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Kate Middleton says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales, who has been undergoing cancer treatment since March, plans her first public appearance at King Charles III's birthday parade, saying she is making progress in her health.

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One in four people say they choose to stay up late on their screens

A large survey of French households found that many people say screens have a harmful effect on their lives.

Travel News

How to protect yourself from mosquitoes as dengue cases rise

Local and imported cases of the virus soared last year - here’s how to keep safe.

Space

How does a short trip to space impact the human body?

A short trip to space may cause some of the same changes as long-term space missions, new research shows.

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Healthcare

Drugs are 'everywhere' in Europe, agency warns in report

European drug agency warns of concerning patterns in the consumption of drugs across the bloc, with increasing public health consequences.

Experiences

What is Freikörperkultur? My very British induction into German nudism

‘It is very organised’: What it’s like inside Berlin’s health-boosting nudist clubs.

Green News

Why is Paris aiming to cut noise pollution by four decibels?

The French capital has launched a public consultation on how to protect residents’ ears.

Health news

Why are hospitals becoming more of a target for cybercriminals?

A ransomware attack this week in the UK disrupted health services, with reports of cancelled surgeries in London. How much of a problem is this in the healthcare sector?

Healthcare

Euroviews. The power of partnerships can help us achieve global health equity

By working together and leveraging technology, we can break down barriers, improve health outcomes and build a healthier, more sustainable future for all, Dr Naveen Rao writes.

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Girls are experiencing earlier and more irregular periods, study says

A recent study found that girls are starting menstruation earlier and experiencing more irregular cycles, which could be influenced by factors like obesity and environmental chemicals.

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5 deep-tech solutions for the world’s biggest healthcare challenges

Partner content presented by Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Despite historic breakthroughs, technology is having to constantly evolve to confront humanity’s latest challenges.

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Who's in the frame to be the next health Commissioner?

With a key contender suddenly out of the game, the race for the health portfolio in the next EU executive is back in play.

Nutrition

Introducing infants to peanuts can help prevent allergy, study finds

The new findings provide evidence that introducing peanuts to infants could prevent peanut allergy in adolescence.

Health news

EU election candidates go head to head in debate on future of Europe’s health

In partnership with MSD

Two EU lawmakers hoping to retain their seats in June’s European elections pledged to level up access to quality healthcare across Europe in an electoral debate presented by MSD.

Green News

Pakistan swelters in over 50C heat: Is climate change to blame?

Residents say the government has done little to help them in the extreme weather.

Health news

Nightmares and 'daymares' linked to the onset of autoimmune diseases

A recent study suggests that nightmares and "daymares" might signal flare-ups of autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Healthcare

Commission hopeful of achieving cancer code despite setbacks

The European Commission is confident it can create an EU Code of Conduct to guarantee equal access to financial services for cancer survivors despite patchwork approaches from the health and financial sectors, though its original timeline for doing so has slipped.

Health news

New device could help paralysed patients to move their hands and arms

Its developers say it’s the first device which doesn't need to be implanted into the patient.

Denmark

Major fire engulfs Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk

A large fire broke out at Novo Nordisk's offices near Copenhagen today, the second blaze to hit the Ozempic-maker in a week, the company posted on social media.

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UK MP gets standing ovation in parliament after quadruple amputation

Craig Mackinlay, a 57-year-old MP, nearly died from sepsis and had to have his arms and feet surgically removed.