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EU ministers reach consensus on Biotech Act directive

Amid Europe’s push to catch up in the biotechnology field, the EU health ministers agreed how to tweak rules on modified micro-organisms (GMMs) and the processing of organs.

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Flatmates share a gut microbiome — even without kissing, study finds

You may share more than the kitchen with your flatmates: people who live together share parts of their oral and gut microbiome, according to a new study by the University of Trento in Italy.

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Which European countries have the cleanest swimming water?

European countries score highly in bathing water quality standards, with most bathing waters considered safe for swimmers, according to a new report.

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EU health chief to probe effects of Trump’s drug pricing push

The EU health ministers have tasked the European Health Commissioner to assess the impact of the US’ most-favourite-nation policy on the bloc.

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Climate change threatens nearly every child’s health, UNICEF warns

As the effects of climate change intensify, children around the world are exposed, in varying degrees, to both natural and human-induced hazards that can have a significant impact on their lives.

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How experts track disease threats as 6 million head to the World Cup

As six million fans travel across North America for the 2026 World Cup, health authorities are on alert for any sign of an infectious disease outbreak.

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Suspected human-to-human sexual transmission of dermatophilosis

According to a study, sexual encounters in gay saunas in Lyon may have been responsible for the transmission. Antibiotic treatment led to a rapid improvement in patients’ condition.

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What is alpha-gal syndrome, the rare meat allergy caused by tick bites

A largely unknown illness caused by tick bites can cause a life-threatening meat allergy. Here is what you need to know.

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Poverty shapes children's brains more than parenting or IQ, study says

A family’s financial status plays a major role in children’s brain development, according to a new study.

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Heat-related deaths in Europe are largely preventable, WHO says

Heat kills thousands of Europeans every year, deaths the WHO says could be prevented with the right policies in place.

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Could AI simulations of human emotion advance mental health research?

AI language models can mimic human emotional states, opening new doors for mental health research, according to a new study.

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Can cells be reverse-aged? US company tests world-first gene therapy

A US biotechnology company has tested a gene therapy designed to reverse ageing in humans for the first time.

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Extreme heat causes 3,400 excess deaths per day in India - study

Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated.

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Doctors want more AI, but their hospitals are struggling to keep up

Healthcare professionals are saving weeks of working time each year thanks to AI, but health systems are struggling to keep pace with demand, according to a new report by Philips.

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What is an ICD, the device that saved footballer Christian Eriksen?

For the second time in his career, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch. Here is how his implantable cardioverter defibrillator works.

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Flesh-eating parasite still spreading in US despite past eradication

The number of animals infested with a parasitic fly whose larvae feast on living flesh has risen to five, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

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EU warns of rising risks as Europe drug market grows complex

Europe’s drug market is growing more complex, with potent opioids, stronger cannabis and new substances raising health risks, the EU agency warns.

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Berry good for you: Why flavanols are key to a heart-healthy diet

Most dietary guidelines recommend five portions of fruits and vegetables a day, but new research suggests that for heart health, which one you choose matters more than how much you eat.

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Longevity medicine: are we ready to grow old?

As Spain ages and becomes one of the countries with the highest life expectancy, doctors and new research are driving preventive and longevity medicine, seeking to be democratised and free of fraud so that people can enjoy their final years in good health.

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Unsafe food causes 1.5 million deaths a year, the WHO warns

The World Health Organization warns that unsafe food harms millions of people worldwide, with children being particularly impacted.