https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:22:17 +0100 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:22:17 +0100 30 https://www.euronews.com/images/logos/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com 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 https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/cut-down-outdated-nitrate-limit-in-drinking-water-health-and-environmental-groups-tell-who https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/cut-down-outdated-nitrate-limit-in-drinking-water-health-and-environmental-groups-tell-who Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:21:23 +0100 Health and environmental groups have urged the World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/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/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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/shamonda-virus-first-human-case-is-an-alert-not-a-reason-to-panic-says-eu-health-agency https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/shamonda-virus-first-human-case-is-an-alert-not-a-reason-to-panic-says-eu-health-agency Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:54:42 +0200 The first human case of Shamonda virus, confirmed in France, poses no wider threat to Europeans, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) told Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/major-emitters-fall-short-on-climate-action-despite-health-pledges-in-their-climate-plans https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/major-emitters-fall-short-on-climate-action-despite-health-pledges-in-their-climate-plans Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:54:24 +0200 Governments claim to protect public health while failing to tackle fossil fuel dependence, as new research by the Global Climate and Health Alliance exposes a gap between climate rhetoric and action. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/france-confirms-first-human-case-of-shamonda-virus-previously-found-only-in-animals https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/france-confirms-first-human-case-of-shamonda-virus-previously-found-only-in-animals Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:30:19 +0200 French authorities have confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus, which mainly affects cattle, in a patient in Lyon who died in early October, adding that there is no health risk to the general population. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/drinking-tea-could-lower-your-risk-of-stroke-but-only-if-its-not-too-hot https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/drinking-tea-could-lower-your-risk-of-stroke-but-only-if-its-not-too-hot Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:16:03 +0200 Drinking tea three or more times a week is linked to an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, such as stroke or heart attack, a new study suggests. However, burning hot tea was linked to the opposite effect: a 16% increase in vascular disease risk. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/african-health-ministers-to-hold-ebola-crisis-talks-as-nigeria-confirms-first-case https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/african-health-ministers-to-hold-ebola-crisis-talks-as-nigeria-confirms-first-case Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:18:59 +0200 African health ministers will hold crisis talks on Ebola as Nigeria becomes the fourth country to confirm a case. The patient is now in isolation, while her contacts, including her spouse, a Swiss national, are being monitored. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/polands-abortion-reforms-would-leave-it-among-the-eus-most-restrictive-even-if-signed-into https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/polands-abortion-reforms-would-leave-it-among-the-eus-most-restrictive-even-if-signed-into Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:13:29 +0200 Poland’s parliament, Sejm, has voted to ease some of the country’s abortion restrictions, but the changes would leave its laws among the most restrictive in the European Union — and face an uphill battle to become law. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/from-sleepmaxxing-to-rising-temperatures-getting-a-good-nights-sleep-is-getting-harder https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/from-sleepmaxxing-to-rising-temperatures-getting-a-good-nights-sleep-is-getting-harder Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:48:08 +0200 Climate change, unequal access to healthcare and an ‘always-on’ work culture are undermining sleep across Europe — essential for good health. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/could-your-neighbourhood-impact-your-dementia-risk-study-links-green-spaces-to-lower-demen https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/could-your-neighbourhood-impact-your-dementia-risk-study-links-green-spaces-to-lower-demen Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:54:30 +0200 People living in areas surrounded by greenery may have a lower risk of dementia, according to a new study. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/researchers-use-chatgpt-style-technology-to-predict-stroke-risk-from-a-persons-dna https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/researchers-use-chatgpt-style-technology-to-predict-stroke-risk-from-a-persons-dna Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:32:38 +0200 A new AI tool that identifies genetic risk factors for stroke could open the door to more personalised prevention and treatment. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/trump-signs-order-aimed-at-boosting-womens-health-research https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/trump-signs-order-aimed-at-boosting-womens-health-research Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:29:04 +0200 United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing two bodies to boost women’s health research, address gaps in medical knowledge and improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/ebola-kenya-confirms-eighth-case-as-drc-outbreak-reaches-new-province https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/ebola-kenya-confirms-eighth-case-as-drc-outbreak-reaches-new-province Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:52:22 +0200 Kenya has confirmed an eighth Ebola case, while the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread to new areas. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/trade-unions-push-for-eu-law-to-address-menopause-at-work https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/17/trade-unions-push-for-eu-law-to-address-menopause-at-work Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:32:41 +0200 The European Trade Union Confederation wants menopause enshrined in EU workplace legislation, as the European Parliament examines the issue and the Commission stops short of proposing a dedicated strategy. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/west-nile-virus-europe-records-its-worst-season-ever-as-cases-spread-north https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/west-nile-virus-europe-records-its-worst-season-ever-as-cases-spread-north Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:58 +0200 West Nile virus is spreading in Europe, with cases rising and the virus moving further north, the ECDC has warned. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/kenya-records-second-ebola-case-as-outbreak-in-congo-keeps-growing https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/kenya-records-second-ebola-case-as-outbreak-in-congo-keeps-growing Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:34:28 +0200 Kenya has confirmed its second Ebola case, a close relative of the country’s first victim, as the outbreak in Congo continues to grow. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/mental-health-at-work-starts-by-breaking-the-taboo-eu-agency-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/mental-health-at-work-starts-by-breaking-the-taboo-eu-agency-says Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:21:16 +0200 Nearly half of European workers face mental health risks on the job, yet the subject remains taboo. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/spains-hallmark-in-vatican-the-spanish-medical-science-behind-pope-francis-lung-operation https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/spains-hallmark-in-vatican-the-spanish-medical-science-behind-pope-francis-lung-operation Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:55:07 +0200 Thoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed the Uniportal VATS technique, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision, which was used in the pontiff's surgery. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/ai-in-healthcare-from-fighting-epidemics-to-family-doctors https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/ai-in-healthcare-from-fighting-epidemics-to-family-doctors Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:05:49 +0200 A situation report in an hour instead of a day: in Africa's fight against Ebola, AI shows how it can bolster healthcare, in Germany too. But experts warn of opaque systems and unresolved risks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/climate-change-is-putting-europes-brain-health-at-risk https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/climate-change-is-putting-europes-brain-health-at-risk Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:06:41 +0200 Rising temperatures, poor air quality and the spread of infectious diseases could increase the burden of neurological disorders, with the most vulnerable communities facing the greatest risks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/global-health-is-a-team-sport-world-health-summit-in-berlin https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/global-health-is-a-team-sport-world-health-summit-in-berlin Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:15:24 +0200 In a world of multiple crises, global health must once again be seen as a team sport, says World Health Summit president Prof Dr Axel R. Pries in an interview with Euronews. He also sees Europe, built on the EU framework, in a leading role. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/women-with-autoimmune-diseases-face-longer-waits-and-more-misdiagnoses-than-men https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/women-with-autoimmune-diseases-face-longer-waits-and-more-misdiagnoses-than-men Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:55:18 +0200 Women are significantly more likely than men to face prolonged delays and have physical autoimmune symptoms dismissed as psychological conditions, such as anxiety or depression, a study has found. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/can-ai-help-healthcare-move-from-treatment-to-prevention https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/can-ai-help-healthcare-move-from-treatment-to-prevention Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:47:30 +0200 AI could help identify people at risk of developing certain conditions before they become ill, allowing healthcare providers to intervene earlier. But technology alone will not deliver that change. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/what-to-know-about-pope-leo-xivs-upcoming-lung-surgery https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/what-to-know-about-pope-leo-xivs-upcoming-lung-surgery Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:04:37 +0200 Pope Leo XIV is to undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule — a small growth of dense tissue inside the lung. Here is what to know about the procedure. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/less-substance-use-and-fewer-problems-among-teens-but-risk-is-highest-for-the-most-vulnera https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/less-substance-use-and-fewer-problems-among-teens-but-risk-is-highest-for-the-most-vulnera Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:16:48 +0200 Portuguese teenagers are drinking and using drugs less and facing fewer problems, but risks are increasingly concentrated among those with multiple vulnerabilities, according to a new ICAD study on addictive behaviours. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/10/silent-killer-study-finds-most-with-high-blood-pressure-unaware https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/10/silent-killer-study-finds-most-with-high-blood-pressure-unaware Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:33:37 +0200 Men showed higher rates of hypertension, with 42% affected compared with 29% of women, after adjusting the figures for age groups. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/frozen-testicular-tissue-transplanted-in-bid-to-restore-fertility-after-chemotherapy https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/frozen-testicular-tissue-transplanted-in-bid-to-restore-fertility-after-chemotherapy Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:39:37 +0200 Protecting fertility is a major challenge for young men undergoing aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy. Freezing their own testicular tissue before such treatments could help. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/graphene-opens-new-way-to-detect-brain-damage-after-stroke https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/graphene-opens-new-way-to-detect-brain-damage-after-stroke Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:03:29 +0200 An international team of scientists involving Spain's CSIC has developed graphene sensors that pinpoint the brain regions most vulnerable after a stroke, tested in mice, opening the door to preventing further damage and improving treatment.