English

More about this topic

Russia

Russia blames radioactive cloud in Europe on falling satellite

Russian authorities have denied one of its nuclear facilities was responsible for a rise in radioactive levels across Europe

World News

Many Europeans say life was better in the 1960s

Study shows almost one in three Europeans say individuals were better off fifty years ago.

Romania

Measles deaths in EU on course to treble

Deaths and infections from measles have nearly trebled since last year, latest data reveals.

Living

The truth behind ‘magic’ probiotics

What you need to know for a healthy use of probiotics.

ADVERTISEMENT

India

Shock and anger after baby is wrongly declared dead

A hospital told a couple their baby had died. On the way to burial, it was found to be alive. An inquiry has been launched.

Living

Is sipping the way to healthy eating?

Should you be sipping instead of chewing?

Next Series

Finding better and quicker ways to tackle TB

Futuris' Julián López Gómez travels to Tanzania, Malawi and The Netherlands to meet those developing new ways to beat tuberculosis

Living

Cryotherapy: Is it worth the hype?

Does this trendy therapy really deliver on its wellness promises?

Next Series

Takeaway: the battle against tuberculosis

World News

'Eye shaving': a traditional practice in China

Would you shave your eyes? This traditional Chinese practice is not for the squeamish.

USA

US military funds AI brain implants to treat veterans’ PTSD

The brain implants, controlled by artificial intelligence and aimed at treating mood disorders, have been used on people for the first time.

United Kingdom

Researchers are making fake 'faecal sludge' for a good cause

Researchers at the University of Bath want to find a way to stop faecal sludge from being the source of so many diseases in developing countries.

Europe News

Amsterdam to host European Medicines Agency

The Dutch city tied with Milan in a vote that was then decided by the drawing of lots, diplomatic sources said.

Next Series

A global reference tool to fight Alzheimer's

Scientists developed a global reference tool for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

Next Series

Takeaway: Alzheimer early detection

Over 40 million people in the world are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s No cure exists today However researchers are making rapid progress focussing on a small protein in the brain called Abeta…

World News

How clean is the air you’re breathing right now?

A new interactive map shows air quality in real-time across Europe

USA

Genetic mutation found in secluded Amish community could make them live longer

An estimated 5 percent of the Bern Amish community carries a genetic mutation, which causes them to produce low levels of a protein that could slow ageing and prevent Type 2 diabetes

World News

World Diabetes Day: where in Europe is the disease most rife?

More than one-in-12 adults suffer from diabetes in some EU countries.

Living

The ‘Silicon Valley’ fasting diet

Should you try biohacking, the extreme fasting diet much loved by Silicon Valley gurus?

USA

Is Trump right to blame mental health for US gun massacres?