Europe News

EU implements 21st cross-border healthcare

In partnership with The European Commission

As Covid-19 swept across the globe, one factor became blindlingly obvious: disease does not recognise borders. The EU is implementing digital initiatives in all member states to ensure high quality cross-border healthcare for consenting EU citizens, wherever they become ill or injured.

15/09/2022

Earth News

Want to age gracefully? Take some tips from the naked mole rat 

Researchers are studying naked mole rats to try and unlock their anti-ageing, anti-illness secrets - and help people suffering with arthritis.

14/09/2022

Earth News

This city in Finland is giving residents a ‘planetary’ prescription

Five participants in the city of Lahti were put on a two-month ‘planetary health plan’ to see if making greener choices could be good for their wellbeing.

14/09/2022

Health news

Beyond condoms: How birth control is now becoming a male affair

From a male birth control pill to reversible vasectomy and a hormonal shoulder gel: what’s in the works for male contraceptives?

14/09/2022

Health news

This blood test can spot cancer before you show any symptoms

The Galleri blood test can detect cancers that don’t currently have routine screening methods.

12/09/2022

Tech News

How tech innovations changed the world during Queen Elizabeth’s reign

From the Moon-walk to the Internet, vaccines and social media: these are the key innovations of Elizabeth II’s reign.

09/09/2022

Culture news

Justin Bieber cancels tour dates; what we can learn from his example

Cancelling tours, not promoting films and quitting social media; why we should all copy the examples of these celebrities

09/09/2022

Earth News

Could immunity boosting foods also be good for the planet?

Researchers in Australia looked at more than 2,000 recommendations to determine their impact on the planet.

08/09/2022

Health news

Woman who can ‘smell’ Parkinson’s helps develop new quick test

The breakthrough could pave the way to better diagnosis and management of patients with Parkinson’s disease, for which there is currently no simple test.

07/09/2022

Smart Health

The shape of things to come for cross-border healthcare in the EU

In partnership with The European Commission

With a massive increase of mobility within the EU, the European Health Data Space is set to play a leading role in facilitating the exchange of EU citizens cross-border health-data.

01/09/2022

Smart Health

The Future of Health-Data and Cross-Border Healthcare in The EU

In partnership with The European Commission

With a massive increase of mobility within the EU, the European Health Data Space is set to play a leading role in facilitating the exchange of EU citizens cross-border #health-data.

01/09/2022

Health news

How was your day? This robot might finally get children to answer

Would you confide in this robot? Some children shared information with it that they didn’t share before.

01/09/2022

Travel News

This brain tumour-survivor is trekking North Africa’s highest peak

Matt’s tumour went unnoticed for nearly a decade. After years of neurosurgery and chemotherapy, he’s climbing a mountain.

28/08/2022

Europe News

Spanish NGO pushes for Europe's first tobacco-free generation

Spanish public health NGO NoFumadores wants the European Commission to legislate to "save new generations from falling into tobacco addiction".

24/08/2022

Health news

Is vaccinating wildlife the solution to preventing the next pandemic?

Scientists suggest that vaccinating wildlife might break the chain of transmission of zoonotic diseases like COVID, monkeypox and rabies.

22/08/2022

World News

Good News: Just a two-minute walk after a meal is very good for you

Stay positive – in some places, thanks to some people and some institutions, the world is getting better.

19/08/2022

Health news

Scientists have found a way to break down toxic 'forever chemicals'

"Forever chemicals" don’t break down naturally in the environment, aren’t eaten by bacteria, and cannot be incinerated.

19/08/2022

Earth News

‘Forever chemicals’: What exactly are PFAS and why are they a problem?

We asked an expert about the health risks associated with forever chemicals and what can be done to prevent future PFAS pollution.

19/08/2022

Health news

Drinking 3 cups of milk a day could prevent Alzheimer's, study says

Researchers found that older adults drinking 3 cups of milk a day had higher levels of an antioxidant that helps detox the brain.

17/08/2022

Health news

Outrage after man appointed Scotland’s first 'period dignity officer'

Critics, including former tennis star Martina Navratilova, say the job of a period dignity officer should have gone to a woman instead.

17/08/2022