Health news Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case amongst evacue Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe. 12/05/2026
Health news Europe quarantines hantavirus cruise passengers for 42 days Most passengers on board the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are back in their home countries, where they will undergo medical testing and follow an isolation period. 11/05/2026
Health news Spanish officer dies on duty during hantavirus cruise ship emergency The 62-year-old officer died of a heart attack while taking part in the security arrangements for the arrival of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship in Tenerife. 11/05/2026
Destinations Why a trip to Sweden could be just what the doctor ordered Sweden’s tourism pitch offers a country-wide remedy for modern burnout. Visit Sweden invites travellers to experience “fika” and “lagom” culture, alongside its saunas and icy cold dips to boost wellbeing. 11/05/2026
Health news Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one case amongst evacuees Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe. 11/05/2026
Health news How many steps should you aim for to lose weight? For people who have lost weight or are dieting, new research suggests that a simple daily step target could be the key to preventing weight regain 10/05/2026
Health news Are cruise ships a hotspot for virus outbreaks? A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise in the Atlantic has raised questions about the health risks at sea. 08/05/2026
Health news The brain predicts upcoming words even under anaesthesia, study finds While the body is under anaesthesia, the brain is not fully inactive; it continues processing language even when unconscious, according to a new study. 08/05/2026
Health news What to eat for a better night's sleep A study led by the University of Granada and published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that what you eat for dinner can affect how well you sleep and even influence your breakfast choices the next morning. 07/05/2026
Europe News EU steps up coordination on hantavirus but insists risks are 'low' "According to the current situation, there is no cause for concern at the moment," the European Commission said about the hantavirus outbreak. 07/05/2026
Culture news Bonnie Tyler recovering after emergency operation in Portugal A perforation in her intestine led Bonnie Tyler to undergo emergency surgery at Faro hospital. The singer, who has lived in the Algarve for several years, is recovering. 07/05/2026
Health news Interpol seizes €13.1m of fake medicines in global operation Interpol has seized 6.42 million doses of counterfeit and unapproved medicines in a global operation targeting illegal online drug sales. 07/05/2026
Health news Canary Islands says cruise ship carrying hantavirus cases cannot dock The Canary Islands reject the Spanish government's decision to transfer a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak to their territory, as health authorities coordinate a medical evacuation from Cabo Verde. South African authorities have detected the Andean variant, which is contagious between humans. 06/05/2026
Health news Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three patients to the Netherlands All those infected with hantavirus from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being evacuated from Cabo Verde to the Netherlands aboard medical aircraft. 06/05/2026
Health news Feed them fruit, dodge the tantrums: Diet linked to child behaviour Children's diets may influence their mental health, with fruit and vegetables linked to better behaviour, according to a new study. 06/05/2026
Health news Hantavirus ship evacuees to be taken to the Netherlands, operator says The ship has been at the centre of an international health scare since Saturday after it was revealed that the rare disease was suspected of being behind the deaths of three of its passengers. 05/05/2026
Health news Cruise ship infections rise, WHO now confirms eight cases The WHO has confirmed an eighth hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic. 05/05/2026
Culture news Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues Dolly Parton has cancelled her Las Vegas residency as she undergoes treatment for health issues. She had sparked fears after postponing the same run of shows last October. 05/05/2026
Health news AI outperforms doctors at medical diagnosis, new study finds Researchers have found that an AI model outperformed human doctors on most medical reasoning tasks, from diagnoses to patient management advice. 05/05/2026
Health news 'Health care must never be a casualty of war,' humanitarian groups say The Red Cross, the WHO, and Médecins Sans Frontières denounce “failure of political will” to stop attacks on healthcare worldwide. 04/05/2026