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Revealed: The world’s top 10 healthiest cities to stay fit and active

With running and outdoor exercise becoming extremely popular over the last few years, a new study reveals which cities have the best conditions to keep active.

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Festival goers urged to shield their 'most crucial piece of equipment'

This year's festival goers have been warned to protect "one of the most crucial pieces of equipment" they own.

Germany

German life expectancy decreased during COVID years

Average life expectancy in Germany dropped noticeably between 2019 and 2021, the national statistics office has said, a change that it attributes to unusually high numbers of deaths during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Hair loss and erectile dysfunction among new long COVID symptoms

The study found there are a wider set of symptoms associated with long COVID than previously thought.

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Five ways the world is actually doing better – in data

Things are definitely not as bad as you think.

World News

'Treat this heatwave like a storm,' says Euronews' Jeremy Wilks

Red temperature warnings have been issued in Spain and the United Kingdom.

Health news

How the ‘Centaurus’ Omicron subvariant could become dominant worldwide

BA.2.75, which has picked up the nickname "Centaurus," is now dominant in India, overtaking the previously most transmissible subvariant BA.5.

Smart Health

Data dividend: how big tech will empower Europe's healthcare systems

In partnership with The European Commission

Digitalisation and data sharing are set to empower European healthcare systems and the medical sector. Smart Health examines how this e-revolution is enabling healthcare companies to improve their products and offer better services.

Smart Health

How could the European Health Data Space boost the e-health sector?

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health speaks to Alexander Berler, an expert from the organisation, Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE), about how the European Health Data Space (EHDS) is set to transform Europe's healthcare sector.

Qatar 365

Qatar’s growing contribution to the health and wellness sector

In partnership with Media City

From luxury health resorts for families to an eco-friendly farm offering a down-to-earth experience, Qatar 365 discovers how wellness is gaining more significance and becoming big business in the Gulf country.

Health news

Genetically modified pig hearts transplanted into brain-dead patients

The successful procedures are a step forward in tackling the shortage of human organs for transplant.

Health news

How hot is too hot? It’s not just temperature - humidity matters too

The combination of high heat and humidity can get dangerous for humans faster than previously thought, according to new research from scientists in the United States.

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Want to live longer? Keep the salt shaker off your dining table

Adding extra salt to meals knocks more than two years off life expectancy for men aged 50, and around a year and a half for women, a new study shows.

Health news

Monitoring fever, stress and nightmares: The latest in health tech

From a device monitoring stress to an Apple Watch that detects fever: Here’s how wearable health tech is shaping up.

Euronews Witness

On life support: can France's struggling healthcare system be saved?

With emergency care departments on the brink, Euronews' Monica Pinna travels across France to investigate why France's once lauded healthcare sector is facing an unprecedented crisis.

My Europe Series

How war worry is causing stroke cases to spike in Ukraine

“Constant shelling in villages near the city provokes an increase of blood pressure in people, which often leads to hemorrhagic stroke.”

Health news

No time to exercise during the week? Weekend workouts can do the trick

People who only exercise on the weekend benefit nearly as much as those who work out more frequently throughout the week, a new US study found.

Green News

Europe’s most polluted cities: Where should you avoid this summer?

Some of the places with the worst air pollution are also popular holiday destinations.

Food and Drink

World Chocolate Day: 5 weird and unexpected uses for cocoa

From teeth healing to race car running, chocolate is far more useful than as just a snack to munch on.

Health news

Taking vitamin D supplements? Overdosing may have dire consequences

Doctors warn that cases of vitamin D overdose are on the rise as over-the-counter supplements gain in popularity. One man in the UK found out the hard way.