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Back or elbow pain? You might be gaming too much

A new study has found a strong association between mobile gaming addiction and musculoskeletal pain, with addicted students more than three times as likely to report neck pain and more than four times as likely to report elbow pain.

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Booze at young age linked to lasting brain changes

Binge drinking during adolescence may cause lasting changes to brain structure and function, including disrupted communication within the brain, according to a new study.

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Air conditioners save thousands of lives yearly in the US

Household air conditioning prevents over 5,000 heat-related deaths every year in the United States alone, a new study found.

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Spain records 5,232 heat-related deaths in 2026, the highest figure since 2015

Spain has recorded 5,232 deaths attributed to high temperatures so far in 2026, the highest figure since records began in 2015. In August alone, a provisional 2,147 deaths are estimated.

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Health ministry mobilises vaccines to Ceuta after tuberculosis and scabies cases detected

Health authorities are seeking to ensure vaccine supplies in Ceuta after cases of tuberculosis, gastroenteritis, scabies and impetigo were detected.

Nature

Etna’s eruptions are beautiful – but ash is a ‘nightmare’ for locals

Locals living in Etna’s shadow face volcanic ash clean-up and hidden health costs. Is Sicily finally seeking solutions?

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Nearly 40,000 "non-compliant" condoms sold in France: authorities urge testing

Around 30 products sold online and in chemists have been flagged by the consumer watchdog as posing a risk of STIs or unwanted pregnancies.

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West Nile virus: spread rises again in Greece as authorities stay on alert

Particular emphasis is placed on tackling mosquitoes, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are found in higher concentrations.

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When work hours hurt health

For workers, unpredictable schedules may be more than an inconvenience. New research suggests that large swings in working hours are associated with poorer health — but the effects differ sharply between men and women.

Ecotech

Pollution sensors on city streets help Londoners breathe safer air

Portable pollution sensors are opening up places once impossible to monitor, from Tube platforms to school playgrounds.

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Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth DR Congo province, Africa CDC says

The DRC's deadliest Ebola outbreak from 2018-2020 killed nearly 2,300 people out of 3,500 recorded cases.

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West Nile virus surge in Greece with Attica at the epicentre

Greek authorities are concerned over the West Nile virus surge in the country, with 45 new locally transmitted infections reported last week.

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Taking the stairs could be better for your heart than you think

Taking the stairs can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study.

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With 500 injured kids, e-scooters become a ‘public health challenge’

477 children have been injured by e-scooters between 2019 and 2024, according to a new study from three major trauma centres in the United Kingdom.

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Exercise could become a bigger part of Parkinson's treatment

Scientists are uncovering fresh evidence that exercise may help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease through biological signals released by muscles.

Water

Portuguese man o' war spread in Spain: what to do if you are stung

The growing number of specimens along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up guidance on how to respond to stings.

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West Nile virus spreads in Europe? Greece reports surge, Italy leads

Greece and Italy are reporting the highest West Nile virus activity in Europe this season.

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Weight-loss drugs tied to lower fracture risk in diabetes patients

Weight-loss medicines linked to 21% lower fracture risk in type 2 diabetes patients, a new study found, challenging assumptions that rapid weight loss inevitably raises fracture risk.

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How to avoid infections at the beach, pool or sea this summer

Heat and rising water temperatures increase the risk of infections such as vibriosis, swimmer's ear and gastroenteritis. These are experts' recommendations to prevent them.

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Healing trees: Portugal gains its first therapeutic forest

The Bussaco National Forest has become the first certified Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula, joining an exclusive group of just four sites worldwide.