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Progress has stalled on global health issues, WHO officials warn

Gaps in life expectancy, child mortality, and maternal health have narrowed between the wealthiest and poorest countries, but gains have slowed in recent years.

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How more trees in cities could have saved 400,000 lives in Europe

‘Expanding greenness’ could save millions of lives, a comprehensive new study finds.

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Higher cigarette taxes could save 281,000 children’s lives in a year

The analysis shows children from the poorest families would benefit the most from higher cigarette tax rates in lower-income countries.

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Decades after Vietnam War, Agent Orange-linked health issues persist

April 30 will mark 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, but the battle with Agent Orange, a chemical used by US forces during the conflict, continues.

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Where has the new more contagious mpox strain been detected in Europe?

Most European cases have been reported in people who had travelled to parts of Africa with ongoing mpox outbreaks.

Europe News

Traces of 'forever chemical' found in European wines

PFAS are called 'forever chemicals' because they don't naturally break down in the environment.

Healthcare

Why is the world’s deadliest infectious disease on the rise in the UK?

Tuberculosis (TB) cases rose 13 per cent in England last year, with increases among both immigrants and people born in the UK.

Healthcare

What 'dangerous chemicals' found in EU products mean for your health

A banned fragrance, lead, and restricted "forever chemicals" were found in products in the EU last year, a new report has found.

Nutrition

Spain's schools ordered to ban fatty foods from menus to curb obesity

The rules come amid concerns that children from lower-income families are struggling to eat well, creating health disparities.

Europe News

Chinese toys key culprit for EU's record-breaking alerts on dangerous

Cosmetics, toys and electrical appliances were the most common products flagged by the European rapid alert system, which recorded the highest ever level of notifications last year, with dangerous chemical content involved in roughly half of cases.

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Bird flu: 3-year-old girl in Mexico dies in country’s first human case

It is still unclear how the girl contracted the virus, Mexican health officials said.

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Second child dies in US measles outbreak as cases continue to rise

The unvaccinated 8-year-old was from a community in Texas experiencing a large measles outbreak.

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US aid cuts strain needle exchange lifeline for South Africa's addicts

The harm reduction initiative is not funded by the US, but it is now competing for scarce local resources.

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Could this simple action help remove harmful microplastics from water?

Boiling water before drinking it could be "a viable long-term strategy" for reducing global exposure to microplastics, researchers said.

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New antibiotics discovery could turn tide against drug-resistant bugs

Lariocidin was efficient against strains of E. coli, including drug-resistant ones, according to the new study.

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Scientists find drug that makes human blood poisonous to mosquitos

"One way to stop the spread of diseases transmitted by insects is to make the blood of animals and humans toxic," according to researchers.

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Shampoo recall over possible infection-causing bacteria contamination

The recall applies to retailers in the United States, but the shampoo, which potentially contains Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria, can also be purchased online in Europe.

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Warning issued over pathogens that could lead to the next pandemic

A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic.

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UNAIDS chief urges Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

The UNAIDS director also warned that US funding cuts could be dire for global efforts to curb HIV.

Healthcare

Why Romania’s measles crisis is a warning for all of Europe

A yearslong measles outbreak has exploded in Romania, fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric, a floundering medical system, and conflicting health guidance. The rest of Europe is far from immune.