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How Spain is betting on foreign talent to fix its healthcare crisis

Medical degrees account for almost 80% of the homologations of foreign studies in Spain. The government defends the system as a response to demand, while professionals warn that the problem is not a lack of doctors, but working conditions and planning.

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Health data from 500,000 UK volunteers listed for sale in China

The health data of 500,000 UK Biobank volunteers was advertised for sale on the Chinese website Alibaba.

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Work is killing 840,000 people a year, UN report finds

Psychosocial risk factors –including long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace bullying and harassment– create harmful working environments that harm people’s physical and mental health, according to a new report.

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Inside the Ugandan cave that reveals the Marburg virus

Scientists set up cameras in Uganda’s Marburg virus reservoir, capturing rare footage of wildlife and humans interacting in the site and raising concerns about spillover risk.

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Condom prices set to rise as Iran war disrupts supply chains

Karex, the world’s largest condom producer, says shipping disruptions and increased manufacturing costs caused by the Iran war are upping prices.

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Climate-health action falls behind as impacts worsen, report warns

Heat deaths, infectious diseases and food insecurity are rising across Europe as political action and public awareness lag behind, according to the 2026 Lancet Countdown report.

Europe News

Italy's PM criticises Swiss hospital for billing victims of bar fire

The blaze at Le Constellation, a bar in the upmarket Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, broke out in the early hours of 1 January as people celebrated the New Year.

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Your gut microbiome could signal Parkinson’s risk, study finds

Scientists have found that distinctive patterns in gut bacteria can identify people at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear.

Ecotech

‘Miracle tree’ removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water

Moringa is thought to have been used by Ancient Egyptians to sterilise water.

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A simple daily routine could cut hospital pneumonia rates

Regular oral hygiene could reduce hospital pneumonia risk by up to 60%, according to a new study.

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Air pollution raises cancer risk beyond the lungs, report warns

Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers - including liver and breast cancer - according to a new report calling for stricter air quality standards.

Destinations

Longevity retreats: Life-enhancing escapes to book in Europe in 2026

From Swiss medical clinics to Mediterranean wellness resorts, these are the top longevity retreats in Europe where you can reset body and mind.

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Smoothies, juice, or whole? What is the best way to consume fruit?

Fruit is a key part of any healthy diet, but the way it is consumed matters as much as whether it is consumed at all.

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OpenAI launches life science AI model. Here’s everything to know

The GPT-Rosalind model is designed to accelerate biological research and drug discovery.

Made in Europe

Deep inside the heart: an EU medical breakthrough against arrhythmia

Clinical studies are underway to test an innovative catheter that’s able to accurately and safely heal unhealthy heart tissue with single, shorter energy pulses. A technological breakthrough designed, manufactured and tested in the European Union.

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Why birds, foxes could provide warning signs of antibiotic resistance

The study was conducted across wild, urban and rural areas, highlighting the widespread nature of antibiotic resistance.

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AI can identify risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds

Swedish researchers have used AI to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, using health data from existing medical records.

Travel News

Bulgaria taps into the wellness trend as spa tourism rises 15%

Bulgaria is positioning itself as a spa destination, with a year-round tourism strategy also focused on health, food, mountain, pilgrimage and luxury travel.

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Two to three daily coffees linked to lower mental health risks

Moderate coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of mental health disorders in a new study.

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Novo Nordisk joins forces with OpenAI to fast-track drug research

Danish pharma company Novo Nordisk has announced a partnership with OpenAI to apply artificial intelligence across its drug development process.