http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:54 +0200 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:54 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com 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/2026/06/07/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/2026/05/31/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/2026/05/20/who-in-europe-offers-free-school-meals-and-can-they-improve-classroom-behaviour http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/20/who-in-europe-offers-free-school-meals-and-can-they-improve-classroom-behaviour Wed, 20 May 2026 17:01:24 +0200 Scientists say universal free school meals can reduce out‐of‐school suspensions in both elementary and secondary schools. Which European countries offer free school meals? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/14/eating-vegetables-in-pregnancy-may-influence-childrens-tastes-later-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/14/eating-vegetables-in-pregnancy-may-influence-childrens-tastes-later-study-finds Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:28 +0200 A new international study suggests children may respond more positively to flavours they were exposed to during pregnancy, which could help parents trying to encourage healthy eating. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/06/an-apple-a-day-keeps-the-childhood-tantrums-away-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/06/an-apple-a-day-keeps-the-childhood-tantrums-away-study-finds Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:16 +0200 Children's diets may influence their mental health, with fruit and vegetables linked to better behaviour, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/03/what-do-the-children-of-people-who-live-to-100-eat-new-study-offers-clues http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/03/what-do-the-children-of-people-who-live-to-100-eat-new-study-offers-clues Sun, 03 May 2026 07:30:17 +0200 Children of centenarians scored relatively well on diet quality, yet still fell short of recommended intake levels for several foods. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/25/beer-may-contain-more-vitamin-b6-than-scientists-previously-thought http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/25/beer-may-contain-more-vitamin-b6-than-scientists-previously-thought Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:22 +0200 A new study suggests that a pint fo beer contains a surprisingly meaningful amount of vitamin B6 – and that an alcohol-free version may actually be one of the better options for getting it. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/18/smoothies-juice-or-whole-fruits-which-is-the-healthiest-way-to-consume-fruit http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/18/smoothies-juice-or-whole-fruits-which-is-the-healthiest-way-to-consume-fruit Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:29 +0200 Fruit is a key part of any healthy diet, but the way it is consumed matters as much as whether it is consumed at all. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/15/two-to-three-cups-of-coffee-a-day-linked-to-lower-risk-of-mental-health-disorders-study-fi http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/15/two-to-three-cups-of-coffee-a-day-linked-to-lower-risk-of-mental-health-disorders-study-fi Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:11 +0200 Moderate coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of mental health disorders in a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/03/easter-eggs-can-be-dyed-and-still-eaten-follow-these-tips-to-make-sure-its-safe http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/03/easter-eggs-can-be-dyed-and-still-eaten-follow-these-tips-to-make-sure-its-safe Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:14:37 +0200 Eggs can be safely dyed and eaten over the Easter holiday by following a few simple food safety rules when cooking, cooling, and handling them. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/03/not-all-chocolate-is-created-equal-but-there-are-some-health-benefits http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/04/03/not-all-chocolate-is-created-equal-but-there-are-some-health-benefits Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:21 +0200 Cacao has been associated with multiple health benefits; however, experts warn that commercial chocolate may not be as good. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/04/child-obesity-crisis-looms-as-cases-set-to-hit-228-million-by-2040-report-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/04/child-obesity-crisis-looms-as-cases-set-to-hit-228-million-by-2040-report-finds Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:37:08 +0100 By 2040 there will be more children who are overweight than not for the first time in history, a new report has found. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/27/vegetarian-diets-linked-to-lower-risks-of-several-cancers-largest-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/27/vegetarian-diets-linked-to-lower-risks-of-several-cancers-largest-study-finds Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:27:20 +0100 People who follow vegetarian diets have a lower risk of several common cancers, according to the largest study to date on non-meat diets and cancer. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/25/are-microwave-safe-labels-misleading-new-report-exposes-health-and-environmental-harms http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/25/are-microwave-safe-labels-misleading-new-report-exposes-health-and-environmental-harms Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:23 +0100 Microwave meals are convenient – but a new report reveals just how much they could be harming our health and the planet. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/16/intermittent-fasting-offers-no-greater-weight-loss-than-standard-diets-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/16/intermittent-fasting-offers-no-greater-weight-loss-than-standard-diets-study-finds Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:43:14 +0100 A new study found that weight loss from fasting was barely greater than doing nothing, and similar to results from traditional dietary advice. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/14/eat-like-an-olympian-what-athletes-need-to-eat-during-the-games-and-how-nutrition-helps-pe http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/14/eat-like-an-olympian-what-athletes-need-to-eat-during-the-games-and-how-nutrition-helps-pe Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:00:53 +0100 During the Winter Olympic Games, thousands of athletes have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the facilities. What are they eating, and what role does nutrition play in the competition? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/12/from-almonds-to-pistachios-these-are-the-healthiest-nuts http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/12/from-almonds-to-pistachios-these-are-the-healthiest-nuts Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:17:29 +0100 Nuts are packed with health benefits. How can each of them improve diets? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/10/drinking-coffee-and-tea-may-protect-the-brain-against-dementia-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/10/drinking-coffee-and-tea-may-protect-the-brain-against-dementia-study-finds Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100 Moderate daily consumption of caffeine is associated with a lower risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/06/baby-formula-recalls-uk-investigates-36-babies-with-suspected-cereulide-intoxication http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/06/baby-formula-recalls-uk-investigates-36-babies-with-suspected-cereulide-intoxication Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:43:14 +0100 Amid global baby formula recalls, the United Kingdom has confirmed 36 possible intoxication cases. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/05/mediterranean-diet-is-linked-to-a-lower-risk-of-stroke-for-women-a-new-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/05/mediterranean-diet-is-linked-to-a-lower-risk-of-stroke-for-women-a-new-study-finds Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:43:11 +0100 Women who regularly follow a Mediterranean diet show a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/05/what-decades-of-tobacco-regulation-can-teach-us-about-ultra-processed-food-new-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/05/what-decades-of-tobacco-regulation-can-teach-us-about-ultra-processed-food-new-study-finds Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:24 +0100 A new study argues that ultra-processed foods are engineered more like cigarettes than like real food, and should face tobacco-style rules on marketing, labelling, and taxation. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/03/one-glass-of-juice-a-day-the-healthiest-fruit-juices-and-how-much-to-drink http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/02/03/one-glass-of-juice-a-day-the-healthiest-fruit-juices-and-how-much-to-drink Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:40 +0100 From citrus to beetroot, some fruit and vegetable juices can offer health benefits, but they should be consumed in moderation. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/01/22/global-baby-formula-recall-nestle-danone-lactalis-pull-products-after-toxin-alert http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/01/22/global-baby-formula-recall-nestle-danone-lactalis-pull-products-after-toxin-alert Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:03:53 +0100 Nestlé, Danone, and Lactalis were forced to recall infant formula batches worldwide amid concerns of toxic cereulide contamination. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/30/new-study-says-universal-school-meals-could-cut-hunger-and-halve-diet-related-emissions http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/30/new-study-says-universal-school-meals-could-cut-hunger-and-halve-diet-related-emissions Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:43:42 +0100 Researchers say measures to extend school meal coverage from the current level of about one in five children to all children worldwide could reduce the overall prevalence of undernourishment by around 24 percent. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/12/vegetarian-and-vegan-diets-can-be-healthy-for-kids-study-finds-but-theres-a-catch http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/12/12/vegetarian-and-vegan-diets-can-be-healthy-for-kids-study-finds-but-theres-a-catch Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:01:26 +0100 Children on plant-based diets may need to take supplements or eat fortified foods to get enough key nutrients, researchers said. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/22/healthy-diet-and-exercise-may-reduce-harmful-belly-fat-uk-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/22/healthy-diet-and-exercise-may-reduce-harmful-belly-fat-uk-study-finds Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:00:35 +0100 Researchers say improving diet and physical activity helps limit the buildup of riskier visceral fat. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/14/ultra-processed-foods-could-be-driving-up-colorectal-cancers-among-young-people-scientists http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/11/14/ultra-processed-foods-could-be-driving-up-colorectal-cancers-among-young-people-scientists Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:55:46 +0100 Women who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a higher risk of developing polyps that can lead to cancer compared with women who ate the least. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/20/what-age-should-you-give-your-children-peanuts-this-guidance-helped-60000-kids-avoid-aller http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/20/what-age-should-you-give-your-children-peanuts-this-guidance-helped-60000-kids-avoid-aller Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:01:56 +0200 A new study indicates a shift in medical guidance around food allergens has paid off. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/11/gut-health-is-all-the-rage-experts-share-5-tips-to-sort-fact-from-fiction http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/11/gut-health-is-all-the-rage-experts-share-5-tips-to-sort-fact-from-fiction Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:00:40 +0200 Euronews Health breaks down how to differentiate the hype from reality when it comes to the science on gut health. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/08/when-is-a-sausage-no-longer-a-sausage-european-parliament-answers-after-long-grilling-sess http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/08/when-is-a-sausage-no-longer-a-sausage-european-parliament-answers-after-long-grilling-sess Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:41:40 +0200 The European Parliament has voted to ban meat-related terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, prompting backlash from consumer and environmental groups. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/08/calorie-labelling-rules-on-menus-dont-prompt-restaurants-to-make-healthy-changes-study-fin http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/10/08/calorie-labelling-rules-on-menus-dont-prompt-restaurants-to-make-healthy-changes-study-fin Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:17:40 +0200 The findings deal the latest blow to England’s calorie labelling rules. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/03/fixing-diets-could-cut-farming-emissions-by-15-and-avoid-15-million-deaths-a-year-report-f http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/03/fixing-diets-could-cut-farming-emissions-by-15-and-avoid-15-million-deaths-a-year-report-f Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:32:49 +0200 Scientists warn that without major changes to what we eat, climate targets will be missed. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/24/eu-restores-brazilian-poultry-imports-after-avian-flu-outbreak-closed-the-market http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/24/eu-restores-brazilian-poultry-imports-after-avian-flu-outbreak-closed-the-market Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:04:25 +0200 The European Union has reopened its market to Brazilian poultry, months after an avian flu outbreak disrupted the country’s exports. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/20/are-ultra-processed-foods-all-that-bad-what-we-know-and-some-simple-swaps-to-boost-your-di http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/20/are-ultra-processed-foods-all-that-bad-what-we-know-and-some-simple-swaps-to-boost-your-di Sat, 20 Sep 2025 07:00:01 +0200 A well-balanced diet is about much more than determining whether certain foods are ultra-processed or not. But if you want to simplify your diet, here’s where to start. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/15/another-mediterranean-diet-benefit-better-gum-health-say-uk-scientists http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/09/15/another-mediterranean-diet-benefit-better-gum-health-say-uk-scientists Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:00:38 +0200 Our teeth and gums have a major impact on our overall health. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/28/pumpkin-spice-latte-season-is-back-are-they-healthy-and-why-do-they-taste-of-autumn http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/28/pumpkin-spice-latte-season-is-back-are-they-healthy-and-why-do-they-taste-of-autumn Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:37 +0200 Starbucks has pressed the fast-forward button on autumn: the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/26/biscuits-recalled-in-parts-of-spain-due-to-possible-metal-contamination http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/26/biscuits-recalled-in-parts-of-spain-due-to-possible-metal-contamination Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:50:44 +0200 The recall applies to Fontaneda brand Pim's Orange Biscuits. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/25/genetics-can-raise-dementia-risks-but-the-mediterranean-diet-may-counter-them-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/25/genetics-can-raise-dementia-risks-but-the-mediterranean-diet-may-counter-them-study-finds Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:24:58 +0200 People who follow a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop dementia and have slower cognitive decline, new research shows. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/23/inside-berlins-monk-garden-that-grows-edible-and-medicinal-plants http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/23/inside-berlins-monk-garden-that-grows-edible-and-medicinal-plants Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:01:29 +0200 The ‘Monk Garden’ organises long table dinners prepared by a fine dining chef, workshops and seminars where people can try and learn about edible and medicinal plants. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/21/green-kiwis-earn-eus-first-ever-fruit-health-claim-for-keeping-you-regular http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/21/green-kiwis-earn-eus-first-ever-fruit-health-claim-for-keeping-you-regular Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:09:20 +0200 Kiwis are now EU-certified to keep your digestive system on schedule, becoming the first fresh fruit to get the bloc’s green light for health benefits. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/07/potatoes-could-raise-your-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-but-how-you-prepare-them-matters-study-f http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/07/potatoes-could-raise-your-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-but-how-you-prepare-them-matters-study-f Thu, 07 Aug 2025 06:30:32 +0200 Eating more potatoes was tied to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes risks in a study that spanned three decades – and French fries were the main culprit. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/06/obesity-can-be-passed-from-parents-to-children-but-do-mothers-or-fathers-genes-matter-more http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/06/obesity-can-be-passed-from-parents-to-children-but-do-mothers-or-fathers-genes-matter-more Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:19 +0200 A new study suggests mothers’ genes could play an indirect role in shaping their children’s health, even when they aren’t passed on. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/04/want-to-lose-weight-new-study-sheds-light-on-how-processed-foods-affect-our-health http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/08/04/want-to-lose-weight-new-study-sheds-light-on-how-processed-foods-affect-our-health Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:44:53 +0200 Ultra-processed foods can be bad for our health. A new study sought to understand whether it’s the processing itself or the ingredients that really matter. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/14/fibremaxxing-why-nutrition-experts-can-actually-get-behind-tiktoks-latest-wellness-trend http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/14/fibremaxxing-why-nutrition-experts-can-actually-get-behind-tiktoks-latest-wellness-trend Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:13 +0200 A wellness trend on TikTok is advocating eating as much fibre as possible. For once, nutrition experts actually agree. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/11/how-to-make-healthy-snacks-a-habit-when-your-energy-drops-at-work http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/11/how-to-make-healthy-snacks-a-habit-when-your-energy-drops-at-work Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:38:46 +0200 Reaching for crisps or your fourth cup of coffee doesn’t have to be inevitable. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/06/11/does-coffee-fight-ageing-what-the-science-really-shows-about-coffee-being-good-for-your-he http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/06/11/does-coffee-fight-ageing-what-the-science-really-shows-about-coffee-being-good-for-your-he Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:23:15 +0200 Coffee comes with some health benefits, but that doesn’t mean aficionados should drink as much as they want. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/04/28/diets-rich-in-ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-higher-risk-of-early-death-new-study-warns http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/04/28/diets-rich-in-ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-higher-risk-of-early-death-new-study-warns Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:08:17 +0200 Experts said more research is needed to determine whether ultra-processed foods directly raise the risk of premature death – or if they are simply a “bystander” with other factors to blame. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/04/17/spain-to-ban-fatty-foods-and-require-fresh-vegetables-in-schools-to-curb-child-obesity http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/04/17/spain-to-ban-fatty-foods-and-require-fresh-vegetables-in-schools-to-curb-child-obesity Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:46:08 +0200 The rules come amid concerns that children from lower-income families are struggling to eat well, creating health disparities. http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/04/17/if-you-can-finish-a-meal-in-20-minutes-or-less-it-might-be-time-to-slow-down-heres-why http://www.euronews.com/health/2025/04/17/if-you-can-finish-a-meal-in-20-minutes-or-less-it-might-be-time-to-slow-down-heres-why Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:12:24 +0200 Experts tend to focus on which foods can improve your health, but the speed at which you devour your dinner matters too.