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EU moves to strengthen biotech industry to boost global competitivenes

The new EU Biotech Plan wants to keep research, clinical development, and manufacturing within the European Union.

17/12/2025

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EU targets tobacco, unhealthy diets in new push against heart disease

The European Union’s new ‘Safe Hearts Plan’ aims to cut cardiovascular deaths by 25 per cent in the next decade.

17/12/2025

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Menstrual cycle may affect severity of sport injuries, study finds

Female footballers may experience tougher injuries if they get hurt while on their period, a new study shows.

17/12/2025

Health news

How is cardiovascular disease affecting Europe’s health and economies?

A new European report warns of the burden of cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death for the last two decades, now accounting for one‑third of all deaths every year.

15/12/2025

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Toxic smog blankets New Delhi plunging air quality to hazardous levels

Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks.

15/12/2025

Health news

COVID-19 shot tied to lower risk of death from any cause, study shows

Adults who received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have a lower risk of death regardless of the cause, a new study has found.

15/12/2025

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New gonorrhoea treatment could help beat drug-resistant infections

A new single-dose treatment for gonorrhoea, expected to be approved in the coming days, could be the key to tackling the infection amid rising antibiotic resistance.

13/12/2025

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China's new 'condom tax' prompts scepticism, fear over health risks

Experts are concerned over potential increases in unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases due to higher costs for contraceptives.

12/12/2025

Nutrition

Vegetarian and vegan diets can be healthy for kids, study finds

Children on plant-based diets may need to take supplements or eat fortified foods to get enough key nutrients, researchers said.

12/12/2025

Health news

Watchdogs denounce stealthy tobacco lobbying in the EU

Weak EU transparency rules have enabled tobacco companies to quietly shape policymaking in Brussels, a new investigation warns.

11/12/2025

Health news

Denmark agrees on payout for Inuit women forcibly given contraception

An estimated 4,500 women could be entitled to compensation.

10/12/2025

Health news

Could dark chocolate be the key to slower ageing? New study weighs in

Scientists found a link between a chemical found in dark chocolate and signs of slower biological ageing.

10/12/2025

Health news

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

The drug uses antibodies from volunteers vaccinated against botulism to help babies too young to fight the disease on their own.

10/12/2025

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UK doctors urge crackdown on energy drinks, citing heart health risks

After doctors asked the patient to stop consuming energy drinks, his blood pressure returned to normal.

10/12/2025

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Severe Listeria infections on the rise in Europe, EU agencies warn

There were more than 6,500 foodborne outbreaks in 2024, a new report says.

09/12/2025

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AI note-taking tool slashes doctors’ paperwork time, analysis shows

Clinicians who used the tool said they felt more present during consultations with patients.

09/12/2025

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Is sleep or exercise more important for health? New study weighs in

Around 1 in eight people in the global study got enough sleep and exercise.

08/12/2025

wellbeing

People in the Nordics know how to beat the winter blues. Here’s how

Experts share tips on how to find light in the darkest months of the year, Nordic-style.

08/12/2025

wellbeing

Europeans are burned out. Inside the mental health workplace puzzle

Companies are investing more than ever in well-being – but the mental health of employees only seems to be getting worse.

08/12/2025

Health news

High exposure to PFAS may affect women’s hormones, study finds

High exposure to PFAS is linked to a higher risk of endocrine disruption among women, a new study has found.

06/12/2025