Health news Vaping can disrupt heart rhythms, research on mice shows The study conducted on mice found vapour from e-cigarettes could cause heart arrhythmias and increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. 26/10/2022
Green News Our health is at the ‘mercy’ of fossil fuel addiction, scientists warn Infectious disease, toxic air pollution and food security are among the global crises being made worse by our reliance on fossil fuels. 26/10/2022
Lifestyle World’s ‘dirtiest man’ dies in Iran aged 94 Amou Haji was so called because he had not washed for almost 70 years and he believed that staying dirty kept him alive for so long. 26/10/2022
Health news Millions of people invited to join biggest UK health study The goal of the study is to find new ways to prevent, detect, and treat different diseases. 24/10/2022
Health news Study links parenthood age and children’s risk of bipolar disorder Researchers have found a link between the age at which you become a parent and the risk of your child developing bipolar disorder. 24/10/2022
World News Good News | AI to detect depression and a new era for hearing aids Globally, the World Health Organization says we are getting better at treating mental disorders. 22/10/2022
Health news This boy is taking his first steps thanks to a robotic exoskeleton The exoskeleton, which is changing the lives of children with neurological disorders, won the 2022 European Inventor Award 20/10/2022
Green News ‘Global contamination’: Europe should lead in regulating PFAS Studies have revealed global forever chemical pollution. Now there are calls for PFAS to be banned in Europe. 20/10/2022
Health news Are you a mosquito magnet? It could be your smell New research suggests some people produce chemicals tied to smell that mosquitoes find irresistibly attractive. 20/10/2022
Health news Experiment on worms may hold key to slowing down ageing in humans Their findings open the door to the development of therapies that could help to prevent age-related disorders such as cancer, dementia, and stroke. 19/10/2022
Health news 13-month-old receives world's first intestine transplant in Spain The baby girl, who is now recovering at home, also received a new liver, stomach, spleen and pancreas. 18/10/2022
Green News Campaigners slam proposed delay to Europe’s new toxic chemical laws A last minute policy change could spell ‘game over’ for the EU’s toxic chemical restrictions, campaigners warn. 17/10/2022
Smart Health Denmark is using digital patient questionnaires to improve medical care In partnership with The European Commission A a time when the sharing of medical information is a critical issue for our healthcare systems, patients have more say than ever in helping the medical industry create products and services that are tailored to their experience. 13/10/2022
Smart Health Understanding the Danish questionnaire to improve care In partnership with The European Commission In Denmark, patients are invited to give their feedback on the progress of their disease and their treatment. This initiative helps to improve care and reduce the number of unnecessary consultations. 13/10/2022
Smart Health eHealth: How is digitalisation changing the medical sector in Europe? The digitalisation of healthcare has become one of Europe’s top priorities. In this map, we take you to four countries who are leading the digital transformation of health in Europe. 13/10/2022
Health news Gaming could pose a ‘serious risk’ for people with heart conditions Researchers say elite gamers should be included in future screening for underlying heart conditions which are usually targeted at athletes. 11/10/2022
Health news Are online communities and social media helping our mental health? We often read about how bad social media is for our mental health. But some online communities can help - to a certain extent. 10/10/2022
Health news Late-night eating will actually make you hungrier, study finds Eating late affects the way our body stores fat and regulates our appetite, new research shows. 06/10/2022
Smart Health How is the EU healthcare sector preparing for the digital revolution? Technology plays a central role in medical activities. However, the European health technology industry is fragmented, especially when it comes to rules, and operational standards across the continent. The European Health Data Space will pave the way for the digital era of medical data sharing 29/09/2022
Smart Health Switzerland sets example to EU for digital healthcare In partnership with The European Commission 21st-century healthcare established in Switzerland sets the standard for EU, following the implementation of the electronic patient file. This new national solution presents two significant advantages: the high level of data security and system compatibility. 29/09/2022