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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.

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Inside Norway’s plan to ban unhealthy food ads that target teens

A Norwegian proposal to ban unhealthy food advertisements doesn’t go as far as the UK’s rule but pushes far beyond other European countries’ efforts.

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First mpox vaccines to arrive in the DRC from EU, WHO says

Global health officials expect the first mpox shots to reach the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Thursday.

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Children under 2 should not use screens, Swedish health agency says

Swedish health authorities have issued new recommendations to restrict screen time for children and adolescents.

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What to know about the elevated risks of mosquito-borne diseases

One person in New Hampshire has died from eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare illness transmitted by mosquitoes. Europe, meanwhile, is seeing a rise in several more common illnesses.

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EU outlines €1.3m initiative to make nursing more attractive

The EU executive has unveiled a new initiative aimed at making the nursing profession more attractive to counter an ongoing nurse shortage across Europe.

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European deaths from heat and cold expected to climb 13.5% by 2100

Deaths from extreme heat are projected to rise sharply in the coming years, far outpacing an expected slowdown in cold-related deaths.

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What we know about the deadly 'sloth virus' detected in Europe

The virus was recently detected in Europe for the first time, with 19 cases reported across Spain, Italy, and Germany.

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WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

The WHO and Africa CDC declared emergencies over the mpox outbreak, as European authorities plan to send more than 175,000 vaccines to the region.

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Rising temperatures contributed to 47,000 deaths in Europe in 2023

Extreme heat can exacerbate chronic health conditions, allow infectious diseases to spread, and cause medical emergencies.

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Alcohol tied to cancer and cardiovascular deaths in old age - study

Older adults with health issues who drink at low risk levels are more likely to die of cancer when compared with people who drink only occasionally, according to a new study.

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West Nile virus season in ‘full swing’, says EU health agency

At least 69 people have been infected and eight people have died due to the West Nile virus, which spreads more frequently during the summer in Europe.