https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:27:26 +0100 Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:27:26 +0100 30 https://www.euronews.com/images/logos/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/14/regular-coffee-drinking-linked-to-changes-in-gut-motility-and-microbiome https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/14/regular-coffee-drinking-linked-to-changes-in-gut-motility-and-microbiome Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:27:12 +0100 The research team used a small electronic capsule that participants swallowed to monitor changes as it passed through the digestive system. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/13/dementia-risk-increases-with-number-of-cigarettes-smoked-per-day https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/13/dementia-risk-increases-with-number-of-cigarettes-smoked-per-day Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:11:16 +0100 Researchers found that dementia risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked per day, rising by 16% for those who smoke 10 a day and by 34% for those who smoke 20, compared with people who have never smoked. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/13/getting-ready-for-bombs-europes-healthcare-systems-prepare-for-the-unthinkable https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/13/getting-ready-for-bombs-europes-healthcare-systems-prepare-for-the-unthinkable Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:57:02 +0100 As Europe prepares for the threat of wider conflict, its hospitals and healthcare systems are emerging as a critical — but still underprepared — line of defence. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/12/antibiotic-resistant-infections-hit-400-a-week-in-england-despite-falling-drug-use https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/12/antibiotic-resistant-infections-hit-400-a-week-in-england-despite-falling-drug-use Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:48:40 +0100 New figures show drug-resistant bloodstream infections rose by nearly 17% since 2019, highlighting the challenge facing the UK’s efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/12/bmi-alone-misses-obesity-diagnoses-international-study-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/12/bmi-alone-misses-obesity-diagnoses-international-study-finds Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:58:15 +0100 A study of more than 844,000 people across four countries found that relying on body mass index (BMI) alone can both overestimate and underestimate obesity, potentially exposing patients to inappropriate treatment. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/12/a-weekly-trip-to-the-park-could-boost-your-childs-mental-health https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/12/a-weekly-trip-to-the-park-could-boost-your-childs-mental-health Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:23:28 +0100 Regular trips to the park from birth to age 11 are linked to better mental health and social skills in children, a new study has found. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/11/deadliest-ebola-outbreak-in-congos-history-reaches-11000-cases https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/11/deadliest-ebola-outbreak-in-congos-history-reaches-11000-cases Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:56:06 +0100 Congo's Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country's history, with more than 11,000 cases and over 5,000 deaths recorded so far as conflict, strikes and mistrust hamper response. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/11/for-diabetes-patients-stopping-glp-1-drugs-linked-to-doubled-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-d https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/11/for-diabetes-patients-stopping-glp-1-drugs-linked-to-doubled-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-d Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:13:29 +0100 People with type 2 diabetes who stopped GLP-1 treatment had twice the risk of heart attack, stroke or death than those who continued, according to a new study. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/scared-to-death-of-those-stairs-addressing-the-fear-of-falling-among-older-adults https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/scared-to-death-of-those-stairs-addressing-the-fear-of-falling-among-older-adults Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:17:20 +0100 Falls pose a significant health risk for older adults, and the likelihood and severity of fall-related injuries increase with age. Yet many people remain unaware of the factors that contribute to falls, including anxiety, hearing loss and mobility problems. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/countries-could-save-9-million-lives-a-year-by-meeting-air-quality-targets-they-are-missin https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/countries-could-save-9-million-lives-a-year-by-meeting-air-quality-targets-they-are-missin Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:16:16 +0100 Cleaner air could bring far-reaching benefits, from easing pressure on health systems to boosting productivity and economic growth. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/us-drug-watchdog-orders-new-safety-warnings-for-weight-loss-drugs-over-potential-risk-of-v https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/us-drug-watchdog-orders-new-safety-warnings-for-weight-loss-drugs-over-potential-risk-of-v Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:19:38 +0100 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring manufacturers of GLP-1 medicines to update their safety labels to warn of a potential increased risk of a rare but serious eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/health-gets-just-a-small-fraction-of-climate-finance-as-cop31-warns-of-growing-crisis https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/health-gets-just-a-small-fraction-of-climate-finance-as-cop31-warns-of-growing-crisis Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:26:28 +0100 As the health impacts of climate change become increasingly difficult to ignore, COP31 is putting healthcare systems and their ability to adapt at the centre of discussions on the first day of the UN climate conference. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/climate-crisis-now-a-health-emergency-of-pandemic-scale-un-climate-chief-warns https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/climate-crisis-now-a-health-emergency-of-pandemic-scale-un-climate-chief-warns Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:18:58 +0100 The United Nations climate chief warns that countries must protect health systems, as climate change poses a growing threat to public health during the climate change conference, COP31, in Turkey. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/russia-hiv-spreads-beyond-risk-groups-in-27-regions-epidemiologists-say https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/russia-hiv-spreads-beyond-risk-groups-in-27-regions-epidemiologists-say Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:39:39 +0100 In 27 regions of the Russian Federation, the immunodeficiency virus is spreading among the entire population, not only risk groups, according to the latest Rospotrebnadzor data. People increasingly pass the virus to one another, often unaware they are infected. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/07/when-antibiotics-stop-working-europes-growing-superbug-threat https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/07/when-antibiotics-stop-working-europes-growing-superbug-threat Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:26:45 +0100 Antimicrobial resistance, responsible for an estimated 35,000 deaths each year in the European Union, is spreading across humans, animals and the environment, prompting calls for a broader approach to tackling one of public health's biggest challenges. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/us-measles-cases-exceed-5000-in-2026-reaching-their-highest-level-in-35-years https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/us-measles-cases-exceed-5000-in-2026-reaching-their-highest-level-in-35-years Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:24:05 +0100 The United States has recorded more than 5,000 measles cases so far this year, the highest annual figure in 35 years, according to official data released on Friday. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/scientists-develop-first-ever-broad-spectrum-bird-flu-vaccine-using-ai https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/scientists-develop-first-ever-broad-spectrum-bird-flu-vaccine-using-ai Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:53:09 +0100 Scientists used AI to design a vaccine capable of protecting against a wide range of bird flu variants. That’s a game changer for national biosecurity and more resilient public health systems, they say. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/fireworks-may-be-fun-but-their-health-risks-are-not https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/fireworks-may-be-fun-but-their-health-risks-are-not Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:43:12 +0100 Fireworks may be a staple of celebrations, but their health risks are prompting experts to call for stricter regulations and greater public awareness. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/europes-tropical-disease-threat-is-moving-north-can-it-stop-mosquitoes-in-their-tracks https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/europes-tropical-disease-threat-is-moving-north-can-it-stop-mosquitoes-in-their-tracks Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:02:03 +0100 Mosquitoes that were associated with tropical regions are now established in several European countries and are moving north. Health authorities are rushing to ensure that the diseases they spread — such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika — don’t catch up with them. And citizens have an important role. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/just-six-climate-actions-could-save-16-million-lives-a-year-who-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/just-six-climate-actions-could-save-16-million-lives-a-year-who-says Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:16:07 +0100 The WHO is urging governments to scale up six measures to tackle the health impacts of climate change, saying they could save millions of lives while delivering major economic benefits. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/who-backs-trials-for-two-new-vaccines-against-ebola-outbreak https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/who-backs-trials-for-two-new-vaccines-against-ebola-outbreak Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:06:56 +0100 The vaccine trials could offer new hope in the fight against an outbreak caused by an Ebola strain with no approved vaccine. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/teens-arent-getting-enough-exercise-and-the-problem-has-barely-changed-in-15-years https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/teens-arent-getting-enough-exercise-and-the-problem-has-barely-changed-in-15-years Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:02:12 +0100 One in four teenagers worldwide is not active on any day of the week and girls are falling furthest behind, a major new study finds. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/healthier-salt-could-prevent-millions-of-deaths-from-heart-disease-and-stroke-study-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/healthier-salt-could-prevent-millions-of-deaths-from-heart-disease-and-stroke-study-finds Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:05:37 +0100 Switching to potassium-enriched salt could prevent almost three million deaths and 10 million cases of cardiovascular and kidney disease worldwide every year, researchers say. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/eu-cancer-groups-fear-funding-squeeze-under-next-long-term-budget https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/eu-cancer-groups-fear-funding-squeeze-under-next-long-term-budget Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:30:04 +0100 As European Union countries negotiate funding allocations for the bloc’s next long-term budget, cancer organisations fear that projects spanning from research to personalised care and patient support could be discontinued, weakening cancer care across Europe. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/french-government-launches-fertility-awareness-campaign-targeting-29-year-olds https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/french-government-launches-fertility-awareness-campaign-targeting-29-year-olds Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:22:16 +0100 The health insurance system is about to send 29-year-old men and women a message on fertility issues, a key measure in the government’s anti-infertility plan launched in February. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/cut-down-outdated-nitrate-limit-in-drinking-water-health-and-environmental-groups-tell-who https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/cut-down-outdated-nitrate-limit-in-drinking-water-health-and-environmental-groups-tell-who Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:21:23 +0100 Health and environmental groups have urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to overhaul its decades-old nitrate limit for drinking water, saying that even low levels of nitrate can be linked to cancer and premature birth. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/child-dies-in-new-yorks-first-measles-linked-death-in-over-30-years https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/child-dies-in-new-yorks-first-measles-linked-death-in-over-30-years Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:18:33 +0100 A child has died from a measles-associated illness in rural northern New York, marking the state’s first known measles-related death in more than three decades, health authorities have confirmed. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/spain-introduces-paid-menopause-sick-leave-from-december-2026 https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/spain-introduces-paid-menopause-sick-leave-from-december-2026 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:22 +0100 From 1 December, female workers with impairing conditions linked to the menopause can access specific medical leave. Spain thus expands labour protection for women, while other European countries still do not provide a similar measure. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/recent-virus-outbreaks-show-urgent-need-to-complete-pandemic-treaty-says-who-chief https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/recent-virus-outbreaks-show-urgent-need-to-complete-pandemic-treaty-says-who-chief Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:24:45 +0100 The WHO chief said recent outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus show why countries must finalise the agreement without delay. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/ebola-kills-over-5300-in-fastest-growing-outbreak-on-record https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/ebola-kills-over-5300-in-fastest-growing-outbreak-on-record Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:50:56 +0100 The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has infected more than 10,000 people since May and has spread to Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/france-recalls-7-million-condoms-across-eu-over-sti-and-unintended-pregnancy-concerns https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/france-recalls-7-million-condoms-across-eu-over-sti-and-unintended-pregnancy-concerns Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:01:42 +0100 French authorities have suspended sales and imports of ultra-thin condoms made by a Malaysian manufacturer after an investigation found defects that could increase the risk of breakage, which could lead to sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/31/the-seven-days-i-thought-i-might-have-breast-cancer https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/31/the-seven-days-i-thought-i-might-have-breast-cancer Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:17:55 +0100 Seven days of uncertainty following a breast biopsy become a deeply personal reckoning with cancer, family history and fear. From that experience, Euronews reporter Monica Pinna explores Europe's persistent inequalities in early detection and care. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/manospheres-impact-on-boys-and-men-calls-for-public-health-action-report-warns https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/manospheres-impact-on-boys-and-men-calls-for-public-health-action-report-warns Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:08:01 +0100 The ‘manosphere’ is fuelling harmful attitudes and worsening health inequalities among boys and men, prompting calls for a public health response that addresses the root causes of its growing appeal. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/astrazeneca-profit-jumps-23-on-cancer-drugs-as-it-unveils-major-savings-plan https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/astrazeneca-profit-jumps-23-on-cancer-drugs-as-it-unveils-major-savings-plan Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:17:41 +0100 AstraZeneca's net profit jumped 23% in the third quarter on booming sales of its cancer drugs, as the British drugmaker unveiled a programme to save $1.5 billion (€1.34bn) a year to invest back into developing new medicines. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/which-vaccinations-should-you-have-this-autumn-and-which-are-recommended-in-germany https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/which-vaccinations-should-you-have-this-autumn-and-which-are-recommended-in-germany Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:13 +0100 In Germany new recommendations for coronavirus vaccinations now apply. Even last year far fewer people had themselves vaccinated against flu. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/what-happens-to-the-brain-when-you-eat-peanuts-daily-new-study-reveals-striking-results https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/what-happens-to-the-brain-when-you-eat-peanuts-daily-new-study-reveals-striking-results Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:53:25 +0100 Does eating peanuts every day help to maintain memory as we get older? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/more-greens-higher-testosterone-what-a-finnish-study-found https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/more-greens-higher-testosterone-what-a-finnish-study-found Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:27:07 +0100 Research involving more than 2,500 men found contrasting associations between animal and plant protein intake — but does not show that changing diets boosts testosterone. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/us-measles-surge-reminds-of-europes-vaccination-gaps https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/us-measles-surge-reminds-of-europes-vaccination-gaps Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:47:33 +0100 The US risks losing its measles elimination status as under-vaccinated communities across Europe remain vulnerable to imported cases. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/wildfire-smoke-exposure-during-pregnancy-linked-to-higher-autism-risk-in-children https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/wildfire-smoke-exposure-during-pregnancy-linked-to-higher-autism-risk-in-children Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:12:45 +0100 Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy — particularly during the second and third trimesters — is associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/more-than-half-of-pilots-say-they-flew-while-tired-as-trust-in-reporting-systems-remains-l https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/more-than-half-of-pilots-say-they-flew-while-tired-as-trust-in-reporting-systems-remains-l Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:04:49 +0100 Pilot fatigue remains a major aviation concern, with many reporting nodding off during flights instead of declaring themselves unfit to fly. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/climate-change-should-be-declared-health-emergency-as-health-risks-can-no-longer-be-ignore https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/climate-change-should-be-declared-health-emergency-as-health-risks-can-no-longer-be-ignore Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:05:57 +0100 Climate change should be declared a global health emergency as its impacts intensify faster than action to address them, authors of a major new report warn. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/european-disease-control-center-sends-experts-to-nigeria-while-ebola-cases-surpass-10000-i https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/european-disease-control-center-sends-experts-to-nigeria-while-ebola-cases-surpass-10000-i Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:17:14 +0100 The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) deployed a team of experts to Nigeria this week as Ebola spreads across Africa, with cases reported in Kenya and Nigeria, the European agency announced on Tuesday. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/mosquito-toilets-how-scientists-are-using-mosquito-poop-to-detect-viruses https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/mosquito-toilets-how-scientists-are-using-mosquito-poop-to-detect-viruses Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:49:38 +0100 Researchers have developed a “mosquito toilet” — a tool to analyse mosquito waste for pathogens — that could be an early warning system for emerging health threats. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/children-first-and-competitors-second-esports-industry-failing-young-players-wellbeing-rep https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/children-first-and-competitors-second-esports-industry-failing-young-players-wellbeing-rep Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:50:58 +0100 Sleep disruption, mental health pressures and online abuse are among the risks young esports players face, as a lack of common standards leaves their protection fragmented, Save the Children says. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/deadly-parasite-how-fox-tapeworm-warns-of-pandemic-x https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/deadly-parasite-how-fox-tapeworm-warns-of-pandemic-x Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:41:31 +0100 The WHO has developed an early warning system to spot looming pandemics. Tropical medicine expert Dr Carsten Köhler from Tübingen explains the background to Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/blood-test-could-reveal-prostate-cancer-risk-more-than-a-decade-before-diagnosis https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/blood-test-could-reveal-prostate-cancer-risk-more-than-a-decade-before-diagnosis Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:28:08 +0100 Proteins present in men’s blood could give clues to prostate cancer risk years before diagnosis. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/hybrid-weapon-of-war-why-climate-disinformation-could-be-a-growing-public-health-threat https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/hybrid-weapon-of-war-why-climate-disinformation-could-be-a-growing-public-health-threat Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:46 +0100 “Climate disinformation is not only a problem of false rumours and mistruths; it is also a problem of power, incentives and accountability.” https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/ebola-uganda-restricts-travel-as-nigerian-case-evacuated-to-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/ebola-uganda-restricts-travel-as-nigerian-case-evacuated-to-europe Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:39:59 +0100 The Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, now the fastest-growing and most widespread on record, has caused nearly 10,000 confirmed cases across Africa. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/one-in-three-young-adults-use-ai-chatbots-for-drug-and-alcohol-information-study-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/one-in-three-young-adults-use-ai-chatbots-for-drug-and-alcohol-information-study-finds Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:28:11 +0100 Researchers warn that chatbots could spread misinformation about substance use, as a survey finds that one in three young adults in the United States are turning to AI for drug-related information. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/24/winter-time-or-summer-time-what-the-science-says-about-the-best-option-for-health https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/24/winter-time-or-summer-time-what-the-science-says-about-the-best-option-for-health Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:32:18 +0200 Permanent standard time would be better for health, experts say, while once again we are to change our clocks over the weekend.