http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:43:31 +0200 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:43:31 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/19/eu-leaders-eye-coordinated-response-to-growing-drug-trade http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/19/eu-leaders-eye-coordinated-response-to-growing-drug-trade Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200 European leaders on Friday urged the European Commission, EU countries and relevant agencies to strengthen coordination in a fight against a €31 billion-worth illicit drugs market. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/19/messis-family-pleads-for-humanity-as-argentina-captains-father-faces-health-issues http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/19/messis-family-pleads-for-humanity-as-argentina-captains-father-faces-health-issues Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:04:21 +0200 The family of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi has issued a public statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, “is going through a health situation,” amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health. The family asked for “responsibility, prudence and humanity.” http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/19/europes-rare-disease-patients-face-a-mental-health-care-gap-survey-finds http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/19/europes-rare-disease-patients-face-a-mental-health-care-gap-survey-finds Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:50:38 +0200 Seven in 10 people living with a rare disease and their carers report poor mental health, with three in four reporting a need for psychological support, according to a survey by Europe’s rare diseases organisation EURORDIS. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/18/lithuanias-plan-to-send-newly-trained-doctors-to-rural-areas-sparks-backlash http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/18/lithuanias-plan-to-send-newly-trained-doctors-to-rural-areas-sparks-backlash Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:08:35 +0200 Lithuania — a Baltic country of 2,8 million — plans to tackle medical deserts by sending junior doctors to remote regions. Junior doctors oppose what they see as a “populist” move. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/18/us-to-pour-over-700m-to-tackle-mental-illnesses-that-fuels-homelessness http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/18/us-to-pour-over-700m-to-tackle-mental-illnesses-that-fuels-homelessness Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:41:06 +0200 US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to allocate over $700 million (€610mn) to address mental illness “that fuels homelessness across America,” he said on Wednesday. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/18/heatwaves-hit-europe-how-to-stay-cool-when-it-really-matters http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/18/heatwaves-hit-europe-how-to-stay-cool-when-it-really-matters Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:48 +0200 Heatwaves can be dangerous, but simple measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/drug-monopoly-extension-splits-eu-ministers-in-biotech-act-debate http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/drug-monopoly-extension-splits-eu-ministers-in-biotech-act-debate Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:24:13 +0200 EU health ministers split over a proposal to give certain innovative medicines an extra year of market protection, with EU Health Commissioner arguing the incentive is needed to keep biotech investment in Europe. Incoming Irish presidency, in the meantime, says it will work as quickly as possible. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/eu-ministers-reach-consensus-on-biotech-act-directive http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/eu-ministers-reach-consensus-on-biotech-act-directive Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:19:54 +0200 Amid Europe’s push to catch up in the biotechnology field, the EU health ministers agreed how to tweak rules on modified micro-organisms (GMMs) and the processing of organs. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/shared-home-shared-microbiome-study-says-flatmates-swap-gut-bacteria http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/shared-home-shared-microbiome-study-says-flatmates-swap-gut-bacteria Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:07:44 +0200 You may share more than the kitchen with your flatmates: people who live together share parts of their oral and gut microbiome, according to a new study by the University of Trento in Italy. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/france-is-releasing-millions-of-sterile-insects-to-fight-tiger-mosquitoes http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/france-is-releasing-millions-of-sterile-insects-to-fight-tiger-mosquitoes Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:58:25 +0200 A startup in southern France is releasing sterilised male tiger mosquitoes into urban areas in an effort to reduce populations of the invasive insect and limit the spread of diseases. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/which-countries-in-europe-have-the-healthiest-beach-lake-and-river-water http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/17/which-countries-in-europe-have-the-healthiest-beach-lake-and-river-water Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:03 +0200 European countries score highly in bathing water quality standards, with most bathing waters considered safe for swimmers, according to a new report. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/16/eu-health-chief-to-probe-effects-of-trumps-drug-pricing-push http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/16/eu-health-chief-to-probe-effects-of-trumps-drug-pricing-push Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:40:08 +0200 The EU health ministers have tasked the European Health Commissioner to assess the impact of the US’ most-favourite-nation policy on the bloc. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/16/nearly-all-children-are-exposed-to-the-lasting-health-impacts-of-climate-change-unicef-say http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/16/nearly-all-children-are-exposed-to-the-lasting-health-impacts-of-climate-change-unicef-say Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:42:02 +0200 As the effects of climate change intensify, children around the world are exposed, in varying degrees, to both natural and human-induced hazards that can have a significant impact on their lives. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/16/world-cup-2026-six-million-fans-three-countries-and-a-team-racing-to-stop-outbreaks http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/16/world-cup-2026-six-million-fans-three-countries-and-a-team-racing-to-stop-outbreaks Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:04 +0200 As six million fans travel across North America for the 2026 World Cup, health authorities are on alert for any sign of an infectious disease outbreak. 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/2026/06/12/people-to-drink-less-booze-but-only-for-the-next-five-years http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/12/people-to-drink-less-booze-but-only-for-the-next-five-years Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:57 +0200 Changing tastes and tightening belts are reshaping the global drinks industry, with consumption set to fall across traditional markets over the next five years. 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/microsoft-and-mayo-clinic-unveil-a-new-safe-and-trusted-ai-for-healthcare http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/04/microsoft-and-mayo-clinic-unveil-a-new-safe-and-trusted-ai-for-healthcare Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:53 +0200 The organisations said the model is being initially deployed within Mayo Clinic’s clinical environment, where it can be tested and refined through real-world use. 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/waiting-times-for-healthcare-in-europe-the-worst-countries-ranked http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/06/03/waiting-times-for-healthcare-in-europe-the-worst-countries-ranked Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:57 +0200 Waiting times for treatment in some European countries can run for years. This has real consequences for patients, experts warn. Euronews Health takes a close look at waiting times across several categories. 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/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/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.