Health news What we know about Congo's new Ebola outbreak Congo’s new Ebola outbreak has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far. 15/05/2026
Health news WHO warns of the addiction risks of nicotine pouches for young people The World Health Organization warns in a new report about the addiction risks of nicotine pouches and the industry’s “aggressive” marketing tactics targeting young people. 15/05/2026
Health news 65 dead in Congo Ebola outbreak, Africa health agency says Congo is suffering a new Ebola outbreak with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far, according to the Africa CDC. 15/05/2026
Health news France confines 1,700 people on cruise after gastroenteritis outbreak More than 1,000 passengers on board a cruise ship off the coast of Bordeaux are held on the vessel after a gastroenteritis outbreak has infected around 50 passengers. 13/05/2026
Health news Are hantavirus cases spreading? French woman in critical condition The French passenger with hantavirus is in critical condition in a hospital in Paris. The WHO says there is currently no sign of a larger outbreak, though more cases may still emerge given the virus's long incubation period. 13/05/2026
Health news Roche gets European approval for Alzheimer’s diagnosis blood test Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has received European approval for a blood test that can detect and rule out Alzheimer’s disease, offering a simpler and less invasive alternative to current diagnostic methods. 12/05/2026
Health news What is hantavirus, and how is it transmitted? Health authorities assess the risk of hantavirus transmission among the general population as ‘very low’. 12/05/2026
Lifestyle Doing regular cultural activities linked to slower ageing, study finds Researchers found that people who engaged in arts and cultural activities every week appeared to age more slowly at a biological level, with effects comparable to regular exercise. 12/05/2026
Health news Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case amongst evacue Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe. 12/05/2026
Health news Europe quarantines hantavirus cruise passengers for 42 days Most passengers on board the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are back in their home countries, where they will undergo medical testing and follow an isolation period. 11/05/2026
Health news Spanish officer dies on duty during hantavirus cruise ship emergency The 62-year-old officer died of a heart attack while taking part in the security arrangements for the arrival of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship in Tenerife. 11/05/2026
Destinations Why a trip to Sweden could be just what the doctor ordered Sweden’s tourism pitch offers a country-wide remedy for modern burnout. Visit Sweden invites travellers to experience “fika” and “lagom” culture, alongside its saunas and icy cold dips to boost wellbeing. 11/05/2026
Health news Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one case amongst evacuees Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe. 11/05/2026
Health news How many steps should you aim for to lose weight? For people who have lost weight or are dieting, new research suggests that a simple daily step target could be the key to preventing weight regain 10/05/2026
Health news Are cruise ships a hotspot for virus outbreaks? A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise in the Atlantic has raised questions about the health risks at sea. 08/05/2026
Health news The brain predicts upcoming words even under anaesthesia, study finds While the body is under anaesthesia, the brain is not fully inactive; it continues processing language even when unconscious, according to a new study. 08/05/2026
Health news What to eat for a better night's sleep A study led by the University of Granada and published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that what you eat for dinner can affect how well you sleep and even influence your breakfast choices the next morning. 07/05/2026
Europe News EU steps up coordination on hantavirus but insists risks are 'low' "According to the current situation, there is no cause for concern at the moment," the European Commission said about the hantavirus outbreak. 07/05/2026
Culture news Bonnie Tyler recovering after emergency operation in Portugal A perforation in her intestine led Bonnie Tyler to undergo emergency surgery at Faro hospital. The singer, who has lived in the Algarve for several years, is recovering. 07/05/2026
Health news Interpol seizes €13.1m of fake medicines in global operation Interpol has seized 6.42 million doses of counterfeit and unapproved medicines in a global operation targeting illegal online drug sales. 07/05/2026