Health news

Life-saving drone delivers lungs to a patient just in time

Sometimes, it can only take ten minutes to save lives. And a drone.

22 October 2021

Health news

Inside Madrid's 'crying room', a space tackling mental health stigma

The Spanish capital is now home to a "crying room" that’s helping raise awareness and offering help to anyone experiencing poor mental health.

21 October 2021

Czech Republic

Czech politics in limbo with hospitalised president too ill to work

Milos Zeman, 77, was rushed to hospital on October 10, a day after the country's general election.

19 October 2021

Climate

‘Mums for Lungs’ call for a ban on wood-burning stoves

Despite more than 18,000 complaints over the last 6 years, just 19 fines have been issued for wood burning in the UK.

18 October 2021

Health news

Tuberculosis deaths increase for first time in 10 years due to COVID

Tuberculosis deaths are rising for the first time in more than a decade due to the COVID pandemic, the WHO has warned.

15 October 2021

Health news

Nipah virus could cause a deadly COVID-scale pandemic. But what is it?

The Nipah virus has a 40 per cent to 75 per cent mortality rate and there is no treatment or vaccine.

15 October 2021

Health news

Heart disease: US changes guidance on aspirin for the elderly

Aspirin is no longer the best option to fight against heart disease and strokes, according to the latest research.

13 October 2021

Health news

Could your antiperspirant deodorant cause breast cancer?

The question of whether aluminium found in antiperspirant deodorants could lead to breast cancer has been widely debated for several decades.

13 October 2021

Latvia

Latvia declares three-month state of emergency as COVID-19 cases rise

Under the new rules, masks are mandatory in all public buildings and only essential shops will be open at weekends.

12 October 2021

Ukraine

Ukraine confirms case of polio in 18-month-old toddler

Polio has been eradicated in Europe since 2002.

7 October 2021

Nature

CBD oil: Wonder drug or widespread scam?

CBD oil derives from hemp, a cousin of marijuana in the Cannabis family. But we look at what it really is and whether it's healthy.

5 October 2021

Europe News

Noisy drivers in Ghent could have their cars confiscated

Drivers who breach noise limits in Ghent could have their vehicles confiscated. It's part of a bid to battle noise pollution in the Belgian city.

1 October 2021

Health news

What are the potential side effects of having a COVID vaccine?

Misinformation about COVID vaccines is slowing down their roll-out. This is what you can realistically expect to happen after a dose.

25 September 2021

Earth News

Air pollution is worse than we thought - but there's hope of a fix

How can the new Global Air Quality Guidelines help countries tackle both air pollution and climate change?

24 September 2021

Health news

COVID variants are evolving to be better at spreading in air

Researchers of a new study said tighter-fitting masks and vaccinations are key to preventing COVID.

23 September 2021

Tech News

Ireland’s health service using 30,000 outdated PCs after cyberattack

Six months after the HSE’s entire IT system was compromised, Irish lawmakers are demanding to know why it is still using outdated computers.

22 September 2021

World News

President of EU Parliament David Sassoli in hospital with pneumonia

David Sassoli was taken to the Hôpital Civil in Strasbourg on Wednesday, his spokesperson said, adding he is currently in a "good condition".

20 September 2021

World News

Euroviews. As with COVID, EU must help WHO stand up to Chinese tobacco | View

"As with the COVID-19 enquiries, European governments must challenge China’s cavalier approach to the WHO’s tobacco control efforts."

20 September 2021

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French Polynesian patients transferred to Paris

Eight French Polynesian patients in intensive care from severe Covid-19 took off from Tahiti to be transferred to hospital in mainland France.

19 September 2021

Europe News

European Commission launches new department for preparing and responding to health emergencies

The European Health Emergency preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) will initially start with €30 billion in funding.

16 September 2021