Health news Nitrosamines: What are these toxic chemicals in our foods and drugs? Europe is investigating the risks posed by nitrosamines - chemicals found in food products and medicines that have been linked to cancer. 02/06/2023
World News COVID-19: Emergency over, but no room for complacency The World Health Organization has lifted the COVID-19 international emergency, but is urging the world to stay alert 09/05/2023
World News Big cities can be subjected to twice as much temperature increase Cities are at the highest level of risk from global warming. A big city can be subject to twice as much temperature increase as other areas. Are public administrations doing enough to keep cities cool and the heat at bay? 04/05/2023
Health news There’s a global 'epidemic' of myopia. Can we slow it down? Why are experts warning of a myopia "epidemic" - and what can we do about it? 02/05/2023
Healthcare Australia to ban recreational vaping in e-cigarette crackdown Australia plans to ban non-prescription vaping and wants e-cigarette sales to be confined to helping tobacco smokers quit. 02/05/2023
Health news 1 in 6 people suffer from infertility, new WHO report finds The World Health Organization is now calling for better access to fertility treatments. 04/04/2023
World News Euroviews. Dignified life and health for all must be at the heart of our policies The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call that showed how health is central to the functioning of all of society. In a well-being economy, health is not just a beneficiary — it's its driving force, Dr Hans Henri P Kluge writes. 31/03/2023
Health news What is endometriosis and why do we still know so little about it? One in 10 women worldwide live with endometriosis, a debilitating condition for which treatment options are limited. 27/03/2023
Health news Drug-resistant fungus spreading at 'alarming rate' in US hospitals Candida auris, which spreads easily and can resist common treatments, poses a deadly infection risk to fragile and elderly patients. 23/03/2023
Earth News Bangkok smog blankets city hospitalising 200,000 The popular holiday destination is currently recommending that anyone who goes outside wears a high-quality N95 anti-pollution mask. 10/03/2023
Health news Scientists find 48,500-year-old 'zombie virus' in Arctic permafrost Researchers have revived ancient viruses trapped in the Arctic’s permafrost. They warn dangerous ones might resurface because of climate change. 09/03/2023
World News World obesity day: How to tackle weight increases in Europe More than half of Europeans are overweight - with a Body mass Index equal to or greater than 25 and almost 20% of Europeans are obese - with a BMI of over 30. 04/03/2023
Health news TikTok turned a diabetes drug into a weight loss hit. Is it safe? A TikTok weight loss trend has caused shortages of Ozempic. What are the risks for those using this diabetes drug off-label? 02/03/2023
Earth News ‘Frightening’ scale of Europe's forever chemical pollution revealed An investigation has revealed that 17,000 European sites are contaminated with these persistent manmade substances. 24/02/2023
Earth News Which European city has the best - and worst - tree coverage? A lack of trees is making cities deadly. Here’s which European cities are the most dangerous. 01/02/2023
World News Expert warns that vigilance must remain high It has been three years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a public health emergency of international concern -- its highest level of alarm. 30/01/2023
Spain Overburdened public health system forcing millions to go private 1.5 million more Spaniards have switched to private healthcare since the Covid-19 pandemic with nearly 12 million people now with private health insurance 30/01/2023
United Kingdom Nurses in England strike over ongoing pay dispute with UK government The industrial action is likely to add pressure on the UK health service which the British Medical Association said is struggling to cope with post-Brexit staff shortages 18/01/2023
Nature Visiting parks reduces prescription mental health drug use Visiting urban green spaces reduces mental health drug use, new research finds. 18/01/2023
Mexico Residents unconvinced by Mexico's strict anti-smoking laws Enacted on Sunday, it's one of the world's strictest smoking laws, and completely prohibits tobacco consumption, including the use of e-cigarettes, in shared public areas such as hotels, parks and beaches 18/01/2023