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Smoothies, juice, or whole? What is the best way to consume fruit?

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Child obesity to hit 228 million by 2040, report finds

By 2040 there will be more children who are overweight than not for the first time in history, a new report has found.

Food and Drink

Eight out of ten apples in Spain have toxic pesticides in them

A study coordinated by PAN Europe across 13 countries has found that 85% of conventionally grown apples tested contained multiple pesticides at the same time. In Spain, the figure stands at 80%. The combined effects of these substances have not yet been officially assessed.

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Simply the zest: What are the healthiest fruits?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what are the other healthiest fruits to consume? And how do their benefits vary? Euronews Health cherry-picks the best.

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How athletes eat to win during the Olympic Games

During the Winter Olympic Games, thousands of athletes have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the facilities. What are they eating, and what role does nutrition play in the competition?

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From almonds to pistachios: Which nut is the healthiest?

Nuts are packed with health benefits. How can each of them improve diets?

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Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill, Novo Nordisk vows to sue

The American telehealth company announced the launch of a compounded weight-loss pill for €41, drawing criticism from Novo Nordisk, the Danish company behind the weight-loss drug Wegovy, which called the product an “untested knockoff.”

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Which fruit juice is best for our health?

From citrus to beetroot, some fruit and vegetable juices can offer health benefits, but they should be consumed in moderation.

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As childhood obesity rises, WHO calls for healthier food in schools

With one in 10 children now living with obesity globally, the WHO is calling on governments to overhaul school food and create healthier eating environments.

Nutrition

Vegetarian and vegan diets can be healthy for kids, study finds

Children on plant-based diets may need to take supplements or eat fortified foods to get enough key nutrients, researchers said.

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How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

The drug uses antibodies from volunteers vaccinated against botulism to help babies too young to fight the disease on their own.

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UK doctors urge crackdown on energy drinks, citing heart health risks

After doctors asked the patient to stop consuming energy drinks, his blood pressure returned to normal.

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Severe Listeria infections on the rise in Europe, EU agencies warn

There were more than 6,500 foodborne outbreaks in 2024, a new report says.

wellbeing

Healthy diet and exercise may cut risky belly fat, UK study finds

Researchers say improving diet and physical activity helps limit the buildup of riskier visceral fat.

The Food Detectives

Is your olive oil real or fake?  How the Food Detectives can fight fraud using DNA tests

In partnership with the European Union & the Watson Project

Europe’s top food safety experts are joining forces to crack down on fraud. Euronews follows them in our special series The Food Detectives. In Episode 6, we meet the team fighting counterfeit olive oil with a portable DNA testing kit in Italy.

Nutrition

Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancers

Women who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a higher risk of developing polyps that can lead to cancer compared with women who ate the least.

The Food Detectives

Can Douro valley wine achieve perfect clarity?

In partnership with the European Union & the Watson Project

Europe's top food safety experts are joining forces to crack down on fraud. Euronews is following them in this special series called The Food Detectives. In Episode 5, we meet the Portuguese team aiming for perfect clarity in Douro valley wine.