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Hospital crises lead to surge in ambulance births in Portugal

More than 30 babies were delivered in ambulances between January and mid-September, with the Setúbal Peninsula the most affected region.

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Young children are germier than older kids during cold and flu season

The youngest kids, ages three to five, also had the highest rates of actual illness, the study found.

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How many steps are enough to boost seniors’ heart health? Under 10,000

Walking briskly can increase the heart rate, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and help people lose weight.

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How do antidepressants affect physical health? New study sheds light

Not all antidepressants are the same when it comes to physical side effects, researchers said.

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UK woman plays clarinet during brain surgery for Parkinson's symptoms

Doctors said the results were 'instant' on the operating table.

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France raises bird flu alert to 'high' risk for poultry farms

The decree triggers additional surveillance and prevention efforts to keep bird flu from spreading.

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Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks

Firecrackers filled the air with smoke and fine particles that mixed with seasonal pollution and stagnant weather conditions.

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Tiny eye implant restores sight for people with incurable blind spots

The company said the implant could be available in the European Union as soon as next year.

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Spaniards are more afraid of this part of ageing than anything else

The survey indicates that when it comes to ageing, most Spaniards prioritise mental and physical health over appearance.

Nutrition

What age should you give your children peanuts to avoid allergies?

A new study indicates a shift in medical guidance around food allergens has paid off.

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Health care spending: Where are out-of-pocket costs highest in Europe?

Fifteen per cent of health care spending in the EU comes from household out-of-pocket payments. Euronews Health takes a close look at how and why these shares vary widely across Europe.

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Nearly 70% of US adults considered obese under proposed new definition

The new approach would label someone as being obese if they have a BMI over 40 or other signs of weight-related health problems.

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Where are children most likely to skip health care in Europe?

There are differences between and even within European countries.

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Doctors are facing a burnout crisis. Will AI help or hurt?

Experts say artificial intelligence can support health workers, but if it is too complicated, hospital doctors will only have more work to do.

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New gene therapy successfully treats children with rare fatal disorder

'These results are what we hoped for when we first began developing this approach,' one researcher said.

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Plasma resilience: Europe’s lifeline — and why we must strengthen it now

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When we think of medical breakthroughs, we rarely think of medicines made from human plasma. However, this golden, protein-rich liquid — accounting for 55% of our blood — is essential for the development of therapies for countless conditions, from rare inherited disorders to immunodeficiencies.

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Walking backward comes with extra health benefits. Here's how

Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, adds variety to an exercise routine.

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Global life expectancy rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, study finds

Researchers called for more focus on the ‘disturbing trends’ driving health inequalities around the globe.

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Experts share 5 tips to sort fact from fiction on gut health

Euronews Health breaks down how to differentiate the hype from reality when it comes to the science on gut health.

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Music legend Dolly Parton reassures fans: 'I ain’t dead yet!'

Country music legend Dolly Parton has posted a video to reassure fans that she “ain’t dead yet” after her sister raised rumours of her ill health.