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EU medicine shortages at record levels, auditors report

Medicine shortages have been a recurring issue throughout the bloc for years, but the EU still lacks an effective system to deal with them, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

Lifestyle

Why are pacifiers becoming a growing (and viral) trend among adults?

Adult versions of pacifiers are all the rage at the moment, with a growing number of social media users adopting the viral trend to deal with the stress of everyday life. What do the experts say, and are we wrong to be so judgemental?

Healthcare

New AI tool uses mammograms to predict women’s heart health risks

The researchers said the new tool could make it easier to detect heart health problems in areas with uneven access to medical care.

Health news

Women with long COVID may have longer, heavier periods, study finds

Women with long COVID reported abnormal bleeding around their menstrual cycles, a new study found.

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wellbeing

What dermatologists wish you knew about trendy skin care routines

Dermatologists have a clear message: Keep it simple and sometimes leave it to the cows.

Healthcare

Should children take weight loss drugs?

The popular drugs worked well to help children and adolescents lose weight and lower their blood sugar levels, a new review found.

Nutrition

Mediterranean diet could boost gum health, scientists say. Here’s why

Our teeth and gums have a major impact on our overall health.

Healthcare

Half of people on weight loss drugs quit within one year, study finds

People on weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy were more likely to stop taking the drugs if they were younger, lived in poorer areas, or were men.

Health news

Fact check: Is the contraceptive pill dangerous?

Negative side effects and social media misinformation are making young women distrustful of the contraceptive pill. But are the natural methods they’re turning to any safer?

wellbeing

Japan sees record number of centenarians, and most are women

The vast majority of Japan’s centenarians are women.

Tech News

Uber sued for discriminating against people with disabilities

The lawsuit alleged the ride-hailing app insulted and demeaned people with disabilities and refused to serve them.

Health news

Chronic insomnia could speed up brain ageing. But by how much?

One researcher said sleep is about both rest and brain resilience.

Climate

Millions breathed toxic air from Canada’s record 2023 wildfires

Pollution from the five months of fires was responsible for 22,000 early deaths in Europe alone.

Health news

Spain wants to fine parents if their underage children smoke

The draft law approved by the government would come with hefty fines for violations.

Healthcare

Drug-resistant fungus is spreading ‘rapidly’ in European hospitals

More than 4,000 cases were reported in the European Union and nearby countries between 2013 and 2023.

Health news

Chronic disease deaths have fallen. These European countries fare best

Among wealthy Western nations, neighbours in Europe landed at the top and bottom of the pack when it comes to chronic disease.

Business

Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs as Eli Lilly competition intensifies

The pharmaceutical giant will axe over 11% of its global workforce as rival Eli Lilly gathers market share in the obesity drug market.

Health news

More children are obese than underweight in world-first, UNICEF warns

About one in 10 children globally is obese, the UN agency said.

Health news

Almost half of people with diabetes worldwide do not know they have it

People with diabetes were most likely to be diagnosed in high-income North America, and most likely to be treated in high-income Asia Pacific.

Health news

Cannabis use could affect women’s fertility, new study finds

The research followed women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to try to get pregnant.