-thoughts-study-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/air-pollution-exposure-linked-to-higher-risk-of-suicide-and-suicidal-thoughts-study-finds Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:42:58 +0200 Short- and long-term exposure to air pollution may contribute to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and death by suicide, according to a new analysis. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/study-cooling-temperatures-increase-risk-of-cardiac-arrests https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/study-cooling-temperatures-increase-risk-of-cardiac-arrests Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:57:19 +0200 A new study by Hungarian researchers suggests weather data could predict, up to three days ahead, periods with more out-of-hospital cardiac arrests than usual. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/ai-in-health-must-be-done-in-a-european-way-without-replacing-doctors-von-der-leyen-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/ai-in-health-must-be-done-in-a-european-way-without-replacing-doctors-von-der-leyen-says Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:39:42 +0200 AI can improve healthcare in Europe, but must never replace doctors, the EU’s Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in her State of the Union speech today.