Health news

Desogestrel contraceptives: 1.6 million French women warned of tumour risk

The French medicines agency (ANSM) urges women who take desogestrel contraceptives to seek medical advice if they develop suggestive symptoms, such as persistent headaches, visual disturbances or memory loss.

10 September 2026

Health news

Getting mind ready for surgery is as important as physical preparation

Preparing for major surgery should not skip mental preparation for a successful recovery, a new study says.

10 September 2026

Qatar in Motion

How Qatar maintains livability through the summer months

In partnership with Media City

As temperatures soar past 50°C, Qatar taps cutting-edge engineering and cooling technology to keep cities productive. From district cooling networks to climate-conscious architecture, we explore how Qatar is redefining what it means to live, work and thrive in extreme temperatures.

9 September 2026

Health news

It’s not just how many steps you take. It’s how fast you walk

It is not only the number of steps per day but also the walking pace that matters for lowering the risk of early death, according to new research.

9 September 2026

Health news

Weekend meals at random times can hurt men’s hearts

A new study suggests that eating at inconsistent times on weekends compared to weekdays could increase the risk of heart disease.

8 September 2026

Health news

Dogs trained to sniff out cancer with help from AI

A start-up in India is combining dogs' highly sensitive sense of smell with artificial intelligence to explore a new approach to cancer screening.

8 September 2026

Culture news

Iconic Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell says he has five years to live after cancer diagnosis

The actor first disclosed his diagnosis in March, saying that he had a "treatable" but not "curable" form of cancer.

8 September 2026

Health news

A third of the world’s population exposed to second-hand smoke

Second-hand smoke causes serious health harm, including heart disease, respiratory illness and cancer, and remains a leading cause of preventable death worldwide.

8 September 2026

Health news

The young brain’s hidden weakness: When plasticity goes wrong

The very capacity that makes younger brains adaptable may also make them more likely to rewire an injury into a persistent pathological network, a new study found.

7 September 2026

Europe in Motion

Where in Europe has seen the most outbreaks of Salmonella?

Since 2020, Europe has seen a steady rise in Salmonella cases, costing the continent up to €3 billion annually. Which countries are hit the hardest?

7 September 2026

Cinema

‘You Can See Everything’: Top secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary unveiled

Shrouded in secrecy for years, the documentary following disgraced entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes premiered at a secret screening yesterday at the Telluride Film Festival. A24 has released a trailer and announced that the film will hit cinemas next month.

7 September 2026

Health news

Pesticides cause 400 million farmer poisoning cases a year

Nearly half the world's farmers get poisoned with pesticides annually, while global pesticide use continues to rise, a study finds.

7 September 2026

Health news

Breast milk shows benefit against antibiotic resistance

A CSIC-led study finds that certain components of breast milk are linked to fewer antibiotic-resistance genes in babies' gut microbiota.

6 September 2026

Health news

Health warnings could reduce youth’s hours spent on social media

Pop-up messages that warn of the harms of social media could help reduce youth’s social media use, a new study found.

5 September 2026

Health news

Sheep virus found hidden in medieval manuscripts

Hidden in the pages of medieval manuscripts, researchers have found DNA traces of a deadly sheep virus dating back thousands of years.

5 September 2026

Health news

Man lived with pig kidney as 'bridge' before human transplant

A genetically modified pig kidney has kept a man off dialysis for a record nine months in the first successful use of an animal organ as a "bridge" to a human one.

4 September 2026

Health news

AI is starting to see migraine as more than just a headache

Researchers used artificial intelligence and genetic data from more than 43,000 people to identify biological patterns that could reshape how one of the world’s most common neurological disorders is diagnosed and treated.

4 September 2026

Health news

'Social jet lag': How sleep habits affect teen anxiety

Teenagers with inconsistent sleep schedules on weekdays and weekends may be more likely to experience anxiety, according to a new study.

3 September 2026

Health news

Back or elbow pain? You might be gaming too much 

A new study has found a strong association between mobile gaming addiction and musculoskeletal pain, with addicted students more than three times as likely to report neck pain and more than four times as likely to report elbow pain.

2 September 2026

Health news

Weight-loss pill "Wegovy" available in German pharmacies from 1 September

The weight-loss pill Wegovy is now available in German pharmacies. Its active ingredient semaglutide increases satiety and the adult dose costs 170 to 280 euros.

2 September 2026