Health news

Parkinson’s cases could double by 2050, reaching 25 million worldwide

The uptick is expected to be driven largely by population growth and ageing, with developing countries seeing the greatest increases in cases.

6 March 2025

wellbeing

Obesity rates expected to surge worldwide in coming decades

About six in 10 adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, according to new projections.

4 March 2025

Healthcare

Demand for specialised medical care to ease suffering is surging

Nearly 74 million people are in need of palliative care, but there are major gaps in access, a new study suggests.

27 February 2025

Healthcare

After 3 years of war, Ukraine’s health system is struggling to cope

Three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the country’s health system has been forced to adapt in the face of mounting challenges; from attacks to staff burnout and elevated risks of disease.

24 February 2025

Health news

Cancer death rates are much higher in UK’s most deprived areas

A new report highlights “huge disparities” related to cancer care in the UK.

21 February 2025

Health news

Power outages after Russian attacks hampering Ukraine health workers

Over 25 per cent of healthcare workers in Ukraine reported power outages daily, a report from NGOs has shown. On the ground, the impact is being felt.

21 February 2025

Health news

Woman sues fertility clinic after giving birth to someone else's baby

The woman said she had no idea the baby was not hers until she gave birth. The clinic later issued an apology for the "unprecedented error".

20 February 2025

Health news

Healthy ageing more dependent on life factors than your genes

Socioeconomic status and other lifestyle factors are more closely linked to healthy ageing than genetics, a new study suggests.

19 February 2025

Business

Philips stock tumbles as firm sees losses grow on weak Chinese demand

The healthcare technology group saw its stock fall more than 11% after missing sales growth expectations.

19 February 2025

Health news

What’s slowing Europe’s life expectancy and how to boost it again

Countries with healthier populations in the 2010s were less likely to be affected by the pandemic’s hit to life expectancy.

19 February 2025

Healthcare

Tuscany becomes Italy’s first region to approve assisted suicide

The decision could face a challenge from Italy's far-right-led government.

14 February 2025

Portugal

Portuguese national health service troubles continue

A specialist in health economics believes that the SNS' problem lies with its management capacity and that there may be a solution to the chaos. But the government has yet to act and patients continue to wait long hours to receive medical attention.

13 February 2025

Health news

1 in 5 UK adults estimated to have diabetes in new record high

More than 1 million adults in the UK have type 2 diabetes but have not been diagnosed, according to the newly-released report.

6 February 2025

Healthcare

Older Americans more likely than Danes to face serious heart problems

When it comes to heart-related hospitalisations, income disparities were much wider in the US than in Denmark, two of the world’s wealthiest countries.

5 February 2025

Health news

Scientists unveil benefits and risks of blockbuster weight-loss drugs

While weight-loss drugs were linked to lower risk of some conditions, they were also associated with some adverse health outcomes.

20 January 2025

Health news

UK nurses say hospital overcrowding puts patients’ lives at risk

The British nursing union demanded transparency from the government on how many patients are being treated in ‘unsafe’ conditions.

17 January 2025

Healthcare

AI to shape EU health policymaking without new rules

No specific initiatives on AI in healthcare are in sight but the inevitable impact of this technology will guide EU policymaking in the next five years, according to Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.

15 January 2025

Health news

Why having a stressed surgeon could mean a more successful surgery

The research suggests there’s an optimal level of stress that helps experienced surgeons perform.

15 January 2025

Health news

High BMI isn’t enough to diagnose obesity, global expert panel says

The longtime reliance on BMI means that obesity is likely overdiagnosed, members of the Commission said.

15 January 2025

The Big Question

‘That’s the dream’: What is Google most excited about right now?

Google’s EMEA President Matt Brittin has seen over 50% of the planet gain access to the internet. Here are his takeaways from his time at the top.

13 January 2025