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Climate

Heatwave to scorch Spain from Sunday with highs of 45ºC

After a July with milder than usual temperatures, August will bring Spain's second heat wave of summer 2025.

Culture news

Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis

The singer shared his diagnosis in an Instagram post celebrating the end of his Forget Tomorrow tour.

Health news

Germany to allow some depressed patients to try psychedelics

The decision will allow patients with treatment-resistant depression to receive psilocybin therapy in strictly controlled settings.

Health news

US government launches health data tracking initiative with Big Tech

The programme aims to bring US health care into the digital age, but online privacy advocates raised concerns about how Americans' data could be used.

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Health news

Light stimulation shows promise in slowing Parkinson's, scientists say

An early-stage clinical trial in France appeared to help restore some brain function for three Parkinson's patients.

Health news

Gene therapy restores sight to man with genetic eye disorder in Italy

A patient suffering from a genetic eye disorder in Italy regained his sight thanks to a world-first experimental gene therapy.

Europe News

$10M in US-funded contraceptives sit in limbo in Europe

Contraceptives valued at $10 million stored in Europe face destruction following the closure of a key American aid agency, amid backlash from global health groups calling for redistribution.

Health news

Want to age well? These are the 3 things you must do

A new study confirms that staying sharp as you age is tied to eating well, staying physically active, and stimulating your brain.

Healthcare

Staring at screens all day? Here's how to protect your eyes

From the 20-20-20 rule to rethinking your workspace, here are some practical, science-backed tips to protect your vision in a screen-heavy world.

Health news

Virtual reality could train our bodies to fight infection, study says

People’s immune systems kicked into gear to protect them against infections after they entered a virtual reality (VR) world with visibly sick people, a new experiment shows.

wellbeing

What the science says about dying of a broken heart

People with the most intense, longest-lasting grief were significantly more likely to die within a decade of a loved one’s death, a new study finds.

Health news

How does doping affect athletes' health?

Performance-enhancing drugs can be associated with various health risks and side effects, but further research is needed to understand their long-term consequences on athletes’ bodies.

Health news

EU regulators back climate-friendly inhaler

Inhalers may be small, but they can make a big impact on the environment.

Health news

EU regulator backs new Alzheimer’s drug, months after rejecting it

An expert committee recommended that the drug be offered to a narrow group of patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

Health news

EU Commission unlocks health funds but leaves civil society reeling from cuts

After months of delay, the European Commission has finally published its long-awaited 2025 budget programme for health, but civil society organisations say the delay and funding cuts have already caused lasting damage, forcing layoffs and halting key activities.

Health news

Long-term air pollution exposure raises dementia risks, study finds

The study adds to a growing body of evidence that dirty air could be bad for our brains.

Health news

Black women face systemic neglect in maternity care, new report warns

A major study adds to mounting evidence that Black and mixed-ethnicity women are consistently failed by the UK’s maternity system.

Healthcare

What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Ozzy Osbourne’s death

Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements.

Health news

Many at-home health tests are unclear and unreliable, UK report finds

With so many self-tests available, it can be difficult for consumers to identify which ones are high quality and which are dodgy.

Health news

How many steps should you walk a day? New study says it’s not 10,000

A new study has found that taking these many steps per day is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other health issues.