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Why are more young adults being diagnosed with some cancers?

Well-known risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, diet, and physical activity have not been increasing among younger adults in recent decades, except for obesity. But researchers say that alone cannot fully explain the rise of cancer among young adults.

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How is long COVID impacting the EU’s economy?

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, its economic impact lingers, with long COVID disrupting the employment of around one in five workers.

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Where in the EU is it easiest to access contraceptives?

Despite access to effective and affordable contraception remaining unequal across Europe, experts believe there is overall improvement on the continent.

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Which EU country is best at digital health records?

Most European countries have made progress in access to electronic health records. Despite this progress, there is still room for improvement. Low levels of digital health literacy in some countries remain another key challenge.

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Measles cases are dropping, but is Europe out of danger?

At least eight European countries have reported a steep increase in cases, despite a general downward trend.

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EU cancer-related health spending doubles as cases climb

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in EU countries, and as countries rush to invest more in combatting the disease, the rising number of cases poses a growing social burden.

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Oura Ring’s CEO on the future for wearable technology in healthcare

Speaking at Web Summit Qatar, Tom Hale told Euronews Next about the importance of constant monitoring, how Oura makes use of AI, and where the company is headed.

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Who's most likely to suffer an alcohol-related fatal injury in Europe?

Men are nearly six times more likely than women to die from alcohol-related self-harm, as people in their 30s emerge as the most vulnerable age range.

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Doctor on the line: Which European country uses telehealth the most?

Teleconsultations, which peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels across Europe. Experts explain why the share of teleconsultations varies so widely between countries.

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Alcohol consumption: Who are the heaviest drinkers in the EU?

Most EU countries drank less between 2013 and 2023, but Portugal, Spain and Romania bucked the trend, with per-capita alcohol use climbing by two litres or more.

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Health care spending: Where are out-of-pocket costs highest in Europe?

Fifteen per cent of health care spending in the EU comes from household out-of-pocket payments. Euronews Health takes a close look at how and why these shares vary widely across Europe.

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Where are children most likely to skip health care in Europe?

There are differences between and even within European countries.

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Where in Europe is diabetes most prevalent?

A recent report has found that some 66 million European adults suffer from diabetes. This number is set to increase by another 10% by 2050.

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For how many years can EU citizens expect to live healthily for?

In 17 EU countries, women are expected to have longer, healthy lives at birth than men. However, men typically spend more of their lives without activity limitations.

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How healthy do young people feel across the EU?

Although a large majority of young people in the EU view their health positively, socio-economic and gender disparities affect their well-being across the 27-member bloc.

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Infant mortality in the EU: An unexpectedly bleak picture

Romania, France and Spain have some of the highest infant mortality rates in the EU between 2023 and 2024, while Latvia and Sweden have the lowest rates.