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How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke

The smoke of wildfires can travel hundreds of kilometres, degrading air quality and posing health risks for those living miles away. Here's what to know to stay safe.

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2026 World Cup: How to watch the final without risking your heart

Spanish cardiologist José Abellán explains how the stress of the 2026 World Cup final can increase heart risks and which three heart attack symptoms fans should never ignore.

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How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Health experts are urging people to take precautions as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets New York City. They recommend limiting time outdoors, wearing a properly fitted N95 mask when necessary, keeping windows closed and using HEPA air purifiers to reduce exposure.

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Depression isn't just a winter problem: What to know about summer SAD

Seasonal depression is often associated with the cold, dark days of winter, but some people experience it in summer instead. And heatwaves and tropical nights can be behind it.

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‘Almost one in three people cannot afford a healthy diet’, UN warns

Nearly three billion people globally are unable to afford a healthy diet, as the cost of eating healthy has spiked in recent years.

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French parliament adopts assisted dying bill

After years of debate, French MPs have voted to adopt a bill to establish a right to assisted dying for some adults suffering from an incurable condition.

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How hot nights are stealing people’s sleep

Rising night-time temperatures driven by climate change are quietly eating into people's sleep worldwide, with the average person now losing over 50 hours a year, a new analysis has found.

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First portable X-rays taken during spaceflight

Crew members on a commercial spaceflight have taken the first diagnostic X-rays in space, using a portable device that could pave the way for better healthcare on long-duration missions.

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Shiny happy people: Why 80% of Swiss are optimistic about life

A new survey shows that most people in Switzerland remain surprisingly optimistic about the future despite global crises, with German speakers and older citizens especially happy with their lot if life.

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First Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine to start human trials in the UK

Scientists in Oxford will start to test the world's first vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebola, as an outbreak of the rare virus strain continues to spread across Congo and Uganda.

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Ex-footballers show higher depression and anxiety rates, study finds

Retired footballers face higher risks of depression and anxiety, according to new research that also found changes in their brains.

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Blue zone secrets: Why do some Sardinian elders stay so healthy?

Curiosity, emotional resilience and an active social life seem to be the key ingredients behind Sardinia's energised blue zone elders.

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After oat milk, Europe turns to pea milk: the Greek scientist leading the way

Angeliki Triantafyllou, winner of the 2026 European Inventor Award, explains to Euronews why the future of plant-based food lies not in diet fads but in products with high nutritional value and a smaller environmental footprint.

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Italy's Calabria region defies US pressure to drop its Cuban doctors

Calabria is opposed to the US push to end Cuba's medical missions in the region, saying the region can't afford to lose the doctors.

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World Cup match stress can trigger a heart attack

Scientific evidence shows that emotional stress during the most intense matches can raise the risk of cardiovascular events in vulnerable fans.

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Cancer cases to rise by two-thirds by 2050 globally, WHO warns

Cancer cases are projected to rise by 66,7% by 2050 while access to care remains unequal between rich and poor countries, a new WHO report warns.

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Congo suspects new Ebola cases in previously unaffected province

Previously unaffected Congo regions report suspected Ebola cases as oubtbreak keeps spreading faster than the response, while healthcare workers are walking off their jobs amid payment delays.

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Obesity drugs cut weight but don’t improve life quality, study finds

Obesity drugs are growing in popularity worldwide, but a new study has found that, beyond the weight-loss results, most of these medications do not bring broader quality-of-life benefits after one year of use.

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Extreme heat fuels youth mental health hospital visits, study finds

As climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves, new research links rising temperatures with worsening mental health outcomes in children and young people.

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Blood test may cut endometriosis diagnosis time, study finds

A new blood test could identify a distinctive hormone pattern found only in people with endometriosis, offering hope for faster diagnosis of a condition that currently takes up to 12 years to detect.