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Extreme heat causes 3,400 excess deaths per day in India - study

Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated.

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Doctors want more AI, but their hospitals are struggling to keep up

Healthcare professionals are saving weeks of working time each year thanks to AI, but health systems are struggling to keep pace with demand, according to a new report by Philips.

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What is an ICD, the device that saved footballer Christian Eriksen?

For the second time in his career, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch. Here is how his implantable cardioverter defibrillator works.

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Flesh-eating parasite still spreading in US despite past eradication

The number of animals infested with a parasitic fly whose larvae feast on living flesh has risen to five, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

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EU warns of rising risks as Europe drug market grows complex

Europe’s drug market is growing more complex, with potent opioids, stronger cannabis and new substances raising health risks, the EU agency warns.

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Berry good for you: Why flavanols are key to a heart-healthy diet

Most dietary guidelines recommend five portions of fruits and vegetables a day, but new research suggests that for heart health, which one you choose matters more than how much you eat.

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Longevity medicine: are we ready to grow old?

As Spain ages and becomes one of the countries with the highest life expectancy, doctors and new research are driving preventive and longevity medicine, seeking to be democratised and free of fraud so that people can enjoy their final years in good health.

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Unsafe food causes 1.5 million deaths a year, the WHO warns

The World Health Organization warns that unsafe food harms millions of people worldwide, with children being particularly impacted.

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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.