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9 out of 10 people worldwide breathing polluted air

The majority of cities in European countries saw levels of fine particulate air pollution decline between 2010 and 2016.

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New Trump plan to fight teen pregnancy stresses abstinence

New approach is a 'radical departure' from what's been shown to work, experts say.

Germany

Schools in Germany use sand-filled vests to calm hyperactive kids

The controversial vests have divided opinion in Germany.

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Teleprometheus: medical information at your fingertips

In partnership with the European Commission

Better training can help professionals in Intensive Care Units (ICU) avoid errors in treatment and this is what Teleprometheus brings to the table.

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United Kingdom

Alfie Evans: 4 questions answered

A Liverpool baby captured the attention of the world, before doctors won the right to turn off his life support.

USA

Soldier receives world's first penis transplant

Us doctors conduct groundbreaking operation on man injured by IED

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Euroviews. Can e-cigarettes help save lives? It’s complicated | View

It's not as simple as replacing a very harmful product with a less harmful one, writes the head of the European Respiratory Society's Tobacco Control Committee.

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Euroviews. Uniform vaping rules can help Europe's smokers make the switch: View

Smokers in Europe are largely unaware of the potential benefits of switching to e-cigarettes, writes British American Tobacco's Giovanni Carucci.

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The top safety mistakes we make when we fly, according to flight attendants

While the chances of being involved in a flight-related accident are low, these experts say it pays to listen to and follow the safety rules on every flight.

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Austism pioneer Hans Asperger 'collaborated' with Nazi regime, study finds

The late Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, known for his pioneering work on autism, assisted in the Nazi regime’s euthanasia programme in Austria, a new study revealed on Thursday.

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Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst reveals she is HIV positive

Former Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst revealed on Sunday that she is HIV positive and that she’s been receiving regular treatment for “several years.”

United Kingdom

Late sleepers risk an early death, study finds

Late sleepers are at a greater risk of premature death compared to early risers, a study has found.

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Me and Mario: robots that care

Futuris travels to Ireland to see how a new robot could transform elderly care.

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Worried about drinking coffee with the new cancer warning? What the science says

California's ruling that coffee must have a cancer warning shouldn't stop people from enjoying it in moderation say experts.

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These European countries think they're healthy — but here's the truth

How healthy do people in Europe feel? Very healthy, apparently. More than two-thirds perceived their health status as good or very good in 2016.

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New organ could help understand spread of cancer

Researchers from New York University's School of Medicine are calling it the "interstitium" and it's found just below the skin's surface, surrounding arteries and veins

Switzerland

Hidden horrors of rubber ducks

Bathtime toys are perfect breeding ground for mushrooms and bacteria.

United Kingdom

Alcoholic drinks ‘should carry cigarette-style health warnings’

Alcoholic drinks should carry cigarette-style health warnings to tackle a lack of awareness about the link between booze and cancer, it’s been claimed.

Italy

Women feel Italy's north-south divide with lack of access to epidurals

Italy is a country split in two when it comes to accessing pain relief during childbirth. In the south, less than 10 percent of women can opt for an epidural.

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Work stress can be contagious: Here's how to fight back

Co-workers stressing you out? Try these tactics to stay calm and cool on the job.