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COVID-19: UK confident about July reopening despite soaring cases

Britain's new health secretary says he sees "no reason" for social restrictions to remain beyond 19 July despite an ongoing rise in new coronavirus infections.

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Dubai takes an active approach to fitness during the pandemic

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For many, exercise has played a crucial role in maintaining physical and mental health during the pandemic, but how has the industry been impacted? We speak to some sport and fitness experts in Dubai to get their insight.

Nature

‘Wet markets’ are not as bad for health and biodiversity as we think

A recent study claims that banning wet markets outright may be a mistake.

Cry Like A Boy

Strong men get tested, says Lesotho teen activist born with HIV

Lehloebi tested positive at the age of five. Fearing discrimination, his family never told him he lived with HIV. After Lohloebi learned about his status, he started a campaign to help men in Lesotho to seek help and fight stigma.

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Tech News

Euroviews. The future of healthcare will mean embracing more digital solutions

Healthcare is rapidly changing. Pharma company Sanofi believes a range of innovations will occur, such as data democratisation and the automation of clinical trials.

Health news

Abel the humanoid robot is being designed to tell how you’re feeling

This humanoid robot will be able to read human emotions and hopefully serve as a companion for people with Alzheimer’s and autism.

Health news

Breakthrough or hype? US approves much-debated new Alzheimer's drug

US health officials have approved the first drug that they say may help slow Alzheimer's disease. Many experts are unconvinced.

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Biohacking in Dubai rises in popularity

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Biohacking, a type of do-it-yourself biology, is becoming popular in Dubai. For enthusiasts, its practices can range from big or small changes to improve health and well-being to more extreme examples of implants and gene editing. But some critics are warning about potential health risks.

Earth News

Why healthy animals lead to healthy consumers in Europe

Dr Sabine Schüller gives us her take on the importance of animal health and how it is hugely beneficial to their welfare.

Work

Amazon mocked for 'despair closet' meditation booth for workers

The company swiftly deleted a video revealing the booth, which it said offered guided meditations and calming sounds to workers.

Nature

Could foraging be a source of sustainable superfoods?

Swiss mountain guide, Cherries, leads a trip through the Swiss Alps to forage for wild food.

Travel News

Bolivian Wine: High altitude, high quality and...healthy?

This wine has been grown high in the Bolivian Andes since the 17th Century and it could have some health benefits.

Health news

Is the world’s smallest wireless chip the future of healthcare?

Devices like pacemakers have kept millions alive. But injectable wireless chips the size of a grain of salt could eventually replace these lifesaving devices.

My Europe Series

One country, two wars: how Ukraine is fighting Covid-19

Seven years of war in eastern Ukraine have been marked by an escalation of conflict, a Russian military buildup at the border and a new enemy: COVID-19. We take an in-depth look at how people are surviving the pandemic on Europe's only active frontline.

Health news

Swiss health workers are using videogames to fight COVID-19

Researchers at Geneva University Hospitals have developed a game to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among health workers.

World

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to make the WTO "an organisation that achieves results"

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and the first African to serve as the WTO Director-General, gives her insight into multilateralism, global order and how sectors have been impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Europe News

One million cancer cases undiagnosed in Europe due to pandemic

The new data also showed that an estimated 100 million cancer screening tests were not performed in Europe during the pandemic, leading to later stage diagnoses and decreased overall survival.

Destinations

Sleep and the city: Where's the best location for a good night's sleep

Did you know that what city you're in affects how you sleep? Here's a round-up of the cities where residents are getting the best sleep - and why.

Earth News

London's air pollution could be a ticking bomb for children's health

Evidence shows that air pollution leaves children at risk of lifelong breathing disorders and earlier death.

United Kingdom

UK makes 'devastating' 85% cut to UN family planning agency

Britain, traditionally the UNFPA's largest contributor, will donate £23 million this year (€26.5 million) down from an expected commitment of £154 million (€177 million).