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Cycling on your commute lowers risk of disease and poor mental health

A landmark study undertaken over two decades showed cyclists had about half the risk of dying compared with inactive commuters.

Lifestyle

David Beckham is moving into the health and wellness game

David Beckham invests in biotech firm Prenetics, and will be the co-founder of IM8, a new consumer health brand.

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Nearly half of cancer deaths preventable with lifestyle changes

Just under half of all cancer deaths in the US and 40 per cent of cases were linked to preventable factors, according to new research.

Earth News

Italy, Croatia, Serbia: Europeans struggle to cope as heatwaves strike

Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, with temperatures rising at roughly twice the global average.

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Centre-right EPP group warns Commission to ease off on green policy

MEPs have decided against splitting the European Parliament's largest committee into separate panels on environment and health, prompting a call from a leading European People's Party lawmaker not to overwhelm it with more environmental legislation.

Health news

EU agencies call for increased vigilance on bird flu

While the number of avian influenza outbreaks has decreased in Europe, health and food safety authorities recommend increasing surveillance given bird migrations after the summer.

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Researchers detect 16 metals in tampons, including toxic lead

A new study detected concentrations of 16 metals in different kinds of tampons, but researchers say they don’t know if they are impacting health.

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South Korea to withdraw plan to suspend licenses of doctors on strike

South Korea said on Monday it will withdraw its earlier plan to suspend the licenses of striking doctors.

Health news

Idea of new health committee in Parliament meets resistance

Despite the EPP's push for a specific health committee in the new European Parliament, the proposal is resisted by other political groups and stakeholders.

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Philips face EU class-action over toxic foam in respirators

The Dutch medtech giant is set to face European class-action lawsuit over potential health risks from foam used in sleep therapy devices.

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Creative caring: Social solutions to elderly welfare in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is regarded as having one of the best systems for elderly care in the world, but it faces many challenges including an increasingly ageing population. Restricted by a severe shortage of care workers the Dutch have come up with innovative solutions, as Hans von der Brelie found out.

Health news

Study finds lasting health impact of housing insecurity in childhood

A recent study found that housing insecurity during childhood leads to long-term adverse health outcomes.

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Popular weight-loss drugs may be linked to blinding condition - study

Researchers identified a possible link between semaglutide and a rare eye condition but said more research is needed to know whether the drug actually caused the problem.

wellbeing

What experts say about recovering from mental health conditions

Contrary to the notion that recovery from some mental illnesses is impossible, research shows that many people can fully recover and lead fulfilling lives.

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Herpes costs billions in medical care and productivity losses - study

Researchers estimated the economic cost of genital herpes across the globe in 2016, with the Western Pacific region and the Americas the most burdened.

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Worried about microplastics? Avoid these 5 household items

These everyday household items could be leaching microplastics into your diet.

The Dialogue

The doctor protecting the health of future generations

In partnership with Media City

Sidra Medicine in Qatar is one of the world's leading hospitals for women and children. CEO Doctor Iyabo Tinubu-Karch is paving the way for a new way to care for the sickest patients. Her vision for personalised healthcare is inspiring clinicians and civil society alike.

Climate

Disaster planning exercises tests if London is prepared for 40C heat

Operation Helios hopes to ensure authorities have the right tools and knowledge to handle emergencies and support Londoners through extreme weather events.

Health news

People with anxiety twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s - study

New research shows that adults who develop anxiety for the first time later in life are more likely to go on to develop the neurodegenerative condition.

Health news

British teen receives world's first epilepsy device implant

It took seven hours for neurosurgeons at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital to fit this brain implant.