Health news

UK health experts recommend chickenpox vaccine for kids

Most people catch chickenpox in childhood and tend to have a mild illness, but it can also occur in adults who have not previously been infected and tends to be more severe.

15 November 2023

Health news

Warning of catastrophic impact on health from unchecked climate change

In its eighth report, the Lancet Countdown project has made some dire projections for human health should we fail to stem the climate crisis.

15 November 2023

World News

Euroviews. Infecting animals with diabetes won’t save human lives

This World Diabetes Day, it’s high time all experiments on animals used to study the condition were replaced with humane, human-relevant research, Dr Julia Baines writes.

14 November 2023

Healthcare

Which European countries spend the most money on healthcare?

The OECD ranked the highest-earning countries by how much they spend on healthcare, but some health systems are still under financial pressure.

10 November 2023

Health news

Any activity, even sleeping, is better for heart health than sitting

Even activities such as standing or sleeping were better than sedentary behaviour, a new study has found.

10 November 2023

Nutrition

Eating fish and antioxidants could help lung disease sufferers

Researchers analysed different studies on which diet and vitamins could help reduce the symptoms of lung disease patients.

9 November 2023

Health news

Calls for more testing amid rising infant syphilis cases in the US

The CDC said "increasing rates of syphilis among babies reflect a failure of the US health system".

8 November 2023

wellbeing

These 8 healthy habits could slow down ageing by up to 6 years

Following a checklist of eight healthy metrics could reduce your biological age, according to an extensive new analysis.

7 November 2023

Health news

Infections from animals may cause 12 times more deaths by 2050 - study

Most modern epidemics have been caused by pathogens that spread from animals to humans. These zoonotic diseases have been predicted to increase with climate change.

6 November 2023

Earth News

Ireland’s new forecast allows people to check their local air quality

The air quality forecast is especially important for people with asthma and heart conditions who are particularly vulnerable to pollution.

3 November 2023

Euronews Witness

Has Belgium become a haven for people wanting to end their life?

While euthanasia is legal in Belgium, increasing numbers of patients from neighbouring countries, particularly France, are seeking to end their lives there.

2 November 2023

Smart Health

'The silent pandemic': How is the EU facing Antimicrobial Resistance?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Smart Health, we hear from a sufferer of Antimicrobial Resistance, the deadly disease which has researchers and authorities scrambling for solutions.

2 November 2023

Smart Health

'You feel powerless': The painful reality of living with AMR

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health spoke to Iñaki Morán about the difficulties he has faced in his daily battle against multidrug-resistant bacteria.

2 November 2023

Nutrition

Could cigarette-style warning labels reduce meat consumption?

Graphic images warning of the dangers of smoking had an impact on persuading smokers to quit but could the same work for meat?

1 November 2023

Health news

'Very angry': Parents struggle to get newborns preventive RSV antibody

Many parents are waiting to get a new preventive antibody for their babies to prevent them from getting sick with bronchiolitis. Experts and officials say the product is a victim of its success.

29 October 2023

Health news

Sepsis taking too many lives due to hospital failings - UK ombudsman

Despite progress, UK hospitals continue to make the same mistakes on sepsis, the ombudsman said.

25 October 2023

Health news

Poison specialist charged with poisoning his wife with gout medication

The poison specialist and former Mayo Clinic medical resident has been charged with fatally poisoning his wife with medication prescribed for gout.

25 October 2023

Health news

Nappy packaging in Europe shows unsafe infant sleeping images

A new study has revealed that a high number of baby nappy packaging shows unsafe infant sleeping practices.

25 October 2023

Health news

‘We’re so close’ to eradicating polio but challenges remain

Poliomyelitis, an untreatable but preventable disease, is only endemic in two countries globally but many believe it could be eradicated.

24 October 2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Was Houdini murdered?

On this day in 1926 Harry Houdini performed what would be his final show. But was the famous magician's death a suspicious one?

24 October 2023