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As the US exits the WHO, can the EU fill the gap in global health?
With Donald Trump’s plans to cut ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the international agency stands to lose not only $1 billion but one of the most influential actors on global health. Will the EU try to fill this gap?
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Chemicals industry accused of aggressive lobbying against PFAS ban
Investigations by European NGOs and newspapers point to a concerted industry campaign to limit incoming EU restrictions on PFAS, toxic substances dubbed ‘forever chemicals’ because they can persist for centuries in the environment. The European Commission denies it is being unduly influenced.
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Flu season in Europe: Bosnians excel in hand hygiene, Dutch lag behind
The latest available data shows that washing one's hands needs to be taken more seriously in the Netherlands, especially at a time when the flu outbreak is in full swing in Europe. Euronews Health takes a look at Europeans' handwashing habits.
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Toxic flame retardants could face sweeping EU ban
A new report from the European Chemicals Agency suggests potentially carcinogenic aromatic brominated flame retardants, ABFRs, could be next in line for wide-ranging restrictions after the ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS also raised health concerns.
