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Could your neighbourhood impact your dementia risk?

People living in areas surrounded by greenery may have a lower risk of dementia, according to a new study.

20 October 2026

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Why a French sausage is caught in an EU food safety row

Political parties across Brittany are up in arms over the French government's failure to defend andouille de Guémené, a traditional sausage suspected of posing a cancer risk.

20 October 2026

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AI model analyses DNA to identify people at higher risk of stroke

A new AI tool that identifies genetic risk factors for stroke could open the door to more personalised prevention and treatment.

20 October 2026

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Trump signs order aimed at boosting women’s health research

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing two bodies to boost women’s health research, address gaps in medical knowledge and improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

19 October 2026

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Ebola: Kenya confirms eighth case as DRC outbreak reaches new province

Kenya has confirmed an eighth Ebola case, while the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread to new areas.

19 October 2026

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Kenya reports second Ebola case but sees no wider spread

Kenya has confirmed its second Ebola case, a close relative of the country’s first victim, as the outbreak in Congo continues to grow.

15 October 2026

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Mental health at work starts by breaking the taboo

Nearly half of European workers face mental health risks on the job, yet the subject remains taboo.

15 October 2026

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Lung surgery technique on Pope was developed in Spain

Thoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed the Uniportal VATS technique, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision, which was used in the pontiff's surgery.

15 October 2026

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AI in healthcare: from fighting epidemics to family doctors

A situation report in an hour instead of a day: in Africa's fight against Ebola, AI shows how it can bolster healthcare, in Germany too. But experts warn of opaque systems and unresolved risks.

15 October 2026

Europe News

How Germany is training medical staff to fight Ebola

With 9,000 infections and 4,000 deaths, Ebola continues to spread in eastern DR Congo. German experts are training local healthcare workers to treat patients safely and contain the virus.

14 October 2026

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Climate change is putting Europe’s brain health at risk

Rising temperatures, poor air quality and the spread of infectious diseases could increase the burden of neurological disorders, with the most vulnerable communities facing the greatest risks.

14 October 2026

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"Global health is a team sport": World Health Summit in Berlin

In a world of multiple crises, global health must once again be seen as a team sport, says World Health Summit president Prof Dr Axel R. Pries in an interview with Euronews. He also sees Europe, built on the EU framework, in a leading role.

14 October 2026

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Women with autoimmune diseases face longer waits and more misdiagnoses

Women are significantly more likely than men to face prolonged delays and have physical autoimmune symptoms dismissed as psychological conditions, such as anxiety or depression, a study has found.

13 October 2026

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Vatican says growth on Pope Leo XIV's lung was cancerous

The 71-year-old pontiff waved to well-wishers gathered outside the Vatican as he departed for Rome's Gemelli hospital earlier in the day.

13 October 2026

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Can AI help healthcare move from treatment to prevention?

AI could help identify people at risk of developing certain conditions before they become ill, allowing healthcare providers to intervene earlier. But technology alone will not deliver that change.

13 October 2026

Europe News

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung operation

The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned on 6 November.

12 October 2026

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What to know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV is to undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule — a small growth of dense tissue inside the lung. Here is what to know about the procedure.

12 October 2026

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Addictive behaviour is falling among Portuguese teens, except some

Portuguese teenagers are drinking and using drugs less and facing fewer problems, but risks are increasingly concentrated among those with multiple vulnerabilities, according to a new ICAD study on addictive behaviours.

12 October 2026

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Frozen testicular tissue transplant offers hope of restoring fertility

Protecting fertility is a major challenge for young men undergoing aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy. Freezing their own testicular tissue before such treatments could help.

9 October 2026

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Graphene opens new way to detect brain damage after stroke

An international team of scientists involving Spain's CSIC has developed graphene sensors that pinpoint the brain regions most vulnerable after a stroke, tested in mice, opening the door to preventing further damage and improving treatment.

9 October 2026