Health news

More greens, higher testosterone? What a Finnish study found

Research involving more than 2,500 men found contrasting associations between animal and plant protein intake — but does not show that changing diets boosts testosterone.

30 October 2026

Health news

US measles surge reminds of Europe’s vaccination gaps

The US risks losing its measles elimination status as under-vaccinated communities across Europe remain vulnerable to imported cases.

29 October 2026

Health news

Wildfire smoke in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk

Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy — particularly during the second and third trimesters — is associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children.

29 October 2026

Health news

More than half of pilots say they flew while exhausted, survey finds

Pilot fatigue remains a major aviation concern, with many reporting nodding off during flights instead of declaring themselves unfit to fly.

28 October 2026

Health news

Experts call on UN to declare climate change a health emergency

Climate change should be declared a global health emergency as its impacts intensify faster than action to address them, authors of a major new report warn.

28 October 2026

Health news

European health agency sends experts to Nigeria as Ebola cases spread

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) deployed a team of experts to Nigeria this week as Ebola spreads across Africa, with cases reported in Kenya and Nigeria, the European agency announced on Tuesday.

27 October 2026

Health news

Could mosquito poop help detect new health threats?

Researchers have developed a “mosquito toilet” — a tool to analyse mosquito waste for pathogens — that could be an early warning system for emerging health threats.

27 October 2026

Health news

Esports industry failing young players’ wellbeing, report warns

Sleep disruption, mental health pressures and online abuse are among the risks young esports players face, as a lack of common standards leaves their protection fragmented, Save the Children says.

27 October 2026

Health news

Deadly parasite: How fox tapeworm warns of pandemic X

The WHO has developed an early warning system to spot looming pandemics. Tropical medicine expert Dr Carsten Köhler from Tübingen explains the background to Euronews.

27 October 2026

Health news

Blood test predicts prostate cancer years before diagnosis

Proteins present in men’s blood could give clues to prostate cancer risk years before diagnosis.

27 October 2026

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV confirms Latin America trip after surgery recovery

The Vatican says the Pope is recovering well and will be able to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from 6 to 17 November, with doctors ruling out any complications that could derail the trip.

26 October 2026

Health news

Ebola: Uganda restricts travel as Nigerian case evacuated to Europe 

The Ebola outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, now the fastest-growing and most widespread on record, has caused nearly 10,000 confirmed cases across Africa.

26 October 2026

Health news

One in three young adults use AI chatbots for drug and alcohol info

Researchers warn that chatbots could spread misinformation about substance use, as a survey finds that one in three young adults in the United States are turning to AI for drug-related information.

26 October 2026

Health news

Winter or summer time: What’s best for your health?

Permanent standard time would be better for health, experts say, while once again we are to change our clocks over the weekend.

24 October 2026

Health news

Shamonda virus: How worried should Europe be? EU agency explains

The first human case of Shamonda virus, confirmed in France, poses no wider threat to Europeans, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) told Euronews.

23 October 2026

Health news

Major emitters fall short on climate action despite health pledges

Governments claim to protect public health while failing to tackle fossil fuel dependence, as new research by the Global Climate and Health Alliance exposes a gap between climate rhetoric and action.

23 October 2026

Health news

First human case of animal virus Shamonda confirmed in France

French authorities have confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus, which mainly affects cattle, in a patient in Lyon who died in early October, adding that there is no health risk to the general population.

22 October 2026

Health news

Regular tea drinking linked to lower risk of stroke and heart disease

Drinking tea three or more times a week is linked to an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, such as stroke or heart attack, a new study suggests. However, burning hot tea was linked to the opposite effect: a 16% increase in vascular disease risk.

22 October 2026

Health news

African health ministers to hold Ebola crisis talks as outbreak grows

African health ministers will hold crisis talks on Ebola as Nigeria becomes the fourth country to confirm a case. The patient is now in isolation, while her contacts, including her spouse, a Swiss national, are being monitored.

21 October 2026

Health news

Why getting a good night's sleep is getting harder?

Climate change, unequal access to healthcare and an ‘always-on’ work culture are undermining sleep across Europe — essential for good health.

21 October 2026