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11-year-old boy dies from rabies in Canada after waking to bat on face

Rabies is a rare but deadly infection usually spread by a bite or scratch from an infected animal. It is almost always fatal after the onset of symptoms, although vaccination and early treatment can help to prevent it.

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Breastfeeding linked to longer sleep in babies' first year

Japanese researchers found that one-year-olds who were breastfed during their first six months slept for longer than those who were formula-fed. One possible explanation is that the nutrients in formula remain largely fixed, while breast milk adapts to a baby's changing nutritional needs.

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Children under two should have zero screen time, experts warn

Children under two should avoid screens entirely, according to a new review linking early exposure to long-term developmental risks.

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World Cup 2026: Could heat decide who lifts the trophy?

As the World Cup 2026 advances to the next stages, high temperatures could hinder players’ performance. But not all teams are equally exposed, according to new analysis.

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Climate

Heat kills 900 in Spain's second-hottest June on record

Spain's meteorological agency Aemet has branded June "extremely hot", the second-warmest since 1961. The heat is estimated to have caused about 900 deaths, according to the MoMo monitoring system.

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Every minute counts: how air ambulances safeguard emergency care

When an emergency call comes in, every minute counts. Air rescue can reach the scene within minutes and supports ground services, but a planned law to curb health insurance costs could put this rapid help from the air under pressure.

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France's National Assembly approves assisted dying bill

The French National Assembly has passed the assisted dying bill — a law that has sparked controversy across the country — following the Senate's rejection.

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Europe’s current heatwave is just a ‘dress rehearsal,’ WHO warns

As Europe continues to face a record-breaking heatwave, the World Health Organization warns future summers will only be hotter.

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Treat heatwaves as ‘health crisis,’ WHO Europe chief tells governments

With temperatures soaring across Europe, WHO Europe chief Hans Kluge has called on governments to recognise extreme heat as a health crisis and strengthen health system preparedness.

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Longer breastfeeding linked to lower ADHD in kids, study finds

Scientists in Norway have found that exclusively breastfed babies are less likely to develop ADHD symptoms, with girls showing the strongest benefits.

wellbeing

UV face masks and cooling ties: Heat strategies beyond Europe

Countries on other continents, far from Europe, have long devised ways of coping with sweltering heat. Here are a few examples – some unusual, others inspiring.

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Younger people are ageing faster biologically, study finds

As cancer rates continue to climb among people under 50, new research suggests ‘accelerated ageing’ could play a part.

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Flesh-rotting bacteria: What is Vibrio and should you be worried?

As summer heatwaves push sea temperatures to record highs, a little-known bacterium could be thriving in Europe's coastal waters — but how worried should you be?

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Heatwave rage: Why soaring temperatures put people in a bad mood

Extreme heat not only harms the body but can also trigger a cascade of mental health effects ranging from irritability and anxiety to increased aggression.

Made in Europe

Buurtzorg: the Dutch proximity health care revolution

In the Netherlands, Buurtzorg’s self-managed nurses provide holistic home care and social support, helping older people live independently with dignity.

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Spain records 327 heat deaths in its worst heatwave on record

Europe is being hit by record-high temperatures in a heatwave that is expected to last for a further two weeks across the continent.

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Portuguese tech links health data of 70 million people in Europe and Brazil

Portuguese federated data firm joined a leading Latin American healthcare group, broadening its database. Promptly Health plans to create a major, diverse health-data infrastructure for research.

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Costly IVF add-ons fail to show benefits, new study finds

A range of extra treatments marketed by fertility clinics to improve the chances of success during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) lacks convincing evidence that they work, according to a new study published in the scientific journal The Lancet.

Climate

What is heat stress and where is most affected in Europe?

Parts of Europe are witnessing up to 40 additional days with strong heat stress compared with the 1970s, according to a major new study.

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Deadly Hantavirus outbreak should end on 2 July, WHO says

The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak.