Health news Claims of ski jumpers' penis injections prompt doping investigation The World Anti-Doping Agency will look into allegations that ski jumpers are injecting hyaluronic acid into their penises to gain aerodynamic advantage at the Winter Olympics 2026. 06/02/2026
Made in Europe Dessintey: The Saint-Étienne Success Story Changing Medical Rehabilitation Our reporter Valérie Gauriat met Dessintey, a startup based in Saint-Étienne that has become a global reference in medical rehabilitation. 06/02/2026
Health news The UK investigates 36 baby illnesses tied to formula intoxications Amid global baby formula recalls, the United Kingdom has confirmed 36 possible intoxication cases. 06/02/2026
Health news Experimental oral drug lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol by 60%, study finds A new pill in the final phase of clinical trials cuts harmful cholesterol by 60% in high-risk patients. 05/02/2026
Health news Following this diet may reduce stroke risk among women Women who regularly follow a Mediterranean diet show a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. 05/02/2026
Health news Should ultra-processed food be regulated like tobacco? Study says yes A new study argues that ultra-processed foods are engineered more like cigarettes than like real food, and should face tobacco-style rules on marketing, labelling, and taxation. 05/02/2026
Health news Calorie restriction increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy, study A controlled reduction in calorie intake can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy in the treatment of sarcomas. Research has shown that this restriction reduces tumour volume and protects healthy cells from treatment damage. 04/02/2026
Health news Guinea worm disease is one step closer to being eradicated Guinea worm is on course to become the second human disease eradicated after smallpox, with only 10 human cases reported worldwide in 2025. 04/02/2026
Health news 22.6 million deaths by 2030 if foreign aid cuts persist, study finds As cuts in international aid continue worldwide, a new study projects 22.6 million people will die by 2030, including 5.4 million children under the age of five. 03/02/2026
Health news Spain achieves the world's first face transplant The procedure, performed by a team of around 100 health professionals, is a global medical milestone and opens new avenues for complex transplantation and reconstructive surgery. 03/02/2026
Smart Regions Czech Republic: Pioneering postnatal support project for families at psychosocial risk wins award In partnership with the European Commission Breastfeeding difficulties, depression, violence... A pioneering project in the Czech Republic offers psychosocial support for mothers. The first step is a simple questionnaire, which nurses give them a day or two after giving birth. 02/02/2026
Health news US life expectancy hit an all-time high last year at 79 years In comparison, life expectancy at birth in the EU is 81.7 years. 30/01/2026
Health news Are you a night owl? New study links late nights to heart disease Regularly sleeping late may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study. 30/01/2026
Health news Google’s new AI tool decodes DNA mutations. Here’s how it works A new AI model by Google DeepMind can decipher DNA and predict mutations, opening new doors for disease research. 29/01/2026
The Road To Green Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”? In partnership with The European Commission High exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, as well as reduced fertility and impaired immune function. The EU strengthens its regulatory arsenal to confront what some consider one of the greatest environmental threats of our time. 28/01/2026
The Road To Green Inside the challenging rush towards PFAS-free alternatives In partnership with The European Commission With the European Union debating a wide restriction of the so-called “forever chemicals”, can European companies work with PFAS-free alternatives? From textiles to batteries and semiconductors, progress is real, but some challenging applications remain. 28/01/2026
Markets Danone, Nestlé shares continue to slide after baby formula warnings The companies have warned parents to stop using specific batches of formula over concerns they contain the toxin cereulide. 28/01/2026
Health news Scientists achieve pancreatic tumour regression in breakthrough study A new study by researchers in Spain found that triple therapy eliminates pancreatic tumours in mice 28/01/2026
Health news Nipah virus: What is it and why are countries on alert? Two confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India have triggered international alert. 28/01/2026
Health news Falling vaccination rates drive measles resurgence across Europe Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan are no longer recognised as measles-free following a spike in cases in 2024. 27/01/2026