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AI note-taking tool slashes doctors’ paperwork time, analysis shows

Clinicians who used the tool said they felt more present during consultations with patients.

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Is sleep or exercise more important for health? New study weighs in

Around 1 in eight people in the global study got enough sleep and exercise.

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People in the Nordics know how to beat the winter blues. Here’s how

Experts share tips on how to find light in the darkest months of the year, Nordic-style.

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Europeans are burned out. Inside the mental health workplace puzzle

Companies are investing more than ever in well-being – but the mental health of employees only seems to be getting worse.

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High exposure to PFAS may affect women’s hormones, study finds

High exposure to PFAS is linked to a higher risk of endocrine disruption among women, a new study has found.

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Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths worldwide, regulators say

The sensors provide real-time measurements of sugar levels in the blood, sending that data wirelessly to a device or phone.

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Could tattoos threaten your defences? Scientists aim to find out

Tattoos may do more than decorate the skin — they could also alter how the body responds to disease, according to new research.

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Malaria deaths rose in 2024 as funding cuts risk resurgence, WHO says

The mosquito-borne disease is one of the world’s biggest public health challenges.

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip now helps people move robotic limbs

The device is still in clinical trials.

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One HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, scientists say

HPV vaccines have been authorised in the European Union since 2006.

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Vegan teens with heavy periods may be at risk of anaemia, study says

Teenagers may underestimate the amount of iron they could lose through heavy menstrual bleeding, researchers warned.

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Europe should boost efforts to fight bird flu, health officials say

Early detection and preparedness are key to preventing bird flu from becoming a bigger threat to human health, the ECDC said.

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AI could help make bioweapons that spark pandemics, tech experts warn

Existing and emerging AI tools could technically be used to create a bioweapon capable of starting a pandemic, experts said.

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IOC-backed guidelines demand safe environments for women in sport

Experts release first international standards for female athlete injury prevention.

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How to keep healthy through the holiday season, according to experts

As the festive season begins, health officials across Europe share tips to stay safe amid the revelry.

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Obesity may speed the onset of Alzheimer’s, scientists say

A small study indicates regular blood tests could be a useful addition to brain scans that track the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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WHO advises weight loss drugs and healthy lifestyles to treat obesity

The global health body issued its first guidance on the use of blockbuster weight loss drugs.

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World AIDS Day: Timeline of the global fight against HIV and AIDS

An estimated 40.8 million people worldwide are living with HIV, and it killed about 630,000 people last year.

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Two out of three Germans are stressed by thoughts of war, report shows

Although around 66 per cent of Germans feel the world is faster, more connected, respondents also find it more stressful than it used to be, particularly with the thoughts of war, the TK Stress Report shows.

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How vaccines against a common virus may help prevent childhood asthma

Scientists said newborns who had severe RSV infections were more likely to develop asthma in childhood.