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Meet the MEPs returning to medicine amid the coronavirus pandemic

MEPs with medical training have been offering their help on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The new AI system safeguarding premature babies from infection

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers in Rennes are developing a new digital system to detect infections in premature babies and help safeguard them.

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France warns of serious side effects of coronavirus ‘miracle cures’

The French medicine body has warned against using anti-malaria drugs to treat coronavirus, warning of possible fatalities.

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Deepak Chopra advises on how to cope with stress in times of crisis

For decades, 73-year-old Deepak Chopra has extolled the health benefits of spiritual practices.

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A smash hit: Rage therapy helps fight stress in the UAE

In some countries of the Middle East and North Africa, a type of stress relief called destruction, or rage therapy, is rising in popularity.

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French health system under pressure with COVID-19 cases still soaring

Nurses say they are 'going into a war without weapons'.

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Coronavirus: spread, immunity and recovery

How fast does it spread? What does it feel like? Your coronavirus questions answered.

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Euroviews. Expensive medicines with doubtful benefits can be history – here is how ǀ View

A new EU law can help ensure that public money is channelled to best-in-class medicines. But only if member states stop dragging their feet.

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Call for Europe to make its own medicines amid China COVID-19 crisis

Europe is working with China to meet a shortfall in protective equipment amid fears of a global shortage of medicines and masks.

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Coronavirus: Five myths about the deadly illness busted

You can't stave it off with garlic or sesame oil - and please, leave those pets alone.

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Euroviews. 2020 is the WHO’s Year of the Nurse and Midwife. It’s time policymakers listened to them ǀ View

According to the WHO, the world currently needs nine million more nurses. The staffing shortages are not only affecting developing countries; here in Europe, we too are struggling to fill nursing and midwifery vacancies.

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Drugmaker launches lottery for life-saving gene therapy in babies

Swiss drugmaker Novartis has launched an international lottery for its groundbreaking and extremely costly gene therapy Zolgensma, sparking both hope and outrage among patients’ families.

Romania

Woman dies after being set ablaze during surgery in Romania

The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the incident.

Germany

Secrets of Germany's virus island revealed

There's an island in Germany with a laboratory full of viruses.

United Kingdom

World Aids Day: how did Edinburgh become the 'Aids capital of Europe'?

How did the Scottish capital become known as the Aids capital of Europe in the 1980s? The answer lies somewhere between Tory austerity, the 1979 Islamic Revolution and pioneering research.

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The future's bright: Boy cries after seeing colours for the first time

Colourblind Jonathan Jones, 12, had his world brightened when he tried on a special pair of glasses.

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Two cannabis-based medicines approved for Britian's NHS

Two cannabis-based medicines were approved for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis patients have been approved by NHS England.

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Web Summit 2019: AI and drug development mark new era for pharma

Web Summit 2019: AI and drug development mark new era for pharma

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Meet the biohackers seeking to turbocharge their bodies and minds

Biohackers believe that we should be using all the technology available to make our bodies and minds work the best they can in everyday life. And they held a summit about it in Helsinki over the weekend. We went to meet them.

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Euroviews. Why stigma is still Europe's biggest barrier to preventing the spread and treatment of HIV ǀ View

Whilst I agree that funding is certainly one of the main foundations needed to implement free access to the HIV-prevention drug, I would argue that this issue is very much engrained in societal attitudes towards gay and bisexual men, as well as broader government policies concerning LGBT rights.