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Norway’s Crown Princess placed on lung transplant waiting list

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant following a serious deterioration of her chronic lung disease. Euronews Health explains the background for such a procedure.

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Scientists design first ‘universal vaccine’ with the help of AI

A new AI-designed vaccine capable of protecting against entire families of viruses could transform how the world prepares for a future pandemic.

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Tech giants warn AI safety gaps could hand bioweapons to bad actors

Synthetic DNA can be used for vaccines, but it can also create bioweapons. Tech giants and biotechnology experts are asking for stronger regulation.

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Flesh-eating fly detected in US cattle, decades after being eradicated

A parasitic fly whose larvae feasts on living flesh has been confirmed in cattle in south Texas, years after it was deemed eradicated in the country.

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Spain reports 111 cases of rare cancer linked to implants

Spain's Health Ministry has confirmed more than a hundred cases of this rare cancer linked to breast implants, mostly in women with textured prostheses.

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Weight-loss drugs linked to lower breast cancer risk, study finds

Women on weight-loss medication may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study.

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Congo's Ebola outbreak is far smaller than initially feared, WHO says

The WHO confirmed 116 suspected Ebola cases in Congo, a sharp cut from previous estimates.

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Six in 10 use AI for mental health support despite doubts, survey says

As incidences of anxiety, stress and depression rise worldwide, a new survey suggests more and more people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support despite concerns about the quality of the advice they receive.

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Cryptocurrency addiction is real — and it looks just like gambling

Jamie Giles is a therapist at Castle Craig, one of Scotland's leading addiction treatment centres. He spoke to Euronews about how to spot problematic crypto investing, who is most at risk and what to do about it.

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Good vs bad mosquito: What is Google's plan to fight deadly diseases?

Google plans to release millions of mosquitoes into the United States in a new project aimed at curbing mosquito-borne diseases by releasing more “good bugs” instead of fighting them.

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Cancer care faces a shortage of 100mn workers by 2050, study says

A new report warns the world is heading towards a cancer care crisis, with cases sharply rising and the workforce failing to keep pace.

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Health body fast-tracks three Ebola vaccines as virus continues spread

Global health body CEPI is fast-tracking three experimental vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola as the outbreak in Central Africa continues to spread.

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Asian tiger mosquito now in Berlin too – how to protect yourself

Just a few millimetres long, the Asian tiger mosquito is spreading steadily across Germany. As a potential carrier of dengue and chikungunya, it is worrying health authorities. How can you protect yourself?

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Can juice be part of a healthy diet?

Across Europe, getting enough fruit and vegetables remains a daily struggle for many. Could fruit juice help reach the target?

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Why the Congo Ebola outbreak has no quick fix

The WHO has identified promising treatments and vaccines for the rare Ebola strain killing hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but none are ready yet.

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France to be first country in Europe to reimburse weight-loss drugs

France will cover the costs of weight-loss drugs from 15 June, according to the country's health minister.

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The hidden link between irregular meals and risk of depression

Skipping meals or eating at irregular times of the day could worsen mental health, according to a new study.

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Uganda shuts border with DR Congo as cases of rare Ebola type surge

The decision by the Ugandan Ebola task force, which goes against World Health Organization guidance, follows a rise in health workers exposed to Ebola by Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared.

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Greece: Only one in five new medicines reaches patients

Greeks wait almost two years for access to new treatments, while pharmaceutical companies increasingly say they do not intend to launch new products in the country.

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Heat may bring chikungunya virus to Europe, study warns

As climate change drives mosquitoes north, Europe and North America are emerging as hotspots for chikungunya virus, a new study warns.