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When is it too hot to work?

With intense heatwaves in Europe, it’s important to understand the risks and symptoms of heat stress, and to know your rights as a worker.

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Childhood vaccinations falling due to vaccine complacency, says WHO

Health officials say complacency around routine vaccinations can make it easier for misinformation to take hold.

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Parents urged to vaccinate kids after child dies of measles in the UK

The child’s death from measles comes amid an uptick in infections in both the UK and mainland Europe in recent years.

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European beachgoers face risks from sea bacteria as summer heats up

Vibrio bacteria, which can cause serious infections, are often found in the Baltic Sea but have also appeared in the North Sea and enclosed bathing sites.

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US measles cases reach 33-year high

The US has reported 1,288 measles cases so far in 2025, and outbreaks are ongoing in more than dozen states.

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Hot European summers raise health risks from mosquito-borne diseases

Some climate researchers believe diseases typically found in tropical regions, such as dengue and chikungunya, could become endemic in Europe.

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How could the bird flu strain raising alarm in the US enter Europe?

The food safety agency analysed all the possible ways the US bird flu strain could make its way into Europe.

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Where are you most likely to live to 100 and why?

There are about 630,000 people aged 100 or older worldwide, and the vast majority live in just 10 countries.

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Greek authorities on alert after man dies of rare tick-borne illness

A 72-year-old man in Greece died of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, a viral illness that spreads through tick bites.

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Here are 5 ways heatwaves can affect your health

Extreme temperatures affect the body in different ways. Here are a few key health challenges from heatwaves.

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We may never know for sure how COVID-19 began, WHO says

An expert group from the World Health Organization failed to find a definitive answer to the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins in its final report.

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France to ban smoking in public places to protect children

Starting Sunday, smoking will be banned on beaches, in parks, and at bus shelters. The government’s decree extending the ban to certain outdoor public spaces was published in the Official Journal on Saturday. For now, no fines will be issued for violations.

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WHO Europe: 1.8 million avoidable deaths from chronic disease annually

Most deaths are linked to risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol, and diet.

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How can you stay safe from E. coli amid a deadly outbreak in France?

Most strains of E. coli are not dangerous, but some can cause serious health problems.

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Mothers and doctors in Gaza say formula shortages risk babies’ lives

Rights groups say the war and the blockade have sparked a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, though Israel says it is allowing in vital aid.

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Thailand bans sales of cannabis without a prescription

The shift comes amid a rift between former coalition partners in the Thai government.

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US halts funding to group offering vaccines to low-income countries

GAVI said it has raised €7.9 billion toward a €10.5 billion goal to fund its work over the next five years.

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Why children aren’t getting vaccinated anymore

An estimated 15.7 million children worldwide had not received any routine vaccinations as of 2023.

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French doctors warn of health risks from heavy metal in everyday foods

People are most often exposed to cadmium, a heavy metal used in phosphate fertilisers, through their food.

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Here's how to keep cool during heatwaves in Europe

Heatwaves pose a health risk for children, older people, and those with certain health conditions.