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WHO to get another €630 million from European countries, non-profits

Germany, Norway, Luxembourg, Denmark, and Ireland made the biggest new commitments to WHO funding.

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Ukraine aligns with EU on healthcare amid crisis, says WHO

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has led to frequent attacks on the country's healthcare infrastructure, but also offered an opportunity for it to shape its health system towards a future aligned towards the EU.

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EU governments adopt tougher air pollution limits, with reservations

Germany seeks reassurance from European Commission that it will not be forced to restrict car driving or shutter polluting factories as stricter air quality rules take effect across Europe.

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Climate change to enter the curricula at European medical schools

The network aims to train 10,000 medical students in the next three years.

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New cancer drug launches leave low-income countries behind - study

The gap between rich and poor countries has increased since the 1990s as new drugs become available in higher-income regions but not in the rest of the world.

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Is low-grade prostate cancer actually cancer? Maybe not, experts say

Cancer doctors, scientists, and patient advocates said the “cancer” label can do more harm than good, given this form of the disease doesn’t spread or kill patients.

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Half of European kids get too much screen time, new study finds

While most young children get enough sleep, they spend too much time on screens and don’t move enough, the global study found.

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Global leaders commit to curbing antibiotic resistance by 2030

The UN agreement calls for global cooperation to protect people from superbugs that can evade antibiotic drugs.

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Why are European girls starting puberty earlier than before?

Researchers have some promising leads but no definite answers as to why girls are entering early puberty more frequently than in the past.

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Severe obesity is rising in the US, according to new research

The rate of severe obesity is about 40 per cent in the US, with women at particularly high risk of severe obesity, the study found.

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Why the Democratic Republic of the Congo is struggling to contain mpox

The most impacted country due to mpox is struggling to contain it. Here's a look at why that's the case.

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Global vaccine donor to buy 500,000 mpox jabs for Africa

The vaccines should arrive later this year, according to vaccine alliance Gavi.

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Air pollution exposure tied to higher Parkinson's risks, study finds

Air pollution exposure could increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, as well as certain symptoms.

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Death toll from antibiotic resistance to reach 39 million by 2050

Antimicrobial resistance is already killing millions around the globe, but deaths could surge by 68 per cent between 2021 and 2050, according to a major new study.

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What is botulism and how can you avoid it?

A local artisanal pesto in France was linked to cases of botulism. What is it?

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Where in Europe are there restrictions on smoking outdoors?

Experts say limiting smoking in outdoor areas such as beaches, parks, and restaurants could be the next move for many countries to tackle tobacco smoking.

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WHO approves first mpox vaccine, clearing the way for use in Africa

Health officials have said vaccinations will play a critical role in combatting the outbreak.

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Some 25% of Gaza’s wounded have life-changing injuries, WHO says

More than 22,000 injured Gazans are in need of long-term rehabilitative care, but services are largely unavailable, a new report says.

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Prostate cancer is 'overdiagnosed' in Europe, new study warns

While incidence rates can differ by up to 20-fold across countries, mortality only varied by about five times, a new study found.

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What is ketamine and why is it causing concerns in Europe?

Health authorities say ketamine use is up across Europe and recently hit the headlines due to the death of Friends star Matthew Perry.