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European workers’ mental health is at breaking point, poll shows

Nearly half of workers surveyed say they’re feeling more sensitive to stress than before the COVID pandemic.

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Nightmares: Do they cause dementia, and how can you stop them?

We speak to an expert on the link between nightmares and dementia and to a dream psychologist about how to understand our sleeping lives.

Health news

Scientists have found a way to turn nightmares into sweet dreams

Conditioning patients to respond to a certain sound during sleep, scientists were able to get them rid of their bad dreams.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates | Shaping the future of biosimilar medicine in Europe

Euronews has gathered a panel of experts, industry leaders and key players in Brussels to address the issue of biosimilar medicines.

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Europe Decoded

When will the EU end seasonal clock changes? Only time will tell.

Time in Europe is political and ending the twice-yearly practice will require a lot of political decisions.

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.

Earth 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Earth 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.

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.

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.

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.

Earth 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.

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.

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.

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.