healthcare

Health news

Can AI help healthcare move from treatment to prevention?

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.

13 October 2026

Health news

From barbershops to nature courses: What's helping men’s mental health

As waiting lists for mental health care continue to grow, community-driven campaigns across Europe have been finding unique ways to support men in particular.

9 October 2026

Russia

Russia dismisses transparency calls amid reports of second plague case

Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information.

7 October 2026

Russia

Russia denies plague death but quarantines 200 without explanation

Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward.

6 October 2026

World News

Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic after lab worker's death

A female staff member at an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk region who died amid rumours of a "black death" outbreak was diagnosed with "pneumonia of unknown origin". Rospotrebnadzor insists that the situation in the region is "stable".

4 October 2026

Health news

Mental health under strain: Spain lags Europe in access to psychologists

With six clinical psychologists per 100,000 people, against nearly 18 in Europe, regular therapy in Spain is out of reach for many; the alternative is costly private care.

30 September 2026

Health news

Can birdwatching help stroke survivors regain communication skills?

Watching birds has become a meaningful part of stroke recovery at the University of Montana, offering a natural, low-pressure way to practise communication, researchers say.

28 September 2026

Tech News

How AI and robots provide companionship for people with Alzheimer’s

From conversational robots to an AI-powered voice, hospitals and care homes in France are testing new technologies to support people living with Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions.

25 September 2026

Health news

ADHD is linked to almost 50% increase in gut problems

People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are significantly more likely to experience a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new systematic review covering more than 1.9 million people.

17 September 2026

Health news

Study: cooling temperatures increase risk of cardiac arrests

A new study by Hungarian researchers suggests weather data could predict, up to three days ahead, periods with more out-of-hospital cardiac arrests than usual.

16 September 2026

Health news

Living in deprived areas linked to poorer brain health

Living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood may be linked to poorer brain health, with researchers finding higher brain age, lower total brain volume and more signs of vascular damage in people living in the most deprived areas.

15 September 2026

Health news

US push to cut drug prices could mean longer waits for European patients

Europe’s patients could face longer waits for some new medicines as US efforts to drive down drug prices risk encouraging pharmaceutical companies to delay launches in lower-price markets, according to a new modelling study.

14 September 2026

Tech News

Kenya tests solar-powered ambulance for remote communities

A solar-powered ambulance designed to bring healthcare to remote communities is being tested in Kenya.

14 September 2026

Health news

The darker your bedroom, the better for your heart

A new study found that even as little light as from a phone screen at low brightness during sleep is linked to potentially harmful changes in the heart’s structure and function.

11 September 2026

Health news

Getting mind ready for surgery is as important as physical preparation

Preparing for major surgery should not skip mental preparation for a successful recovery, a new study says.

10 September 2026

Health news

It’s not just how many steps you take. It’s how fast you walk

It is not only the number of steps per day but also the walking pace that matters for lowering the risk of early death, according to new research.

9 September 2026