Health news Scientists identify 168 chemicals that could be toxic for gut health UK scientists tested more than 1,000 chemicals on gut bacteria samples in a lab, and identified 168 that appear harmful. 26/11/2025
Health news How does one week off social media impact mental health? Could a one-week detox improve mental health? A new study says one in four young people reported less depression after being off the apps. 25/11/2025
Health news Where are Europeans most and least likely to get the flu vaccine? Immunisation rates were far below target levels in the last flu season, new data shows. 21/11/2025
Health news New flu strain, early spread raises fears of a harsh season in Europe Health officials urge at-risk people to get vaccinated against influenza ‘without delay’. 20/11/2025
Health news Greece launches digital tools to enforce alcohol and tobacco sales ban Three digital tools aim to help Greece curb the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to children and teenagers. 20/11/2025
Health news Doctor arrested in Portugal for prescribing Ozempic to fake diabetics According to police, the scheme involved issuing prescriptions to people who wanted to lose weight by pretending to be diabetic in order to receive state subsidies. 19/11/2025
Health news Drug-resistant infections a growing threat in Europe, report warns Antimicrobial resistance causes more than 35,000 deaths per year across the region. 18/11/2025
Health news Ethiopia confirms 3 deaths from Marburg virus in new outbreak Marburg can be fatal in up to 88 per cent of people who fall ill. 17/11/2025
Health news EU countries not doing enough to detect HIV, hepatitis, report warns The ECDC says the region could still meet its testing targets for HIV, but that it will be harder to improve detection for hepatitis B and C. 17/11/2025
Health news Health experts urge caution after poliovirus found in Germany's sewage The wastewater finding underscores the ongoing health threat, decades after Europe was declared polio-free. 15/11/2025
Health news Could editing mosquitoes’ DNA help end malaria endemics? A global health group breaks down exactly where the promise lies in using genetically modified mosquitoes to eliminate life-threatening diseases – and where they may fall short. 11/11/2025
Health news Canada loses measles-free status as yearlong outbreak drags on Canada was first declared measles-free in 1998. 10/11/2025
Health news Rate of drug-resistant blood infections to rise in Europe through 2030 The uptick in infections will have a bigger impact on older adults, the study found. 05/11/2025
Health news ECDC: Europe’s Salmonella outbreak likely linked to Sicilian tomatoes Health officials believe cherry tomatoes from the Mediterranean island are the ‘vehicle of infection’ in the years-long outbreak. 24/10/2025
Health news Polio vaccinations fell in Europe and Central Asia in 2024, WHO says Global health officials said efforts to maintain Europe’s polio-free status ‘continue to be challenged’. 24/10/2025
Health news Spaniards are more afraid of this part of ageing than anything else The survey indicates that when it comes to ageing, most Spaniards prioritise mental and physical health over appearance. 20/10/2025
Health news Nearly 70% of US adults considered obese under proposed new definition The new approach would label someone as being obese if they have a BMI over 40 or other signs of weight-related health problems. 17/10/2025
Health news England and Wales to get first long-lasting jab to prevent HIV The drug, known as cabotegravir, must be administered every two months. 17/10/2025
Health news Global life expectancy rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, study finds Researchers called for more focus on the ‘disturbing trends’ driving health inequalities around the globe. 13/10/2025
Health news Whooping cough is surging with infants at highest risk, experts warn Experts stress that maternal vaccination during pregnancy is the most effective way to protect newborns from whooping cough. 03/10/2025