http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:31:04 +0200 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:31:04 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/24/record-numbers-of-foreign-doctors-fill-spains-healthcare-gaps-but-is-it-enough http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/24/record-numbers-of-foreign-doctors-fill-spains-healthcare-gaps-but-is-it-enough Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:30:59 +0200 Medical degrees account for almost 80% of the homologations of foreign studies in Spain. The government defends the system as a response to demand, while professionals warn that the problem is not a lack of doctors, but working conditions and planning. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/30/war-anxiety-what-one-expert-recommends-to-protect-your-mental-health http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/30/war-anxiety-what-one-expert-recommends-to-protect-your-mental-health Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:13:34 +0200 Economic uncertainty over the Iran war generates growing social concern that affects the mental health of many people. Experts recommend taking care of social relations, maintaining daily routines and avoiding overexposure to these issues. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/16/from-iuds-to-pills-where-in-the-eu-is-it-easiest-to-access-contraceptives http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/16/from-iuds-to-pills-where-in-the-eu-is-it-easiest-to-access-contraceptives Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:15 +0100 Despite access to effective and affordable contraception remaining unequal across Europe, experts believe there is overall improvement on the continent. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/23/digital-health-across-europe-which-country-leads-acess-to-electronic-health-records-and-li http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/23/digital-health-across-europe-which-country-leads-acess-to-electronic-health-records-and-li Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:01:33 +0100 Most European countries have made progress in access to electronic health records. Despite this progress, there is still room for improvement. Low levels of digital health literacy in some countries remain another key challenge. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/13/uzbekistan-expands-domestic-capacity-for-complex-pediatric-surgery http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/13/uzbekistan-expands-domestic-capacity-for-complex-pediatric-surgery Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:46:51 +0100 Expanded use of advanced procedures has reduced overseas referrals for children, lowered treatment costs for families and shifted pressure onto domestic healthcare systems, raising new questions about training, funding and long term sustainability as demand grows. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/01/13/how-olympians-think-about-success-and-failure-and-what-we-can-learn-from-them http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/01/13/how-olympians-think-about-success-and-failure-and-what-we-can-learn-from-them Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:01:05 +0100 As the Winter Olympic Games approach, the United States team is helping its athletes to focus on mental health, prioritise sleep, and resilience over medals. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/07/health-tech-at-ces-2026-from-led-masks-a-smart-scale-and-a-smart-menstrual-pad http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/07/health-tech-at-ces-2026-from-led-masks-a-smart-scale-and-a-smart-menstrual-pad Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:26:20 +0100 A smart menstrual pad, an allergy device, and an LED mask were some of the health tech devices worth watching at CES 2026. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/01/05/which-country-in-europe-waits-the-longest-to-have-children http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/01/05/which-country-in-europe-waits-the-longest-to-have-children Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:23 +0100 On average, women in the European Union have their first children shortly before their 30th birthdays, data shows. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/01/03/which-european-countries-use-the-most-antibiotics http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/01/03/which-european-countries-use-the-most-antibiotics Sat, 03 Jan 2026 09:00:23 +0100 Antibiotic use varies greatly across Europe, and in some countries it is even increasing. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/30/doctor-is-on-the-line-is-teleconsultation-becoming-more-prevalent-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/30/doctor-is-on-the-line-is-teleconsultation-becoming-more-prevalent-in-europe Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:01:10 +0100 Teleconsultations, which peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels across Europe. Experts explain why the share of teleconsultations varies so widely between countries. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/25/health-in-2025-the-5-medical-breakthroughs-that-gave-us-hope http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/25/health-in-2025-the-5-medical-breakthroughs-that-gave-us-hope Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:01:23 +0100 Euronews Health looks at some of this year’s top medical advances. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/11/want-to-quit-antidepressants-slow-tapering-plus-therapy-is-the-most-effective-way-study-su http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/11/want-to-quit-antidepressants-slow-tapering-plus-therapy-is-the-most-effective-way-study-su Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:45 +0100 Slowly reducing the dosage of antidepressants while continuing psychotherapy, can help prevent symptoms from returning, a comprehensive new study found. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/02/more-than-1-million-deaths-avoidable-in-the-eu-which-country-has-highest-preventable-death http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/02/more-than-1-million-deaths-avoidable-in-the-eu-which-country-has-highest-preventable-death Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:01:22 +0100 Avoidable mortality rates are significantly higher in Eastern Europe compared to Western and Northern Europe. Euronews Health takes a closer look at preventable and treatable death rates. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/29/cold-weather-christmas-trees-and-dust-why-your-allergies-may-flare-up-this-christmas http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/29/cold-weather-christmas-trees-and-dust-why-your-allergies-may-flare-up-this-christmas Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:00:12 +0100 Real Christmas trees can release dormant mould once they’re brought indoors, while dusty decorations and time spent inside with pets can trigger sneezing and itchy eyes. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/13/new-malaria-treatment-could-fight-growing-threat-of-drug-resistance http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/13/new-malaria-treatment-could-fight-growing-threat-of-drug-resistance Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:28 +0100 Drugmaker Novartis said it will move quickly to ask regulators to approve the new medicine. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/10/in-world-first-uk-and-us-surgeons-perform-remote-stroke-operation-from-across-the-atlantic http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/10/in-world-first-uk-and-us-surgeons-perform-remote-stroke-operation-from-across-the-atlantic Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:13:48 +0100 The doctors said the successful demonstration indicates that many more stroke patients could benefit from the potentially life-saving surgery. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/07/lupus-the-disease-of-1000-faces-shows-how-science-is-tackling-mysterious-autoimmune-condit http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/07/lupus-the-disease-of-1000-faces-shows-how-science-is-tackling-mysterious-autoimmune-condit Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:45:35 +0100 Lupus, which is difficult to treat and on the rise, is part of the group of autoimmune diseases that affect millions of people worldwide. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/06/radiation-therapy-does-not-improve-survival-rates-for-some-women-with-breast-cancer-study- http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/06/radiation-therapy-does-not-improve-survival-rates-for-some-women-with-breast-cancer-study- Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:24:45 +0100 A new international study found that radiation therapy did not affect 10-year survival rates for women with early-stage breast cancer who were considered “intermediate risk”. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/28/england-trials-new-ai-tool-to-speed-prostate-cancer-diagnosis-offering-same-day-results http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/28/england-trials-new-ai-tool-to-speed-prostate-cancer-diagnosis-offering-same-day-results Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:40:44 +0100 The new approach could save men from weeks of waiting for a diagnosis, NHS England said. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/23/anti-obesity-drugs-have-heart-health-benefits-beyond-weight-loss-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/23/anti-obesity-drugs-have-heart-health-benefits-beyond-weight-loss-study-finds Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:30:38 +0200 The findings suggest weight loss drugs independently affect heart health risks, researchers said. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/20/health-care-spending-where-are-out-of-pocket-costs-highest-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/20/health-care-spending-where-are-out-of-pocket-costs-highest-across-europe Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:31 +0200 Fifteen per cent of health care spending in the EU comes from household out-of-pocket payments. Euronews Health takes a close look at how and why these shares vary widely across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/17/unmet-medical-needs-where-are-children-most-likely-to-skip-health-care-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/17/unmet-medical-needs-where-are-children-most-likely-to-skip-health-care-in-europe Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:35 +0200 There are differences between and even within European countries. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/16/experimental-gene-therapy-successfully-treats-dozens-of-children-with-rare-fatal-disorder http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/16/experimental-gene-therapy-successfully-treats-dozens-of-children-with-rare-fatal-disorder Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:00:27 +0200 'These results are what we hoped for when we first began developing this approach,' one researcher said. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/03/millions-use-wearable-devices-to-track-their-blood-sugar-but-they-dont-help-everyone http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/03/millions-use-wearable-devices-to-track-their-blood-sugar-but-they-dont-help-everyone Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:01:31 +0200 The devices have surged in popularity among people without diabetes, but a study suggests reality may not match the hype. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/01/doctors-still-outperform-ai-in-medical-emergencies-nurses-its-mixed-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/01/doctors-still-outperform-ai-in-medical-emergencies-nurses-its-mixed-study-finds Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:18 +0200 A small study indicates AI is not yet ready to help make decisions in the emergency room. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/29/experimental-cannabis-extract-can-help-reduce-chronic-back-pain-trial-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/29/experimental-cannabis-extract-can-help-reduce-chronic-back-pain-trial-finds Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:00:52 +0200 Patients reported a significant reduction in pain scores in the months after starting the cannabis extract, which is not the same as smoking cannabis. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/25/doctors-say-experimental-gene-therapy-seems-to-slow-huntingtons-disease-for-first-time http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/25/doctors-say-experimental-gene-therapy-seems-to-slow-huntingtons-disease-for-first-time Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:13:18 +0200 It is the first time a drug trial has slowed the rare disorder’s progression in an ongoing, significant way, researchers said. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/24/apple-says-its-smartwatch-can-identify-high-blood-pressure-how-legitimate-is-it http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/24/apple-says-its-smartwatch-can-identify-high-blood-pressure-how-legitimate-is-it Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:35:20 +0200 Apple expects to identify more than one million cases of undiagnosed hypertension in the feature’s first year. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/23/could-robots-provide-emotional-support-to-children-in-hospitals http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/23/could-robots-provide-emotional-support-to-children-in-hospitals Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:30:06 +0200 Health facilities in the US are turning to robots to comfort young and elderly patients alike. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/22/europes-reliance-on-foreign-health-workers-is-growing-who-report-finds-this-is-why-it-matt http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/22/europes-reliance-on-foreign-health-workers-is-growing-who-report-finds-this-is-why-it-matt Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:59 +0200 The number of foreign-trained doctors in the European region rose 58 per cent over a decade, the report found. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/17/this-new-ai-tool-can-predict-womens-heart-health-risks-with-mammograms http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/17/this-new-ai-tool-can-predict-womens-heart-health-risks-with-mammograms Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:04:23 +0200 The researchers said the new tool could make it easier to detect heart health problems in areas with uneven access to medical care. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/15/weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic-work-well-for-kids-and-teens-study-finds-but-should-kids-ta http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/15/weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic-work-well-for-kids-and-teens-study-finds-but-should-kids-ta Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:00:29 +0200 The popular drugs worked well to help children and adolescents lose weight and lower their blood sugar levels, a new review found. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/14/half-of-people-on-weight-loss-drugs-quit-within-one-year-expert-says-its-concerning http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/14/half-of-people-on-weight-loss-drugs-quit-within-one-year-expert-says-its-concerning Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:30:32 +0200 People on weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy were more likely to stop taking the drugs if they were younger, lived in poorer areas, or were men. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/11/drug-resistant-fungus-is-spreading-rapidly-in-european-hospitals-eu-health-agency-warns http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/11/drug-resistant-fungus-is-spreading-rapidly-in-european-hospitals-eu-health-agency-warns Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:47 +0200 More than 4,000 cases were reported in the European Union and nearby countries between 2013 and 2023. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/10/what-is-the-chagas-parasitic-disease-and-how-does-it-impact-health http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/10/what-is-the-chagas-parasitic-disease-and-how-does-it-impact-health Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:01:20 +0200 Spread by “kissing bugs,” the disease can cause serious heart problems in humans and dogs, though many cases show few symptoms. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/09/ct-scans-ahead-of-pregnancy-may-raise-risks-of-poor-birth-outcomes-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/09/ct-scans-ahead-of-pregnancy-may-raise-risks-of-poor-birth-outcomes-study-finds Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:58:55 +0200 More studies are needed to confirm whether the higher risks are due to the scans or to the suspected health issues that prompt people to get them. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/09/worlds-first-5g-remote-robotic-surgery-performed-at-extreme-altitude-in-china http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/09/worlds-first-5g-remote-robotic-surgery-performed-at-extreme-altitude-in-china Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:03:22 +0200 Using 5G to remotely control surgical robots from 4,000 km away, doctors completed a delicate operation in Tibet at 4,500 metres above sea level. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/02/which-countries-spend-the-most-money-on-cancer-research http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/02/which-countries-spend-the-most-money-on-cancer-research Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:17 +0200 The United States spent by far the most over the eight-year study period, but European countries also provided billions of euros. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/29/england-to-make-chickenpox-jab-free-for-children-for-the-first-time http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/29/england-to-make-chickenpox-jab-free-for-children-for-the-first-time Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:30:40 +0200 England will join countries such as Germany, Canada, the United States, and Australia, which already include the jab in their routine vaccination programmes. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/20/new-malaria-drug-for-newborn-babies-offers-hope-to-parents-health-workers-in-uganda http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/20/new-malaria-drug-for-newborn-babies-offers-hope-to-parents-health-workers-in-uganda Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:33:44 +0200 Until recently, a major gap in malaria treatment was how to care for newborns and infants infected with malaria who weren’t strong enough to receive regular medication. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/19/how-is-uzbekistan-trying-to-improve-its-social-protection-system http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/19/how-is-uzbekistan-trying-to-improve-its-social-protection-system Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:01:14 +0200 Reforms are ongoing, but new tools are helping Uzbekistan reach people in need of health and social support faster and with fewer barriers. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/17/wealthy-countries-pay-more-for-essential-medicines-but-the-cost-burden-is-far-lower-study- http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/17/wealthy-countries-pay-more-for-essential-medicines-but-the-cost-burden-is-far-lower-study- Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:30:47 +0200 European countries spent more than other regions on essential medicines in 2022, at approximately €167 per capita. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/14/eli-lilly-hikes-uk-price-of-blockbuster-weight-loss-drug-mounjaro-by-up-to-170 http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/14/eli-lilly-hikes-uk-price-of-blockbuster-weight-loss-drug-mounjaro-by-up-to-170 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:10:16 +0200 The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS). http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/11/authorities-investigate-botulism-outbreaks-linked-to-contaminated-food-in-italy http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/11/authorities-investigate-botulism-outbreaks-linked-to-contaminated-food-in-italy Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:34:21 +0200 Botulism is a rare but serious illness that can be fatal in extreme circumstances. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/29/ai-battled-doctors-in-a-live-showdown-to-diagnose-patients-who-came-out-on-top http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/29/ai-battled-doctors-in-a-live-showdown-to-diagnose-patients-who-came-out-on-top Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:14:22 +0200 While the AI system was faster and about as accurate, doctors offered more empathetic and personalised reports in a diagnostic competition in Shanghai. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/29/staring-at-screens-all-day-here-are-five-simple-tips-to-protect-your-eyes http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/29/staring-at-screens-all-day-here-are-five-simple-tips-to-protect-your-eyes Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:41 +0200 From the 20-20-20 rule to rethinking your workspace, here are some practical, science-backed tips to protect your vision in a screen-heavy world. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/24/what-to-know-about-parkinsons-disease-after-rock-legend-ozzy-osbournes-death http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/24/what-to-know-about-parkinsons-disease-after-rock-legend-ozzy-osbournes-death Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:41:21 +0200 Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/01/tech-for-good-how-a-messaging-app-is-improving-public-health-in-china http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/01/tech-for-good-how-a-messaging-app-is-improving-public-health-in-china Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:29:12 +0200 Tencent Health has deployed AI-powered features on the popular WeChat app to improve public health in China. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/01/new-ai-tool-is-better-than-doctors-at-diagnosing-complicated-medical-issues-microsoft-says http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/01/new-ai-tool-is-better-than-doctors-at-diagnosing-complicated-medical-issues-microsoft-says Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:56:46 +0200 The tech giant’s AI tool made the correct diagnosis for the vast majority of patients in a small study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/06/27/very-obvious-novo-nordisk-may-be-illegally-advertising-ozempic-says-spains-health-secretar http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/06/27/very-obvious-novo-nordisk-may-be-illegally-advertising-ozempic-says-spains-health-secretar Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:50:48 +0200 Spain is investigating Novo Nordisk over concerns it may be indirectly marketing its weight loss drugs. Euronews Health spoke to the country’s health secretary to find out more.