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E-cigarettes may help smokers quit better than other methods, study

E-cigarettes are more effective than traditional methods like patches and gum for quitting smoking, according to a new study.

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Eli Lilly bets on AI-powered drugs in new deal with Insilico Medicine

Eli Lilly has partnered with AI biotech Insilico Medicine for exclusive global rights to develop and commercialise medicines designed entirely by artificial intelligence.

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The 'hoax' of the Nazi time zone in Spain that still robs us of sleep

Much has been written about the fact that Spain adheres to CET, rather than being on Greenwich Mean Time, the same zone as the United Kingdom and Portugal. It's widely believed to be the result of a gesture from Franco to Hitler. Although not true, Spain is still torn between history and health.

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Which countries in Europe have legalised euthanasia?

European countries vary widely in their approach to assisted dying, how is euthanasia regulated across Europe?

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How drought is worsening antibiotic resistance

Drought concentrates antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soil, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on public health, according to a new study.

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Spanish woman age 25, who won legal right to euthanasia, dies

The death of Noelia Castillo, after a long legal battle with her family, reopens the debate on the euthanasia law in Spain.

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Iran war's environmental toll threatens long-term health, experts say

Attacks on gas fields, nuclear sites, and desalination plants are leaching toxic pollutants into air, soil, and water, that could impact health for decades, experts say.

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Italy confirms first European human H9N2 avian flu case

The first human case of H9N2 avian flu in Europe has been detected in Italy in a person who travelled from outside the continent.

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Why the clock going forward may be bad for your health

As Europe’s clocks move forward this Sunday, health experts warn that even a one-hour shift disrupts the body's circadian rhythms.

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Europe’s blind spot on rare kidney diseases

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A Euronews Health Summit debate in Brussels brought together policymakers, clinicians and patient representatives to examine why delays in diagnosis remain so common.

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Vatican says Catholics may receive animal organ transplants

New guidelines from the Catholic Church outline medical and ethical considerations for animal organ transplants into humans.

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Is Céline Dion making a French concert comeback this year?

The best-selling Canadian musician of all time is reportedly set to make a concert comeback later this year. Céline Dion has not performed a full concert since before the pandemic in 2020.

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World Tuberculosis Day: 1 out of 5 cases in Europe go undetected

Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

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Lyme disease vaccine shows strong results in clinical trial

Pfizer and Valneva's Lyme disease vaccine has shown promising results in clinical trials, paving the way for regulatory approval despite setbacks due to fewer cases than expected, according to the companies.

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Meningitis B cases in the UK drop as authorities expand vaccination

The number of confirmed cases in the Kent meningitis B outbreak has fallen to 29 following laboratory reclassification, according to United Kingdom health authorities.

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Could python blood hold the secret to healthy weight loss?

Lessons in weight loss: The metabolism of pythons could inspire therapies.

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Mental health misinformation widespread on social media, study finds

Social media is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis.

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Sleep apps may worsen anxiety for insomnia sufferers

Sleep tracking devices can worsen anxiety in people with insomnia by increasing their focus on sleep quality, according to a new study.

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Tiny capsules could make radiotherapy safer and more effective

This approach aims to reduce the side effects of radiotherapy on healthy tissues. The project relies on the use of lithium-6.

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Why Europe's poorer regions are hit hardest by air pollution

In Europe, the poorest regions suffer the most from the health effects of air pollution, according to a new study.