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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo tops world's most polluted cities list

Air quality in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is so bad some people are wearing masks.

Health news

Australia has apologised to thalidomide survivors. What about Europe?

The Australian government issued formal apologies to victims of thalidomide this week. In Europe, the recognition of victims has been heterogeneous.

Climate

Levels of air pollution in Europe 'still too high', warns EEA

Pollution levels are still too high despite an improvement in air quality, according to a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Green News

Why are authorities warning against eating homegrown eggs in Paris?

Scientists say that hens foraging on polluted soil is the root cause of the problem.

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Health news

Heatwaves in 2022 may have caused 70,000 deaths in Europe

Researchers analysed how daily versus weekly data can underestimate excess deaths due to heat-related mortality.

Europe News

Euroviews. The science is clear — the EU should not reauthorise glyphosate

The European Commission’s reckless willingness to approve glyphosate for another decade of use in the EU should be reconsidered as soon as possible for the sake of the protection of future generations, Natacha Cingotti writes.

Health news

French railway to introduce telemedicine booths in 300 stations

Ten million people pass through the train stations every day, and 90 per cent of the population lives within 10 km of a station.

Health news

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

Measles is among the most infectious diseases known and spreads in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Smart Health

Antimicrobial resistance: Why our medicines may stop working

In partnership with The European Commission

Antibiotics have been called 'wonder drugs' - but can they survive a new wave of superbugs? Euronews explains.

Nutrition

Eating red meat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes - study

Replacing red meat with plant-based protein sources like nuts and vegetables may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

Europe News

EU countries fail to agree on 10-year extension for glyphosate use

EU member states have failed to agree on the European Commission's proposed 10-year renewal for the use of glyphosate, a controversial chemical substance used in herbicides.

Health news

A new navigation system in UK ambulances could improve response time

A new navigation system will allow ambulances to have access to the “latest data available” to save crucial time.

Europe News

Brussels backs 10-year extension for EU glyphosate use

The European Commission confirmed on Wednesday that it will recommend re-approving the use of glyphosate in the EU for 10 years.

Health news

Four in five people with hypertension aren’t adequately treated - WHO

Just one in five people with hypertension have controlled it, the World Health Organization said.

Health news

Europeans exposed to 'unacceptably high' levels of chemical BPA

Exposure to the synthetic chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) exceeds acceptable health safety levels, a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing said.

Health news

Health is increasingly going online. But are some being left behind?

Older and vulnerable individuals could be left behind as healthcare and data move increasingly online.

Health news

What is the 'zombie drug' known in the UK as 'monkey dust'?

The UK government is looking into making monkey dust, a drug that reportedly can cause hallucinations and psychosis, a class A substance.

Health news

Pig's kidney continues to work in brain-dead man for over a month

The body of a 57-year-old man declared brain dead was donated by his family to scientists pioneering the use of animal organs in transplant surgery.

Health news

Therapy for social media addicts can alleviate depression - new study

People with problematic social media use can benefit from therapy along with abstaining from social media, the researchers found.

Health news

Walking just 4,000 steps per day can lower your risk of dying

The more steps you take, the greater the impact on your overall health, researchers behind a new study have found.