Health news

France issues warning against using nasal decongestant cold medicines

France's medicines agency warned people not to take oral nasal decongestant medicines containing pseudoephedrine over potential risk of strokes.

23 October 2023

Health news

Scientists develop eye implants that could treat diabetes

A 3D-printed, microscale implant in the eye that uses pancreatic cells could help to treat diabetes and other diseases.

23 October 2023

Health news

Are AI chatbots perpetuating racism in healthcare?

Experts worry that AI chatbots could be perpetuating racist, debunked medical ideas.

20 October 2023

Smart Health

Biosimilars: a cheaper and efficient alternative to name-brand drugs

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Commission's pharmaceutical reform would improve access to cheaper biosimilar medicines and speed up the time it takes to access the market.

19 October 2023

Smart Health

What is medical interchangeability?

In partnership with The European Commission

Have you ever heard of the concept of 'interchangeability' in the medical field? We went to the European Medicines Agency to understand what it is and what it means for EU patients and health systems.

19 October 2023

Nutrition

Want to lose weight? How you eat is just as important as what you eat

The way you eat is more important than what you eat, according to the experts at what is reputed to be the world’s best medical spa in Austria.

16 October 2023

Smart Health

How is the EU boosting support for innovation in the health sector?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Health, we ask why Europe is lagging behind other countries when it comes to medical innovation, and find out what steps industry leaders are taking to turn the tide.

13 October 2023

Smart Health

How can the EU boost innovation in its pharmaceutical sector?

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health asks the Director General at the European Medicines Agency about what steps Europe can take to improve innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.

13 October 2023

Earth News

Toxic forever chemicals found in almost half of Swiss groundwater

Groundwater provides 80 per cent of Switzerland's drinking water.

13 October 2023

Healthcare

'We feel harassed’: Doctors in France protest working conditions

General practitioners in France say they have too much administrative work and that patients can’t find a primary care doctor. They are going on strike on October 13.

13 October 2023

Healthcare

Third of nurses report witnessing patients die due to staff shortages

A new global survey shows the extent to which staff shortages in the healthcare sector are impacting patients.

13 October 2023

Health news

This ‘groundbreaking’ bionic arm fuses with the user’s bone and nerves

The bionic arm has been working for years, reducing the user’s level of pain. The first person to receive it tells how life changing it has been.

11 October 2023

Earth News

When will Stockholm’s petrol and diesel car ban come into force?

Authorities say the new plans will create 'plenty of space for walking and cycling'.

11 October 2023

World News

WHO says Europe to face multiple challenges as population ages

A new report by the World Health Organization says governments need to start investing in preventing poor health in old age now as Europe's population ages.

11 October 2023

Health news

New €1 billion funding partnership for polio eradication launched

The EU, European Investment Bank (EIB), and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aim to contribute funding for global polio eradication.

11 October 2023

Health news

First human clinical trial of cat allergy vaccine to be launched in UK

The first patients were recruited at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London to begin clinical trials.

10 October 2023

Climate

Deadly, humid heat could creep into US Midwest and Australia

1.5 billion people could face deadly humid heat each year under a 3°C global temperature rise, a new study shows.

10 October 2023

Health news

Growing drugs shortage is leaving pharmacists and patients in the dark

Shortages of common older medicines are increasing. Experts say it’s in part because pharmaceutical companies are de-incentivised from producing them.

10 October 2023

Health news

Woman cured of bowel cancer in 6 months after receiving new drug

A 42-year-old woman had no evidence of cancer after receiving the drug dostarlimab which is still in early trials for treatment of a rare form of colorectal cancer.

9 October 2023

World News

Euroviews. As COVID-19 cases surge again, access to vaccines will keep us safe

As we step into October, collaboration between governments, health authorities, and industry will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring that each individual has a choice when it comes to protecting their health, Chantal Friebertshäuser writes.

6 October 2023