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What we know about the mystery disease killing dozens in the Congo

Health officials are racing to determine the nature of the disease, which has sickened hundreds of people in recent weeks.

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Childhood diabetes rates are rising globally. How does Europe compare?

A Nordic country has the world’s highest rate of childhood type 1 diabetes, according to a new analysis.

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Unknown disease in DRC leaves dozens dead, officials say

Officials said there was an unknown disease that left dozens dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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UK buys 5 million bird flu vaccine doses in case of pandemic

The government is adding a human H5 vaccine to its stockpile as part of its health threat preparedness plans.

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A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But how can people access it?

The drug has been called a profound advancement in medicine but getting it to those who need it is a "missing piece in the puzzle," experts say.

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New HIV cases rose in 21 European countries in 2023

The increase in diagnoses in 2023 is likely due in part to an increase in testing, but health authorities said more work is needed to contain HIV.

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Why scientists are concerned about bird flu in a Canadian teen

With 55 human cases in the US and avian influenza impacting bird populations across the globe, here’s a look at why scientists are closely paying attention to any evolution of this virus.

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Trump taps professor and lockdown sceptic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH

Bhattacharya said he wants to reform the US medical research agency and restore public trust in scientific institutions.

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Calorie labels on menus may not lead to healthier habits, study shows

The policy was enacted in 2022 in an attempt to reduce England’s obesity rate but researchers say it may take more time for menu labels to make a difference.

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Why did Europe stop adding fluoride to its drinking water?

Few EU countries still fluoridate their water supplies, but there's no evidence that countries in Europe stopped because of health harms.

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How European countries stack up on cancer screening

There is wide variation in cancer screening across Europe, but no country scores perfectly across the board.

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Weight loss yo-yo effect linked to fat cell ‘memory,’ study finds

Fat cells were found to retain a long-lasting "memory" of obesity making it hard to maintain weight loss results.

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WHO approves first mpox vaccine for children over 1 years old

The vaccine is the second to be approved by the UN agency and the first approved for children aged one and older.

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Which EU countries are best prepared for the next health crisis?

The new report compared countries’ vaccination rates, compliance with international health standards, and more.

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Measles cases rise 200% in European region amid global surge, WHO says

New estimates for worldwide cases of measles were released in a joint World Health Organization and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention report.

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Over 800 million people have diabetes globally. What about in Europe?

Diabetes rates have doubled globally in the last three decades, a new study suggests, here’s what to know about the situation in Europe.

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LGBT students are 3 times more likely than peers to be depressed

LGBTQIA+ students are much more likely to be affected by a major depressive disorder than their peers, a new study in the US has found.

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UK patients start promising lupus treatment in new trial

European patients had previously seen an improvement in their lupus symptoms after the therapy was tested in an earlier trial.

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What Donald Trump and RFK Jr’s health plans could mean for Europe

New medicines, access to treatments, infectious disease monitoring, and more are on the table.

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Ultra-processed foods may accelerate biological ageing, study finds

A new study found that those who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods may be biologically older than their actual age.