World

Algerian pharmaceutical boom paves way to health security

In partnership with anep

Algeria has become one of Africa's leading pharmaceutical producers. More than 2.5 billion euros worth of medicines were produced last year. Some 200 production units cover nearly 70% of the country's generic needs. Which is helping to provide health security in the country and region.

19 September 2022

Health news

How limb-regenerating salamanders could help humans heal wounds

Scientists think the salamander's genes hold the secret to regenerating body tissue.

17 September 2022

Health news

This bionic hand can be updated remotely anytime, anywhere

British prosthetics manufacturer Covvi convinced Australian Paralympian Jessica Smith to try this bionic hand, which can be updated remotely according to her needs.

16 September 2022

Smart Health

No borders for diseases or EU patients

In partnership with The European Commission

One thing that the Covid-19 pandemic categorically demonstrated to the world was that disease does not recognise borders. So why should EU patients? By sharing cross-border health data doctors can now treat patients from other member states by using Patient Summary services and e-prescriptions.

15 September 2022

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 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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.

9 September 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

9 September 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.

8 September 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.

7 September 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.

1 September 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.

1 September 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.

1 September 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 August 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 August 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 August 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 August 2022