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ChatGPT could help improve breast cancer screening, study finds

A new study found the AI chatbot can deliver reliable health advice, but caveats you should still trust your doctor first and foremost.

Vatican

Pope Francis 'gradually improving' after being hospitalised

A Vatican spokesman said on Thursday that Pope Francis had resumed work from his hospital room at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.

Vatican

Pope Francis to stay in hospital for a few days due to infection

Pope Francis is suffering from a respiratory infection and will stay in hospital for a few days

Health news

Why are so many Swedish women having babies in their late 40s?

New data shows Swedish women are increasingly giving birth to babies after 45 years of age more than teenagers under 19. Here's why it is happening.

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Ocean

'The best pill for our inner health': Can the sea boost well-being?

In partnership with the European Commission

A study in Catalonia investigates the healing power of the coastal environment — but if marine ecosystems are not preserved, their benefits to human health can turn into hazards.

Ocean

Protecting our oceans is key to our health. But are we doing enough?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks with marine biologist Josep Lloret, who is assessing the ecological and social impacts of large floating offshore wind farms.

Earth News

Senior Swiss women to make history in Europe’s top human rights court

This will be the first time the European Court of Human Rights considers the impact of climate change on human rights.

Health news

Air ‘gun’ could deliver vaccines and other medication painlessly

Could a puff of air one day replace the needle in delivering medicines and vaccines? These scientists are working on it.

Work

'Ticking time bomb' of Europe's health worker crisis goes off: WHO

Europe's health worker crisis is now a reality, not a looming threat, WHO's Europe Director said.

Health news

What is endometriosis and why do we still know so little about it?

One in 10 women worldwide live with endometriosis, a debilitating condition for which treatment options are limited.

Real Economy

Why must asbestos regulations change to better protect EU workers?

In partnership with The European Commission

With Europe's climate change targets, 35 million buildings are expected to be renovated by 2030, and many workers risk being exposed to asbestos.

Healthcare

Minimum pricing on alcohol in Scotland has led to a drop in deaths

Minimum unit pricing is estimated to have averted 156 deaths a year since its introduction in May 2018.

Health news

These are the world’s happiest countries in 2023

2022 was a year of crises, but the human resolve to be happy has been "remarkably resilient".

Euronews Witness

Why are so many young Finns dying from drug abuse?

Finland is often held up as a shining example on the world stage. Yet is the European country with the highest proportion of under 25s dying from drugs.

Health news

Is sex the ultimate cure for hiccups?

The medical literature on intractable hiccups suggests very unusual cures.

Earth News

Millions living in tents 6 months on from Pakistan’s worst-ever floods

'These devastating floods are an acute example of how those living in a country responsible for less than 1 per cent of global carbon emissions are seeing their lives completely turned upside down by the climate crisis.’

France

Rising period poverty: France announces free sanitary products

Charities have welcomed the move but say it could also be extended to older women or single mothers who are not immune from period poverty.

Earth News

Bangkok smog blankets city hospitalising 200,000

The popular holiday destination is currently recommending that anyone who goes outside wears a high-quality N95 anti-pollution mask.

United Kingdom

'End the crisis': Thousands expected to march in support of UK NHS

The health service is currently experiencing the worst crisis on record with around 500 people dying avoidably every week, according to experts.

Travel News

Popular Spanish island warns tourists of Dengue fever risk

Spanish health officials have of ‘moderate’ Dengue fever risk on Ibiza this summer.