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Tooth with jade inlay reveals ancient Maya skill as dentists

A study of a pre-Hispanic molar with a jadeite inlay concludes it was treated while its owner was still alive. The find is the first documented case of such an inlay in a Mayan back molar.

5 October 2026

Health news

The way you speak could reveal early signs of brain ageing 

The way we speak may reveal how quickly we are ageing, with older-sounding speech linked to dementia and brain changes.

3 October 2026

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Mobile ebola laboratory cuts diagnosis times for patients in Congo

A mobile laboratory in Butembo, eastern DRC, is cutting Ebola testing times, with results available within 24 hours and sometimes as quickly as six.

2 October 2026

Health news

Swedish researchers build an ‘AI scientist’ that designs its own test

Swedes created an AI system that can carry out the full scientific process from hypothesis to results interpretation with minimal human input.

2 October 2026

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Greece to set up a new national dementia centre

The new centre in Athens will provide cognitive training, occupational and music therapy, plus services for prevention, diagnosis and ongoing patient monitoring.

1 October 2026

Health news

Two million Portuguese suffer from migraine, but many still lack care

Worldwide, around 1.3 billion people live with migraine, making it one of the most common neurological disorders and a leading cause of disability. Despite its impact, it is underdiagnosed and many patients still lack adequate care.

1 October 2026

Health news

Where does body fat go when we lose weight?

Researchers estimate that around 84% of lost body fat is exhaled as carbon dioxide, while the remaining 16% is lost as water.

1 October 2026

Euronews Tech Talks

Gene therapy: The breakthrough that inspired Spider-Man | Podcast

Although an inspiration for science fiction movies, gene therapy is real. Here is how it works and what could be improved about it.

30 September 2026

Health news

Can air pollution affect your marathon finishing time?

Higher levels of nitrogen dioxide on race day are linked to slower marathon times, particularly among non-elite runners, new research suggests.

30 September 2026

Health news

One in eight cancer cases linked to preventable infections

Infections caused by viruses, bacterium and parasites caused an estimated 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, with low- and middle-income countries bearing most of the burden.

29 September 2026

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European Commission goes after bad cholesterol and high blood pressure

The European Commission is urging EU countries to step up cardiovascular health checks, as it launches the bloc’s first EU Screening Week.

29 September 2026

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Can birdwatching help stroke survivors regain communication skills?

Watching birds has become a meaningful part of stroke recovery at the University of Montana, offering a natural, low-pressure way to practise communication, researchers say.

28 September 2026

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Are you in pain? Exercise may help more than common painkillers

From pilates to tai chi, even modest amounts of exercise can relieve pain as effectively as common pain medicines, opening the door to holistic therapeutic approaches, according to a new study.

27 September 2026

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How much is obesity costing European economies?

Obesity and overweight are costing European economies billions of euros every year, with the burden equivalent to what some countries spend on housing or defence, according to a pharmaceutical industry’s report.

25 September 2026

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Could childhood sugar intake raise the risk of adult anxiety?

Exposure to sugar in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, from conception to around the age of two and a half, increases the risk of developing anxiety in adulthood, according to a new study.

25 September 2026

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Greece sounds alarm over fake eye therapies: From iridology to 'no-glasses' exercises

The Hellenic Ophthalmological Society (HOS) is sounding the alarm, urging the public not to trust unproven, non-evidence-based practices.

24 September 2026

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Rome’s Colosseum glows pink for breast cancer prevention campaign

Rome’s Colosseum glowed pink for a breast cancer prevention campaign, hours before closing after a 22-year-old worker died installing new lights.

23 September 2026

Health news

Feeling lonely? This can cost you up to six healthy years

Loneliness and social isolation could shorten the number of disease-free years a person has left, and men and women aren't affected in the same way.

23 September 2026

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Europeans are exercising more. But who gets to take part?

More Europeans are playing sports and doing so more often than four years ago. However, disparities remain across countries, from how regularly people play sports to how well their cities support active living.

23 September 2026

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Most European men would try new contraception methods if available

Most men would embrace contraception designed for them, such as on-demand pills taken before sex, a daily hormonal gel or a thermal silicone ring, but funding gaps are keeping these products years away from pharmacy shelves.

23 September 2026