world news New COVID treatment pills: who can take them and when? Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck’s molnupiravir can be used by EU member states, the EMA recommended. However, they come with a catch: they have to be used as soon as possible. 26/12/2021
USA Pfizer study finds its COVID pill reduces hospitalisation by nearly 90 The drugs manufacturer’s study on its COVID-19 oral antiviral found it reduced risk of hospitalisation or death by 89% within three days of symptom onset. 14/12/2021
no comment Protests continue demanding foreign treatment for ailing ex-PM in Bangladesh Thousands of opposition protesters continue to stage demonstrations across Bangladesh, demanding that the government allows ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to fly abroad for medical treatment. 01/12/2021
Health Could a nasal spray be the solution to preventing and treating COVID? Trials are underway in the UK on a COVID nasal spray called pHOXWELL which researchers believe is capable of stopping any variant of concern. 27/11/2021
Health Pfizer to allow developing countries to make and sell its COVID pill The new deal will mean that more than half the world's population will be able to access the treatment cheaply. 16/11/2021
no comment Controversial French Covid doctor in disciplinary hearing Infectious disease doctor Didier Raoult arrives at the administrative court of appeal in Bordeaux, where dozens of people gathered to show their support ahead of his disciplinary hearing before the French Medical Association 05/11/2021
Health Could COVID pills be a game-changer for vaccine equity? A new antiviral pill that has been shown to treat COVID-19 in high-risk patients is seeking authorisation. 20/10/2021
Health COVID pill 'cuts risk of death or hospitalisation by half,' says Merck The company is to ask health officials in the US and around the world to authorise its use. If approved, it would be the first pill shown to treat COVID. 02/10/2021
world news Check your breasts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes around each October to highlight the need to raise funds to battle an illness that kills more than 680,000 people every year. 01/10/2021
Health Could aspirin be the key to treating aggressive breast cancer? A new study is looking at how the everyday painkiller could improve the effectiveness of other drugs in treating breast cancer. 19/08/2021
Good Morning Europe UK scientists test cocktail of antibody drugs The mix, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is to be given to people who have the infection and are at high risk. 24/11/2020
world news Debunking the myths: which drugs used to treat COVID-19 work? Several drugs are being used to treat COVID-19 but which ones are actually effective in helping to lessen the effects of the virus? Euronews talks to an expert in intensive care medicine to debunk the myths. 29/07/2020
world news Remdesivir drug reduces recovery time from COVID-19, says study Remdesivir interferes with an enzyme that helps RNA viruses to replicate and has been shown to be successful against coronaviruses in laboratory studies. 30/04/2020
USA Watch: Donald Trump suggests injecting disinfectant to treat COVID-19 His comments, which came on the day the US death toll from COVID-19 passed 50,000 people, sparked a backlash online. 24/04/2020
Hungary Toddler treated with world's priciest drug after fundraising campaign The drug, Zolgensma, costs €2.2m for one treatment. Last month, six days after the campaign was started, Zente’s mother announced they had raised enough money for the treatment - and now, that treatment has finally started. 30/10/2019
Living Crystal facials: the new sacred skincare trend The line between skincare, self-care and spirituality is blurring. Facials embracing the power of crystals are the latest route to a glowing complexion, calmer mind and maybe even a connection to the mystical beyond. Euronews Living investigates the trend. 18/09/2019
France Quadriplegic Frenchman Vincent Lambert has died Vincent Lambert, a quadriplegic Frenchman who has been in a vegetative state for more than 10 years, has died. 11/07/2019
United Kingdom First medical cannabis clinic opens in the UK Britain legalised certain types of cannabis-based treatments last year. 09/03/2019
