http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:08:49 +0200 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:08:49 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/15/suspected-human-to-human-sexual-transmission-of-dermatophilosis http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/15/suspected-human-to-human-sexual-transmission-of-dermatophilosis Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:08:48 +0200 According to a study, sexual encounters in gay saunas in Lyon may have been responsible for the transmission. Antibiotic treatment led to a rapid improvement in patients’ condition. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/15/what-to-know-about-the-life-threatening-meat-allergy-caused-by-tick-bites http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/15/what-to-know-about-the-life-threatening-meat-allergy-caused-by-tick-bites Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:26:59 +0200 A largely unknown illness caused by tick bites can cause a life-threatening meat allergy. Here is what you need to know. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/13/too-much-football-fever-why-some-world-cup-fans-should-limit-their-excitement http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/13/too-much-football-fever-why-some-world-cup-fans-should-limit-their-excitement Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:05:36 +0200 Watching your team play can send your heart racing as fast as if you were sprinting, and for some fans that carries genuine medical risks. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/poverty-shapes-childrens-brains-more-than-parenting-or-iq-study-says http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/poverty-shapes-childrens-brains-more-than-parenting-or-iq-study-says Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:33:07 +0200 A family’s financial status plays a major role in children’s brain development, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/who-says-europe-must-act-after-200000-preventable-heat-related-deaths http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/who-says-europe-must-act-after-200000-preventable-heat-related-deaths Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:03:33 +0200 Heat kills thousands of Europeans every year, deaths the WHO says could be prevented with the right policies in place. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/who-europe-chief-urges-fans-to-enjoy-world-cup-as-us-pushes-for-travel-restrictions http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/who-europe-chief-urges-fans-to-enjoy-world-cup-as-us-pushes-for-travel-restrictions Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:15:33 +0200 As Washington pushes other countries to impose travel restrictions on visitors from affected areas, WHO's European chief says the risk of Ebola spreading at the tournament remains minimal. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/could-ai-transform-mental-health-research-new-study-tests-whether-llms-can-simulate-human- http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/11/could-ai-transform-mental-health-research-new-study-tests-whether-llms-can-simulate-human- Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:35 +0200 AI language models can mimic human emotional states, opening new doors for mental health research, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/10/is-it-possible-to-rejuvenate-damaged-human-cells-us-biotech-firm-tests-new-gene-therapy http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/10/is-it-possible-to-rejuvenate-damaged-human-cells-us-biotech-firm-tests-new-gene-therapy Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:29:05 +0200 A US biotechnology company has tested a gene therapy designed to reverse ageing in humans for the first time. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/10/clinicians-are-embracing-ai-faster-than-hospitals-can-handle-report-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/10/clinicians-are-embracing-ai-faster-than-hospitals-can-handle-report-finds Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:21 +0200 Healthcare professionals are saving weeks of working time each year thanks to AI, but health systems are struggling to keep pace with demand, according to a new report by Philips. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/09/how-the-icd-protecting-christian-eriksens-heart-on-the-football-pitch-actually-works http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/09/how-the-icd-protecting-christian-eriksens-heart-on-the-football-pitch-actually-works Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:53:18 +0200 For the second time in his career, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch. Here is how his implantable cardioverter defibrillator works. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/09/flesh-eating-parasite-spreads-further-in-the-us-despite-decades-of-eradication http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/09/flesh-eating-parasite-spreads-further-in-the-us-despite-decades-of-eradication Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:53:28 +0200 The number of animals infested with a parasitic fly whose larvae feast on living flesh has risen to five, according to the US Department of Agriculture. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/09/berry-good-for-you-why-flavanols-are-key-to-a-heart-healthy-diet http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/09/berry-good-for-you-why-flavanols-are-key-to-a-heart-healthy-diet Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:20 +0200 Most dietary guidelines recommend five portions of fruits and vegetables a day, but new research suggests that for heart health, which one you choose matters more than how much you eat. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/08/longevity-medicine-the-scientific-challenge-of-adding-life-and-energy-to-our-years http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/08/longevity-medicine-the-scientific-challenge-of-adding-life-and-energy-to-our-years Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:50:23 +0200 As Spain ages and becomes one of the countries with the highest life expectancy, doctors and new research are driving preventive and longevity medicine, seeking to be democratised and free of fraud so that people can enjoy their final years in good health. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/07/more-than-15-million-people-die-and-860-million-fall-ill-from-unsafe-food-the-who-warns http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/07/more-than-15-million-people-die-and-860-million-fall-ill-from-unsafe-food-the-who-warns Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:14:21 +0200 The World Health Organization warns that unsafe food harms millions of people worldwide, with children being particularly impacted. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/05/norways-crown-princess-placed-on-lung-transplant-waiting-list http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/05/norways-crown-princess-placed-on-lung-transplant-waiting-list Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:25:19 +0200 Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant following a serious deterioration of her chronic lung disease. Euronews Health explains the background for such a procedure. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/05/new-ai-designed-universal-vaccine-could-future-proof-humans-against-unknown-viruses http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/05/new-ai-designed-universal-vaccine-could-future-proof-humans-against-unknown-viruses Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200 A new AI-designed vaccine capable of protecting against entire families of viruses could transform how the world prepares for a future pandemic. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/05/dont-keep-calm-and-carry-on-british-women-are-among-the-angriest-in-europe-survey-reveals http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/05/dont-keep-calm-and-carry-on-british-women-are-among-the-angriest-in-europe-survey-reveals Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:52:53 +0200 Long delays and dismissive attitudes within UK healthcare systems are impacting older British women especially, leaving them angrier and sadder than the rest of Europe. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/05/tech-giants-warn-ai-safety-gaps-could-hand-bioweapons-to-bad-actors http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/05/tech-giants-warn-ai-safety-gaps-could-hand-bioweapons-to-bad-actors Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Synthetic DNA can be used for vaccines, but it can also create bioweapons. Tech giants and biotechnology experts are asking for stronger regulation. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/04/flesh-eating-parasite-detected-in-south-texas-for-the-first-time-since-1966-officials-conf http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/04/flesh-eating-parasite-detected-in-south-texas-for-the-first-time-since-1966-officials-conf Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:58:41 +0200 A parasitic fly whose larvae feasts on living flesh has been confirmed in cattle in south Texas, years after it was deemed eradicated in the country. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/04/spain-detects-111-cases-of-rare-cancer-linked-to-breast-implants http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/04/spain-detects-111-cases-of-rare-cancer-linked-to-breast-implants Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:40:03 +0200 Spain's Health Ministry has confirmed more than a hundred cases of this rare cancer linked to breast implants, mostly in women with textured prostheses. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/04/weight-loss-drugs-may-cut-breast-cancer-risk-by-up-to-30-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/04/weight-loss-drugs-may-cut-breast-cancer-risk-by-up-to-30-study-finds Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:28 +0200 Women on weight-loss medication may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/03/spain-hits-record-may-heat-deaths-after-unusually-high-temperatures http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/03/spain-hits-record-may-heat-deaths-after-unusually-high-temperatures Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:31:25 +0200 Extreme heat arrived before summer, causing a record 101 deaths in May. Health authorities warn that health risks rise with every degree above alert thresholds. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/03/who-drastically-revises-ebola-case-count-in-congo-down-to-116-from-over-1000 http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/03/who-drastically-revises-ebola-case-count-in-congo-down-to-116-from-over-1000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:29:03 +0200 The WHO confirmed 116 suspected Ebola cases in Congo, a sharp cut from previous estimates. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/03/more-than-60-people-use-ai-for-mental-health-support-but-many-are-unhappy-with-it-survey-f http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/03/more-than-60-people-use-ai-for-mental-health-support-but-many-are-unhappy-with-it-survey-f Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:22 +0200 As incidences of anxiety, stress and depression rise worldwide, a new survey suggests more and more people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support despite concerns about the quality of the advice they receive. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/02/health-ministry-approves-new-framework-statute-despite-health-workers-strike-call-in-spain http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/02/health-ministry-approves-new-framework-statute-despite-health-workers-strike-call-in-spain Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:28:28 +0200 The government says the main trade unions back the reform, despite months of protests by professionals across the political spectrum. The draft law still needs Congress approval. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/02/a-blood-test-could-flag-alzheimers-risk-early-but-how-reliable-is-it http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/02/a-blood-test-could-flag-alzheimers-risk-early-but-how-reliable-is-it Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:54:14 +0200 Scientists have developed a blood test that could spot signals of Alzheimer's disease at a much younger age. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/02/cryptocurrency-addiction-is-real-and-it-looks-just-like-gambling http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/02/cryptocurrency-addiction-is-real-and-it-looks-just-like-gambling Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:04:21 +0200 Jamie Giles is a therapist at Castle Craig, one of Scotland's leading addiction treatment centres. He spoke to Euronews about how to spot problematic crypto investing, who is most at risk and what to do about it. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/02/good-vs-bad-mosquito-what-is-googles-plan-to-fight-pest-borne-deadly-diseases http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/02/good-vs-bad-mosquito-what-is-googles-plan-to-fight-pest-borne-deadly-diseases Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:23:34 +0200 Google plans to release millions of mosquitoes into the United States in a new project aimed at curbing mosquito-borne diseases by releasing more “good bugs” instead of fighting them. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/climate-change-how-do-heatwaves-affect-pregnancies-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/climate-change-how-do-heatwaves-affect-pregnancies-across-europe Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:00:42 +0200 As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, pregnant people face significant consequences. But are they all equally at risk? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/02/the-world-will-be-100-million-cancer-workers-short-by-2050-according-to-lancet http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/02/the-world-will-be-100-million-cancer-workers-short-by-2050-according-to-lancet Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:17 +0200 A new report warns the world is heading towards a cancer care crisis, with cases sharply rising and the workforce failing to keep pace. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/01/global-health-funders-fast-track-three-ebola-vaccines-as-outbreak-continues-to-spread-in-a http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/01/global-health-funders-fast-track-three-ebola-vaccines-as-outbreak-continues-to-spread-in-a Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:24:24 +0200 Global health body CEPI is fast-tracking three experimental vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola as the outbreak in Central Africa continues to spread. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/01/a-paris-hospital-enlists-donkeys-in-mental-health-care-and-patients-approve http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/01/a-paris-hospital-enlists-donkeys-in-mental-health-care-and-patients-approve Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:59:26 +0200 From depression to schizophrenia, France's only hospital-based animal therapy unit is making the case that four legs can go where medicine alone cannot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/at-the-weathers-mercy-how-many-people-in-the-eu-cant-afford-air-conditioning http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/at-the-weathers-mercy-how-many-people-in-the-eu-cant-afford-air-conditioning Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:57 +0200 Thousands have no choice but to endure extreme temperatures. With heatwaves emerging as the top climate concern for Europeans, how is summer preparedness going across the continent? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/01/invisible-nicotine-grips-young-people-and-raises-alarm-among-public-health-experts http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/01/invisible-nicotine-grips-young-people-and-raises-alarm-among-public-health-experts Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:36:57 +0200 After the WHO warned that nicotine pouches may be addictive and harm brain development, their use is rising in Portugal amid legal limbo, while officials and experts debate regulation of a booming market. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/31/suspected-ebola-case-in-cagliari-patient-in-hospital http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/31/suspected-ebola-case-in-cagliari-patient-in-hospital Sun, 31 May 2026 18:06:28 +0200 A person has been taken to a Cagliari hospital over a suspected Ebola case. Authorities admitted the patient for tests. They had recently returned from the DRC. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/31/asian-tiger-mosquito-spreads-as-far-as-berlin-how-dangerous-is-it http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/31/asian-tiger-mosquito-spreads-as-far-as-berlin-how-dangerous-is-it Sun, 31 May 2026 15:58:01 +0200 Just a few millimetres long, the Asian tiger mosquito is spreading steadily across Germany. As a potential carrier of dengue and chikungunya, it is worrying health authorities. How can you protect yourself? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/31/juice-or-whole-fruit-should-a-morning-glass-count-towards-your-5-a-day http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/31/juice-or-whole-fruit-should-a-morning-glass-count-towards-your-5-a-day Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:43 +0200 Across Europe, getting enough fruit and vegetables remains a daily struggle for many. Could fruit juice help reach the target? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/30/who-chief-visits-congo-ebola-epicentre-saturday-to-urge-community-action http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/30/who-chief-visits-congo-ebola-epicentre-saturday-to-urge-community-action Sat, 30 May 2026 20:23:35 +0200 WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Ituri on Saturday to back the response against a rare Ebola strain. With over 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths, Tedros emphasised the critical need for community work. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/30/exercise-less-burn-more-fat-scientists-unveil-a-simple-method-for-weekly-weight-loss http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/30/exercise-less-burn-more-fat-scientists-unveil-a-simple-method-for-weekly-weight-loss Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:23 +0200 New research from scientists in Hong Kong suggests you don’t necessarily need daily workouts or high‑repetition training to cut belly fat. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/29/bundibugyo-virus http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/29/bundibugyo-virus Fri, 29 May 2026 11:21:10 +0200 The WHO has identified promising treatments and vaccines for the rare Ebola strain killing hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but none are ready yet. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/29/uk-spain-germany-why-are-doctors-across-europe-going-on-more-strikes http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/29/uk-spain-germany-why-are-doctors-across-europe-going-on-more-strikes Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:19 +0200 Doctors are increasingly striking across Europe, demanding better pay, improved working conditions and more recognition of responsibilities. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/france-to-become-the-first-country-in-europe-to-reimburse-weight-loss-drugs http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/france-to-become-the-first-country-in-europe-to-reimburse-weight-loss-drugs Thu, 28 May 2026 16:41:45 +0200 France will cover the costs of weight-loss drugs from 15 June, according to the country's health minister. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/irregular-eating-patterns-linked-to-higher-risk-of-depression-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/irregular-eating-patterns-linked-to-higher-risk-of-depression-study-finds Thu, 28 May 2026 13:48:49 +0200 Skipping meals or eating at irregular times of the day could worsen mental health, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/norovirus-cases-at-attikon-hospital-in-greece-management-says-situation-under-control http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/norovirus-cases-at-attikon-hospital-in-greece-management-says-situation-under-control Thu, 28 May 2026 12:06:25 +0200 All the prescribed monitoring and infection-prevention protocols have been activated, and nine cases have been detected so far, authorities said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/uganda-shuts-border-with-dr-congo-as-cases-of-rare-ebola-type-surge http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/uganda-shuts-border-with-dr-congo-as-cases-of-rare-ebola-type-surge Thu, 28 May 2026 11:19:19 +0200 The decision by the Ugandan Ebola task force, which goes against World Health Organization guidance, follows a rise in health workers exposed to Ebola by Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/greece-only-one-in-five-new-medicines-reaches-patients-the-legacy-of-the-bailouts http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/greece-only-one-in-five-new-medicines-reaches-patients-the-legacy-of-the-bailouts Thu, 28 May 2026 09:16:10 +0200 Greeks wait almost two years for access to new treatments, while pharmaceutical companies increasingly say they do not intend to launch new products in the country. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/upatch-could-a-wearable-ultrasound-device-transform-pregnancy-monitoring http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/28/upatch-could-a-wearable-ultrasound-device-transform-pregnancy-monitoring Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:46 +0200 The device aims to reduce false alarms, cut unnecessary hospital visits, and expand access to prenatal care in low-resource settings. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/27/europe-could-become-a-chikungunya-virus-hotspot-as-climate-change-expands-mosquito-habitat http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/27/europe-could-become-a-chikungunya-virus-hotspot-as-climate-change-expands-mosquito-habitat Wed, 27 May 2026 16:51:07 +0200 As climate change drives mosquitoes north, Europe and North America are emerging as hotspots for chikungunya virus, a new study warns. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/27/nearly-a-third-of-europes-health-and-social-care-workers-face-cancer-risks-at-work-study-f http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/27/nearly-a-third-of-europes-health-and-social-care-workers-face-cancer-risks-at-work-study-f Wed, 27 May 2026 13:56:10 +0200 From X-ray machines to anatomy laboratories, a new study has found that nearly a third of Europe's health and social care workers are regularly exposed to cancer-causing risks. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/27/international-rescue-committee-warns-ebola-outbreak-could-become-deadliest-on-record http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/27/international-rescue-committee-warns-ebola-outbreak-could-become-deadliest-on-record Wed, 27 May 2026 08:09:34 +0200 The International Rescue Committee said the outbreak was spreading faster than response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.