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France confirms first human case of Shamonda virus, previously found only in animals
French authorities have confirmed an infection with the Shamonda virus in a patient in Lyon who died in early October, marking the first time the virus has been reported in a human. 22 October 2026 09:45
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African health ministers to hold Ebola crisis talks as Nigeria confirms first case
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for urgent action to contain the growing Ebola outbreak and is convening African health ministers to coordinate the response, as Nigeria becomes the latest country to confirm...
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Could your neighbourhood impact your dementia risk? Study says yes
Having more green space close to home was linked to a 20% lower risk of developing dementia in a new study by Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. 20 October 2026 13:57
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Ebola: Kenya confirms eighth case as DRC outbreak reaches new province
Kenyan authorities have detected an eighth case of Ebola in the country after another person tested positive while in quarantine, a health ministry official said on Sunday. The latest case is a 49-year-old man who had attended...
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Trade unions push for EU law to address menopause at work
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), which represents 45 million members across 41 European countries, is pushing for menopause to be recognised in EU workplace law, arguing that a lack of support is costing women earnings, career...
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'Spain's hallmark in Vatican': The Spanish medical science behind Pope Francis' lung operation
Pope Leo XIV's lung operation at Rome's Gemelli Hospital has thrown the spotlight on the contribution of Spanish science to thoracic surgery. The procedure, carried out to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, used the Uniportal VATS technique...
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'Spain's hallmark in Vatican': The Spanish medical science behind Pope Francis' lung operation
Pope Leo XIV's lung operation at Rome's Gemelli Hospital has thrown the spotlight on the contribution of Spanish science to thoracic surgery. The procedure, carried out to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, used the Uniportal VATS technique...
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'Spain's hallmark in Vatican': The Spanish medical science behind Pope Francis' lung operation
Pope Leo XIV's lung operation at Rome's Gemelli Hospital has thrown the spotlight on the contribution of Spanish science to thoracic surgery. The procedure, carried out to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, used the Uniportal VATS technique...
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Climate change is putting Europe’s brain health at risk
Climate change is emerging as a growing threat to brain health, as rising temperatures and other environmental pressures add to the burden of neurological health conditions. 14 October 2026 10:06
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What to know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to have an operation in the "coming days" to remove “a localised nodule” in his lung that was “detected at a very early stage.” It is the first medical event of his 17-month papacy and the first time a pope has made a personal...
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What to know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to have an operation in the "coming days" to remove “a localised nodule” in his lung that was “detected at a very early stage.” It is the first medical event of his 17-month papacy and the first time a pope has made a personal...
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Frozen testicular tissue transplanted in bid to restore fertility after chemotherapy
A young patient in Edinburgh has undergone a pioneering procedure, receiving a transplant of his own testicular tissue, frozen before he began chemotherapy, in a development that could pave the way for male fertility preservation, a first such...
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From barbershops to nature courses: How community-driven campaigns are rethinking men’s mental health
At a small barbershop in Brixton, south London, men’s lives are being transformed. Not just through a new haircut or fresh beard trim — but by opening up about their mental health. 09 October 2026 04:53
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Barcelona team develops AI that detects ageing in blood stem cells
Ageing gradually undermines the body's ability to regenerate, severely affecting the production of blood cells. In this race against the biological clock, analysing changes in blood stem cells is crucial to opening the door to interventions that can...
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Barcelona team develops AI that detects ageing in blood stem cells
Ageing gradually undermines the body's ability to regenerate, severely affecting the production of blood cells. In this race against the biological clock, analysing changes in blood stem cells is crucial to opening the door to interventions that can...
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The disease that once ravaged Europe still exists: could plague return to Spain?
Plague, one of the deadliest diseases in history, has once again made headlines in recent days following the death of a scientist in Irkutsk, in Siberia. The woman died from pneumonia of unknown origin, which raised suspicions of a possible pneumonic...
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Longevity: why do Poles live shorter than Western Europeans?
"We are lagging behind not only in terms of average life expectancy, but also in the number of years we spend in good health. And that is a metric that really needs to be improved," Mordaka told Euronews during the Economic Forum in Karpacz. 07...
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How light became a remote control for the brain, and won a Nobel Prize
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their work in light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a method that lays the foundation "of a new era in neuroscience", the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska...
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New molecule restores memory in animals with Alzheimer's' disease
A Greek research team led by Giorgos Skretas has developed an innovative pharmaceutical molecule that, in preclinical tests, restored learning and memory capacity in animal models with characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease. 05 October 2026 09:40
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Greece to set up a new national dementia centre for patients, families and caretakers
Greece is creating a new integrated care model for people living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, for their families and caretakers. The new National Dementia Model Centre will be located in Peristeri, Athens. 01 October 2026 15:11
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Two million Portuguese suffer from migraine, but many still lack care
Some headaches come on with stress, some appear after physical exertion and others are intense but disappear quickly. And then some become a real prison and force you to stop everything. 01 October 2026 08:57
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Air pollution is slowing down marathon runners, study finds
Air pollution added minutes to marathon runners' finishing times across six major races, a new study has found. 30 September 2026 04:49
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Air pollution is slowing down marathon runners, study finds
Air pollution added minutes to marathon runners' finishing times across six major races, a new study has found. 30 September 2026 04:49
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One in eight cancer cases worldwide is linked to preventable infections, study finds
Around 2.3 million new cancer cases globally were caused by virus, bacteria and parasite infections in 2024. That’s 12% of all new global cancer cases, according to a new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World...
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Obesity and overweight cost European economies billions of euros a year, industry says
Beyond the health impact, obesity and high body mass index (BMI) pose a growing burden for European economies, costing billions of euros annually through direct and indirect costs, according to a new pharmaceutical industry report.
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Obesity and overweight cost European economies billions of euros a year, industry says
Beyond the health impact, obesity and high body mass index (BMI) pose a growing burden for European economies, costing billions of euros annually through direct and indirect costs, according to a new pharmaceutical industry report. 25 September 2026...
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Greece sounds alarm over fake eye therapies: From iridology to 'no-glasses' exercises
The death of Giorgos Mazonakis — one of the most popular Greek singers of the past three decades — has set alarm bells ringing in the Greek scientific community, which sees "revolutionary" practices putting patients' lives at risk. 24 September 2026...
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Loneliness and social isolation can cost you up to six years of healthy life
Social isolation refers to limited contact and participation with others, while loneliness is a subjective experience of feeling disconnected from the world around them. While the two are not the same, a new study published in the journal Nature...
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Loneliness and social isolation can cost you up to six years of healthy life
Social isolation refers to limited contact and participation with others, while loneliness is a subjective experience of feeling disconnected from the world around them. While the two are not the same, a new study published in the journal Nature...
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Europeans are exercising more. But who gets to take part?
The European Commission's Eurobarometer survey on sport and physical activity shows that Europeans are, overall, doing more sport than they were in 2022. Yet significant differences remain between countries and socio-economic groups, even as many...
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World Cup fans were exposed to junk food, alcohol and gambling ads every seven seconds
Did you follow the 2026 World Cup on television? If so, you may have seen an advert for unhealthy food, alcohol or gambling every seven seconds, according to a new study. 22 September 2026 05:10
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Who deserves a transplant? AI's answer isn't the same as a human doctor's
Would you get a transplant if AI were the one deciding? New study points to differences in decision-making and prioritising between artificial intelligence language models and human doctors. 19 September 2026 07:16
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Women offered less invasive or intensive treatment than men with the same conditions
Women were less likely than men to be offered intensive treatments such as surgery or strong painkillers, a new review has found. While men and women are often treated differently by healthcare systems, the researchers noted that it is not clear...
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For cancer survivors, tai chi can ease sleep problems, fatigue and pain, study finds
Breathing exercises, meditation and tai-chi and qigong practices reduced fatigue and pain in people with cancer who had completed their primary treatment but continued to experience at least moderate psychological distress, a new study found. 17...
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For cancer survivors, tai chi can ease sleep problems, fatigue and pain, study finds
Breathing exercises, meditation and tai-chi and qigong practices reduced fatigue and pain in people with cancer who had completed their primary treatment but continued to experience at least moderate psychological distress, a new study found. 17...
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Psychiatric emergency units: 'serious failings' in several Parisregion hospitals
Patients forced to lie directly on the floor, others stuck for several days on trolleys, or even detained arbitrarily, in conditions that safeguard neither their "dignity" nor their "privacy". In a report published on Thursday, the office of the...
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Caring for others without self-love won’t do as much good
People who display compassion towards others, animals and themselves experience better well-being outcomes than those who show only external or only internal compassion, according to researchers at McGill University in Canada. 10 September 2026 13:56
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World Suicide Prevention Day: what do latest EU and Spain data show
48,370 people died by suicide in the European Union in 2023, but the mortality rate continues to fall and is now below the level recorded a decade ago. 10 September 2026 09:43
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World Suicide Prevention Day: what do latest EU and Spain data show
48,370 people died by suicide in the European Union in 2023, but the mortality rate continues to fall and is now below the level recorded a decade ago. 10 September 2026 09:43
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Desogestrel contraceptives: 1.6 million French women warned of tumour risk
A low risk, but one that affects millions of women. In France, 1.6 million women who have taken a desogestrel-based contraceptive (Antigone, Cerazette, Elfasette and Optimizette...) will receive a letter informing them of an increased risk of...
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Getting those steps in does reduce the risk of early death. But it is also the pace that matters
It is both: the number of steps and the walking pace that count against all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found. This means different combinations of the number of daily...
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The young brain’s hidden weakness: When plasticity goes wrong
Young brains are flexible. They adapt and form new connections easily. When something goes wrong, the thinking goes, a younger brain has more room to reorganise itself and compensate for damage. 07 September 2026 10:40
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Medieval manuscripts made from animal skin reveal ancient history of deadly sheep virus
In the Middle Ages, most texts were written on sheep, goat and cattle skin, used as a writing material and known as parchment. 05 September 2026 06:36
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France: pumpkin seeds recalled after more than 80 salmonella cases
Foods of animal origin are not the only possible vectors of Salmonella. While the bacterium is often linked to raw meat, eggs and dairy products, fruit, vegetables and other plant-based foods can also be contaminated. 05 September 2026 05:36
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New Zealand approves party-drug MDMA for treating patients with PTSD
Two New Zealand psychiatrists have won approval to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to patients with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, making the country only the second in the world - after Australia in 2023 - to authorise the party drug for...
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Vulnerable people are urged to stay at home as North African dust hits Portugal
The Directorate-General of Health (DGS) has issued a warning (source in Portuguese) about poor air quality over the coming days due to an air mass from the deserts of North Africa carrying dust particles suspended in the atmosphere. The Portuguese...
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Weight-loss pill "Wegovy" available in German pharmacies from 1 September
The Wegovy weight-loss pill from Danish manufacturer Novo Nordisk will be available in German pharmacies from 1 September. Following EU approval in July, Germany is the first country in which Wegovy is being sold. Novo Nordisk described the...
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Booze at young age linked to lasting brain changes
Repeated alcohol exposure during adolescence disrupted communication between astrocytes — brain cells increasingly recognised for their role in neural signalling — and synapses – tiny contact points where neurons communicate with each other – in the...
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Air conditioners save thousands of lives every year in the US
As rising temperatures take a toll on human health, air conditioning at home is about more than comfort. A recent study published on Monday in Nature Health found that it also saves thousands of lives. 01 September 2026 09:56
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Men view dieting as feminine - but supportive spouses could be the solution, according to new study
Men struggle to lose weight due to viewing dieting as feminine, according to a new study, which highlights how gender perceptions can affect healthcare goals.
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West Nile virus hits Seville: 89-year-old man dies, second death this season
An 89-year-old man from Guadalema de los Quintero, an outlying district of Utrera (Seville), has died after being diagnosed with meningoencephalitis caused by West Nile virus. 28 August 2026 08:57
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Climate change leaves 560 million children facing extra heat stress every year, study finds
Children today are exposed to significantly more heat stress days per year than previous generations — a burden that is expected to increase, according to a new study. 28 August 2026 05:16
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Climate change leaves 560 million children facing extra heat stress every year, study finds
Children today are exposed to significantly more heat stress days per year than previous generations — a burden that is expected to increase, according to a new study. 28 August 2026 05:16
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Spanish Nutrition Agency issues menopause guidelines based on male studies
A menopause guide with an unexpected protagonist: men. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) will review its report on diet and healthy habits during the menopause after several scientists questioned the fact that some of its...
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This tiny robot could help deliver drugs, dissolve blood clots and detect cancer
Scientists have developed a tiny soft robot covered in hair-like structures that can manipulate the flow of blood, potentially helping drugs reach vessel walls, speeding up the breakdown of blood clots and capturing rare cancer cells. 26 August 2026...
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Anorexia and binge eating: Genetic study reveals eating disorders go beyond body weight
Eating disorders are widely considered to primarily be a mental health condition tied to weight and body image, but a new study suggests the picture is far more complex. The research, by the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden,...
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What does your ‘biological age’ actually mean? Scientists take a closer look
Two people can be the same age on paper but very different health-wise. 22 August 2026 06:34
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Europe’s mosquito problem is getting harder to control
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warned that Europe needs to strengthen mosquito surveillance and expand the tools available to control the insects as West Nile virus continues to spread and invasive mosquito species become...
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Europe’s mosquito problem is getting harder to control
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warned that Europe needs to strengthen mosquito surveillance and expand the tools available to control the insects as West Nile virus continues to spread and invasive mosquito species become...
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West Nile virus: spread rises again in Greece as authorities stay on alert
The West Nile virus is circulating more widely in Greece, prompting health and local authorities to step up efforts to curb its spread. Particular emphasis is being placed on mosquito control, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are...
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Unstable hours, unequal health: The hidden health cost of unpredictable work
A new study adds a new dimension to the debate over precarious employment: it may not only be how much people work, but how unpredictably those hours change, that affects health. 19 August 2026 14:15
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Trump’s vaccine overhaul could fuel mistrust and leave Europe vulnerable to disease resurgence
US President Donald Trump signed the executive order on Monday, recommending reducing the number of diseases covered by universal routine childhood vaccination recommendations from 18 to 11.
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Around 41% of people who saw UK government heat alerts took no action, study finds
This summer's heat has been extreme. Successive heatwaves have dried out landscapes, melted glaciers, shrunk lakes and rivers, while wildfires have scorched vast areas, leaving landscapes dramatically transformed. 17 August 2026 10:15
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What does your ‘biological age’ actually mean? Scientists take a closer look
Two people can be the same age on paper but very different health-wise. Scientists already use several established methods to estimate how quickly a person is ageing biologically. Now, a new study has looked at what is...
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Scientists map how spacecraft design could affect astronauts’ mental health
Scientists have mapped how different features of a space habitat could affect astronauts’ mental, emotional and social well-being, in a new study.
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A tiny hard spot was Lucy Davis’ first sign of breast cancer. What else should you check for?
British actor Lucy Davis revealed this week that she has incurable stage 4 breast cancer, saying the first sign was so subtle she almost did not get it checked. 13 August 2026 13:07
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Ebola spreads to sixth DR Congo province raising fears it could spread to South Sudan
An Ebola outbreak that is on track to become the deadliest in the Democratic Republic of Congo's history has spread to a sixth province, raising fears it could spill into South Sudan. 13 August 2026 19:13
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West Nile virus surge in Greece with Attica at the epicentre
The epidemiological picture of the West Nile virus in Greece has deteriorated significantly over the summer of 2026, with the National Public Health Organization of Greece (EODY) recording dozens of new cases in just one week and highlighting the...
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Worried your child is a loner? A new study says playing alone may be just fine
The child happily doing their own thing at recess may not need rescuing from the sidelines. 12 August 2026 05:01
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Ebola death toll in DR Congo outbreak rises to more than 2,000, officials say
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed 2,011 people out of 4,381 confirmed cases of the virus, Congolese officials said on Tuesday. 11 August 2026 11:12
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Wildfire smoke poses growing risk to pregnant women as climate change worsens, US study finds
The study, published in Frontiers in Environmental Health, tracked exposure to fine particulate matter — PM2.5 — from wildfires across the United States between 2003 and 2019. Researchers found that although emissions from transport and industry have...
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INEM helicopters over Portugal ready to take off in three minutes
Before the day has even begun, teams are on standby at Portugal's emergency medical helicopter bases. A call can come in at any moment and, when it does, every second counts. 30 July 2026 06:13
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Sleep may matter more than screen time or diet for adolescents' grades, study finds
Summer offers students a rare chance to recover from the pressures of the school year, allowing them to catch up on the rest that demanding schedules often leave little time for. 07 August 2026 04:31
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