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'Very angry': Parents struggle to get newborns preventive RSV antibody

Many parents are waiting to get a new preventive antibody for their babies to prevent them from getting sick with bronchiolitis. Experts and officials say the product is a victim of its success.

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Sepsis taking too many lives due to hospital failings - UK ombudsman

Despite progress, UK hospitals continue to make the same mistakes on sepsis, the ombudsman said.

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Poison specialist charged with poisoning his wife with gout medication

The poison specialist and former Mayo Clinic medical resident has been charged with fatally poisoning his wife with medication prescribed for gout.

Health news

Nappy packaging in Europe shows unsafe infant sleeping images

A new study has revealed that a high number of baby nappy packaging shows unsafe infant sleeping practices.

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‘We’re so close’ to eradicating polio but challenges remain

Poliomyelitis, an untreatable but preventable disease, is only endemic in two countries globally but many believe it could be eradicated.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Was Houdini murdered?

On this day in 1926 Harry Houdini performed what would be his final show. But was the famous magician's death a suspicious one?

Health news

France issues warning against using nasal decongestant cold medicines

France's medicines agency warned people not to take oral nasal decongestant medicines containing pseudoephedrine over potential risk of strokes.

Health news

Scientists develop eye implants that could treat diabetes

A 3D-printed, microscale implant in the eye that uses pancreatic cells could help to treat diabetes and other diseases.

Health news

Are AI chatbots perpetuating racism in healthcare?

Experts worry that AI chatbots could be perpetuating racist, debunked medical ideas.

Smart Health

Biosimilars: a cheaper and efficient alternative to name-brand drugs

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Commission's pharmaceutical reform would improve access to cheaper biosimilar medicines and speed up the time it takes to access the market.

Smart Health

What is medical interchangeability?

In partnership with The European Commission

Have you ever heard of the concept of 'interchangeability' in the medical field? We went to the European Medicines Agency to understand what it is and what it means for EU patients and health systems.

Nutrition

Want to lose weight? How you eat is just as important as what you eat

The way you eat is more important than what you eat, according to the experts at what is reputed to be the world’s best medical spa in Austria.

Smart Health

How is the EU boosting support for innovation in the health sector?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Health, we ask why Europe is lagging behind other countries when it comes to medical innovation, and find out what steps industry leaders are taking to turn the tide.

Smart Health

How can the EU boost innovation in its pharmaceutical sector?

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health asks the Director General at the European Medicines Agency about what steps Europe can take to improve innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.

Earth News

Toxic forever chemicals found in almost half of Swiss groundwater

Groundwater provides 80 per cent of Switzerland's drinking water.

Healthcare

'We feel harassed’: Doctors in France protest working conditions

General practitioners in France say they have too much administrative work and that patients can’t find a primary care doctor. They are going on strike on October 13.

Healthcare

Third of nurses report witnessing patients die due to staff shortages

A new global survey shows the extent to which staff shortages in the healthcare sector are impacting patients.

Health news

This ‘groundbreaking’ bionic arm fuses with the user’s bone and nerves

The bionic arm has been working for years, reducing the user’s level of pain. The first person to receive it tells how life changing it has been.

Earth News

When will Stockholm’s petrol and diesel car ban come into force?

Authorities say the new plans will create 'plenty of space for walking and cycling'.

World News

WHO says Europe to face multiple challenges as population ages

A new report by the World Health Organization says governments need to start investing in preventing poor health in old age now as Europe's population ages.