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Scientists have found a way to get brain cancer cells to self-destruct

Aggressive glioblastoma tumours could be in trouble: a breakthrough discovery successfully wiped out cancer cells in mice.

03/06/2023

Ukraine

WHO records 1,000 attacks on Ukraine's health system during war

The international body said the impact goes beyond death and injury and is also affecting areas such as chemotherapy and childbirth.

30/05/2023

Culture news

The HearWalk project: What music can do for people with brain damage

A 69-year-old patient has recently learnt to walk again with the help of music at a rehabilitation centre in Denmark, using a pre-clinical programme that yields results.

10/05/2023

Health news

Could 'sperm-injecting robots' be the future of affordable IVF?

A study reported by MIT Technology Review has managed to automate the conception stage of in vitro fertilisation - but is it the future of fertility?

03/05/2023

United Kingdom

Major strike will take British nurses out of cancer wards and ICUs

For the first time, the 28-hour strike will include nurses working in intensive care units and cancer wards, although exceptions are being made in hospitals where a lack of nurses could endanger patients' health.

01/05/2023

Ukraine

Euroviews. Ukraine’s health system lies in ruins. Civilians are paying the price

Ending violence against civilians and indiscriminate attacks on civilian infrastructure is essential for Ukrainians to begin rebuilding their lives, Christina Wille and Harlem Désir write.

11/04/2023

World News

Euroviews. Dignified life and health for all must be at the heart of our policies

The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call that showed how health is central to the functioning of all of society. In a well-being economy, health is not just a beneficiary — it's its driving force, Dr Hans Henri P Kluge writes.

31/03/2023

Health news

Which countries use antibiotics the most and least in Europe?

Antibiotic use dropped dramatically during the COVID pandemic. But some Europeans continue to take them without a justification.

30/03/2023

Work

'Ticking time bomb' of Europe's health worker crisis goes off: WHO

Europe's health worker crisis is now a reality, not a looming threat, WHO's Europe Director said.

27/03/2023

Health news

Which countries have the highest and lowest fertility rates in Europe?

The fertility rate in the EU increased by 8 per cent over the last two decades but the number of children being born has started to gradually fall.

17/03/2023

Travel News

Silver nomads: What are the best European countries to retire to?

Searches for ideal destinations to retire to have skyrocketed in the last 12 months.

09/03/2023

Travel News

Mexico travel: is it still safe after the murder of two tourists?

The harrowing murder of two Americans on a medical tourism trip has shed light on the dangers of certain parts of Mexico.

08/03/2023

Health news

New lip-reading app gives a voice to patients who’ve lost it

The speech recognition technology can lip-read more than 40 common phrases and keeps learning to improve its performance.

07/03/2023

Health news

Which countries in Europe are home to the world's best hospitals?

Every year, Newsweek and Statista rank the best hospitals from around the world. Here’s which European countries came out on top for healthcare.

07/03/2023

Health news

Say cheese? Taking the selfie health checkup at Mobile World Congress

The app detects facial blood flow patterns imperceptible to the naked eye but visible on a smartphone camera.

02/03/2023

Health news

Biden urges drug giants to slash insulin prices after Eli Lilly’s move

"It’s a big deal, and it’s time for other manufacturers to follow," the US president said.

02/03/2023

Healthcare

Why is Sweden restricting hormone therapy and surgery for trans teens?

Sweden, a pioneer in LGBTQ rights, is now restricting gender-affirming treatments for minors, citing concerns about their long-term side effects.

16/02/2023

Spain

Hundreds of thousands of Madrid marchers demand better healthcare

Marchers in Madrid are demanding better healthcare, claiming the regional government has run down services leaving up to a million people in Spain's capital without a registered doctor.

12/02/2023

Health news

Dosage tailored to patient DNA could drastically cut drug side effects

By tailoring doses of medicines, these researchers saw a reduction in serious side effects in patients.

06/02/2023

Health news

This futuristic telemedicine booth aims to tackle doctor shortages

Inside this hi-tech telemedicine cabin, patients carry out their own physical exam, guided by a doctor on a video call. I gave it a try.

04/02/2023