http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:05:20 +0200 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:05:20 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/01/mysterious-dna-two-unknown-ancestors-found-in-human-genome http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/08/01/mysterious-dna-two-unknown-ancestors-found-in-human-genome Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:05:07 +0200 The human family tree is gaining new branches. Researchers have found in modern humans' DNA signs of two previously unknown ancestors – extinct human forms with no fossils or decoded DNA, yet they have left traces in our genome. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/31/ancient-mummy-dna-in-chile-shows-that-colonisation-brought-smallpox-to-the-americas http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/31/ancient-mummy-dna-in-chile-shows-that-colonisation-brought-smallpox-to-the-americas Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:08:42 +0200 Analysis of DNA from Chilean mummies has revealed the earliest known genome of the smallpox virus recovered from the Americas. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/31/prepare-dont-just-react-eu-advisers-warn-after-16000-excess-deaths-due-to-heatwaves http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/31/prepare-dont-just-react-eu-advisers-warn-after-16000-excess-deaths-due-to-heatwaves Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:58:41 +0200 As Europe counts over 16,000 excess deaths due to this summer’s soaring temperatures, the European Union’s health security committee is calling for a fundamental shift in how governments prepare for heatwaves — moving away from reacting to emergencies towards systematic, long-term planning. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/31/europes-youth-is-losing-strength-and-flexibility-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/31/europes-youth-is-losing-strength-and-flexibility-study-finds Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:05:23 +0200 European children are in worse physical shape than at almost any point in the last 60 years, new research shows, which will have an impact on both the current and future health of this population. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/30/invasive-mould-infections-are-more-common-than-thought-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/30/invasive-mould-infections-are-more-common-than-thought-study-finds Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:56:43 +0200 A new study suggests invasive mould infections are a bigger and more common health risk than previously thought. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/30/heat-boosts-vibrio-and-other-bacteria-how-to-avoid-infections-at-the-beach-pool-or-sea http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/30/heat-boosts-vibrio-and-other-bacteria-how-to-avoid-infections-at-the-beach-pool-or-sea Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:28:38 +0200 Heat and rising water temperatures increase the risk of infections such as vibriosis, swimmer's ear and gastroenteritis. These are experts' recommendations to prevent them. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/30/inem-helicopters-over-portugal-ready-to-take-off-in-three-minutes http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/30/inem-helicopters-over-portugal-ready-to-take-off-in-three-minutes Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:12:08 +0200 In Portugal, INEM medical helicopters stand ready, taking off in under five minutes to reach remote areas where every second can mean life or death. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/30/europes-heatwaves-are-fuelling-infectious-diseases-health-agency-warns http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/30/europes-heatwaves-are-fuelling-infectious-diseases-health-agency-warns Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:05:50 +0200 As summers are getting longer and hotter, health experts warn that higher temperatures are creating the perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/29/wildfire-smoke-a-health-emergency-beyond-the-flames-who-warns http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/29/wildfire-smoke-a-health-emergency-beyond-the-flames-who-warns Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:34:15 +0200 Wildfire smoke from southern Europe's fires is a growing health emergency, WHO warns, and public health authorities need to do more to inform and protect the most vulnerable. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/29/industrial-chicken-farms-are-fuelling-the-spread-of-diarrhoea-causing-bacteria-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/29/industrial-chicken-farms-are-fuelling-the-spread-of-diarrhoea-causing-bacteria-study-finds Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:39 +0200 Industrial chicken farms are boosting the spread of gastroenteritis-causing bacteria, as the global chicken population has surged to roughly 31 billion birds, new research shows. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/28/two-thirds-of-children-exposed-to-extreme-temperatures-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/28/two-thirds-of-children-exposed-to-extreme-temperatures-in-europe Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:47 +0200 Six months into 2026, three times more children were exposed to extreme temperatures compared to the whole of 2025, according to a child rights organisation. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/28/europe-set-to-miss-2030-hepatitis-elimination-targets-health-agency-warns http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/28/europe-set-to-miss-2030-hepatitis-elimination-targets-health-agency-warns Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:55:07 +0200 Despite years of progress, the ECDC says Europe is to miss its 2030 goal to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat, as gaps in child vaccination and inadequate reduction measures are seen across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/28/chronic-financial-stress-speeds-up-brain-ageing-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/28/chronic-financial-stress-speeds-up-brain-ageing-study-finds Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:57:43 +0200 Persistent financial stress is linked to lower memory and faster brain ageing, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/28/jet-lag-tips-what-to-eat-and-drink-to-beat-travel-fatigue http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/28/jet-lag-tips-what-to-eat-and-drink-to-beat-travel-fatigue Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:01 +0200 What you eat and drink before, during and after a flight can ease jet lag symptoms. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/27/why-one-smoker-gets-cancer-and-another-doesnt-a-study-provides-clues http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/27/why-one-smoker-gets-cancer-and-another-doesnt-a-study-provides-clues Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:27:11 +0200 For the first time scientists provided evidence on the effect genetic makeup has on developing cancer, underscoring the need to take personalised care into account. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/healing-trees-iberian-peninsulas-first-therapeutic-forest-is-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/healing-trees-iberian-peninsulas-first-therapeutic-forest-is-in-portugal Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:37:04 +0200 The Bussaco National Forest has become the first certified Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula, joining an exclusive group of just four sites worldwide. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/27/switching-to-electric-stoves-could-cut-asthma-attacks-as-effectively-as-medicine-study-fin http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/27/switching-to-electric-stoves-could-cut-asthma-attacks-as-effectively-as-medicine-study-fin Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:05:42 +0200 A simple kitchen upgrade, swapping gas for electric, may do as much for asthma sufferers as the drugs they take every day, researchers have found. The change is not a cure, but an exposure-reduction strategy that may complement existing treatments. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/25/wildfire-air-pollution-can-travel-thousands-of-kilometres-heres-how-to-protect-yourself http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/25/wildfire-air-pollution-can-travel-thousands-of-kilometres-heres-how-to-protect-yourself Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:02:53 +0200 "Climate change, wildfires and air pollution is a vicious circle," says Clean Air Fund CEO Jane Burston – and toxic particles can travel thousands of kilometres. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/wildfires-up-57-in-europe-in-just-four-years-who-warns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/24/wildfires-up-57-in-europe-in-just-four-years-who-warns Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:01:55 +0200 As wildfires rage across parts of Europe, the WHO has warned of a sharp rise in wildfires across the region and their growing toll on human health. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/major-victory-sweden-plans-to-ban-forever-chemicals-in-everyday-products-ahead-of-eu http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/major-victory-sweden-plans-to-ban-forever-chemicals-in-everyday-products-ahead-of-eu Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:12:47 +0200 Sweden plans to ban forever chemicals in kitchen appliances and clothing by 2028. When will the EU follow suit? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/24/how-to-avoid-west-nile-virus-as-cases-start-to-rise-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/24/how-to-avoid-west-nile-virus-as-cases-start-to-rise-in-europe Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:56:12 +0200 Cover up, use insect repellent and clear stagnant water around your home, WHO Europe advises, as West Nile virus cases climb in parts of southern Europe. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/24/why-the-fastest-growing-ebola-outbreak-in-history-is-becoming-more-challenging http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/24/why-the-fastest-growing-ebola-outbreak-in-history-is-becoming-more-challenging Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:08:27 +0200 The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 1,000 people in eastern Congo as health officials race to contain the virus amid ongoing conflict, mistrust and the absence of an approved treatment. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/24/more-people-use-chatgpt-as-a-therapist-two-experts-explain-why http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/24/more-people-use-chatgpt-as-a-therapist-two-experts-explain-why Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:55:07 +0200 Talking to ChatGPT about anxiety, break-ups or personal problems is becoming increasingly common. Two psychologists examine why more and more people turn to artificial intelligence for emotional support. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/social-media-florence-opens-italys-first-centre-for-digital-addiction http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/social-media-florence-opens-italys-first-centre-for-digital-addiction Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:58:02 +0200 "Discover", Italy's first specialist centre to tackle risks linked to the misuse of digital technologies, is to open in Florence. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-linked-to-low-but-real-risk-of-hair-loss-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-linked-to-low-but-real-risk-of-hair-loss-study-finds Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:15:28 +0200 People taking GLP-1 drugs have a low risk of hair loss, which is significantly higher than for those on other diabetes medications, a new study has found. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/west-nile-virus-21-cases-in-greece-as-it-spreads-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/west-nile-virus-21-cases-in-greece-as-it-spreads-across-europe Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:30:02 +0200 Italy, Spain, Romania and North Macedonia also reported locally acquired cases of West Nile virus infection. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/over-5800-excess-deaths-recorded-in-france-during-the-june-heatwave http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/23/over-5800-excess-deaths-recorded-in-france-during-the-june-heatwave Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:59 +0200 At least 5,764 excess deaths in France were recorded during the record-breaking heatwave last month, marking the country's deadliest heat event since 2003. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/22/people-are-living-longer-but-not-healthier-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/22/people-are-living-longer-but-not-healthier-study-finds Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:03:33 +0200 People are living longer than ever before, but a major new global study suggests that many of those additional years are increasingly being spent in poor health. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/what-are-the-catastrophic-pesticides-that-led-frances-environment-minister-to-quit http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/what-are-the-catastrophic-pesticides-that-led-frances-environment-minister-to-quit Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:17:23 +0200 Acetamiprid and flupyradifurone have been proven to harm bees and could be a risk to children’s developing brains. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/it-will-get-worse-worlds-second-coldest-capital-faces-record-heat http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/it-will-get-worse-worlds-second-coldest-capital-faces-record-heat Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:57:10 +0200 Experts warn that the extreme heat reflects a broader climate trend that is increasing health, water and food security risks across Central Asia. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/22/up-to-five-daily-cups-of-coffee-are-safe-for-the-heart-new-review-says http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/22/up-to-five-daily-cups-of-coffee-are-safe-for-the-heart-new-review-says Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:25 +0200 A major new review says up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults and may even come with benefits. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/outcry-in-algeria-after-two-doctors-die-after-gruelling-on-call-shifts http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/outcry-in-algeria-after-two-doctors-die-after-gruelling-on-call-shifts Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:22 +0200 A resident neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later — deaths colleagues say reflect years of chronic overwork, understaffing and inadequate conditions in Algeria's public hospitals, demanding a revision of on-call rules dating back to 2013. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/21/government-moves-to-ban-smoking-on-terraces-and-beaches-under-new-anti-tobacco-law http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/21/government-moves-to-ban-smoking-on-terraces-and-beaches-under-new-anti-tobacco-law Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:38:46 +0200 The bill extends smoke-free areas, bans under-18s from smoking, treats vapes like tobacco and tightens rules on their sale, advertising and sponsorship. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/21/living-near-noisy-traffic-could-increase-parkinsons-risk-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/21/living-near-noisy-traffic-could-increase-parkinsons-risk-study-finds Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:09:32 +0200 Long-term exposure to a busy road may increase the chances of developing Parkinson's disease, though a quiet side of the house could give some protection, new research suggests. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/21/how-to-keep-babies-safe-when-temperatures-soar-this-summer http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/21/how-to-keep-babies-safe-when-temperatures-soar-this-summer Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:10:33 +0200 As heatwaves grow more frequent and severe, here's what parents need to know to keep infants and young children safe in the heat. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/20/antibiotic-resistant-gonorrhea-cases-on-the-rise-in-europe-health-agency-warns http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/20/antibiotic-resistant-gonorrhea-cases-on-the-rise-in-europe-health-agency-warns Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:40:39 +0200 Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is spreading across Europe and health officials warn infections are increasingly being transmitted locally, not just imported from abroad. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/18/wildfire-smoke-how-to-protect-yourself-from-poor-air-quality http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/18/wildfire-smoke-how-to-protect-yourself-from-poor-air-quality Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:14:42 +0200 The smoke of wildfires can travel hundreds of kilometres, degrading air quality and posing health risks for those living miles away. Here's what to know to stay safe. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/17/spain-chase-2026-world-cup-how-to-watch-the-final-without-risking-your-heart http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/17/spain-chase-2026-world-cup-how-to-watch-the-final-without-risking-your-heart Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:03:33 +0200 Spanish cardiologist José Abellán explains how the stress of the 2026 World Cup final can increase heart risks and which three heart attack symptoms fans should never ignore. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/17/wildfire-smoke-how-to-protect-yourself-when-air-quality-worsens http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/17/wildfire-smoke-how-to-protect-yourself-when-air-quality-worsens Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:43:49 +0200 Health experts are urging people to take precautions as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets New York City. They recommend limiting time outdoors, wearing a properly fitted N95 mask when necessary, keeping windows closed and using HEPA air purifiers to reduce exposure. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/17/feeling-down-in-the-sun-summer-depression-is-rare-but-can-be-as-debilitating-as-winter-sad http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/17/feeling-down-in-the-sun-summer-depression-is-rare-but-can-be-as-debilitating-as-winter-sad Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:42:42 +0200 Seasonal depression is often associated with the cold, dark days of winter, but some people experience it in summer instead. And heatwaves and tropical nights can be behind it. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/17/world-cup-final-in-smoke-for-fans-like-smoking-10-cigarettes-a-day http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/17/world-cup-final-in-smoke-for-fans-like-smoking-10-cigarettes-a-day Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:46:41 +0200 A thick blanket of smoke from Canada’s wildfires has worsened air quality in New York and New Jersey, where Spain and Argentina will meet in Sunday’s 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/17/almost-one-in-three-people-cannot-afford-a-healthy-diet-un-warns http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/17/almost-one-in-three-people-cannot-afford-a-healthy-diet-un-warns Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:36 +0200 Nearly three billion people globally are unable to afford a healthy diet, as the cost of eating healthy has spiked in recent years. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/15/hot-nights-are-stealing-peoples-sleep-researchers-say http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/15/hot-nights-are-stealing-peoples-sleep-researchers-say Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:58:02 +0200 Rising night-time temperatures driven by climate change are quietly eating into people's sleep worldwide, with the average person now losing over 50 hours a year, a new analysis has found. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/15/first-diagnostic-x-rays-captured-during-spaceflight http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/15/first-diagnostic-x-rays-captured-during-spaceflight Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:05:24 +0200 Crew members on a commercial spaceflight have taken the first diagnostic X-rays in space, using a portable device that could pave the way for better healthcare on long-duration missions. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/14/first-bundibugyo-ebola-vaccine-to-start-human-trials-in-the-uk http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/14/first-bundibugyo-ebola-vaccine-to-start-human-trials-in-the-uk Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:35:47 +0200 Scientists in Oxford will start to test the world's first vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebola, as an outbreak of the rare virus strain continues to spread across Congo and Uganda. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/14/retired-footballers-show-higher-rates-of-depression-and-anxiety-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/14/retired-footballers-show-higher-rates-of-depression-and-anxiety-study-finds Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:02:22 +0200 Retired footballers face higher risks of depression and anxiety, according to new research that also found changes in their brains. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/13/portuguese-plane-delivers-medicines-to-venezuela http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/13/portuguese-plane-delivers-medicines-to-venezuela Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200 The cargo includes over eight tonnes of medicines for victims of the two 24 June quakes. The flight also marks the resumption of air links between the countries, halted after the tremors. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/13/norovirus-outbreak-affects-over-100-people-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/13/norovirus-outbreak-affects-over-100-people-in-portugal Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:31:50 +0200 A sporting event in Caldas da Rainha, in the central region of the country, may have been at the centre of the infection. Symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea, nausea, fever, abdominal pain and headaches were among the signs that helped diagnose the disease. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/12/blue-zone-secrets-how-sardinias-elders-stay-sharp-and-happy-in-old-age http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/12/blue-zone-secrets-how-sardinias-elders-stay-sharp-and-happy-in-old-age Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:25:44 +0200 Curiosity, emotional resilience and an active social life seem to be the key ingredients behind Sardinia's energised blue zone elders. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/11/after-oat-milk-europe-turns-to-pea-milk-the-greek-scientist-leading-the-way http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/11/after-oat-milk-europe-turns-to-pea-milk-the-greek-scientist-leading-the-way Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:30 +0200 Angeliki Triantafyllou, winner of the 2026 European Inventor Award, explains to Euronews why the future of plant-based food lies not in diet fads but in products with high nutritional value and a smaller environmental footprint.