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By Beatrice Romano

Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.

1,349 published stories
EU Targets 20% Cut in Antimicrobial Use to Combat Silent Pandemic
Health

EU Targets 20% Cut in Antimicrobial Use to Combat Silent Pandemic

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) causes 35,000 deaths yearly in the EU, with healthcare costs of €1.5 billion. The European Commission aims to

Living with Antimicrobial Resistance: A Patient's Story of Powerlessness and Perseverance
Health

Living with Antimicrobial Resistance: A Patient's Story of Powerlessness and Perseverance

Iñaki Morán, a retired delivery company manager from Spain, has faced four bouts of antimicrobial resistance while battling COPD and cancer.

The Ethical and Practical Challenges of Including Children in Clinical Trials in Europe
Health

The Ethical and Practical Challenges of Including Children in Clinical Trials in Europe

Children in Europe lack approved medications due to insufficient paediatric clinical trials. EU rules require drug companies to test on mino

A New Anatomy: How Science Is Correcting Centuries of Neglect in Women's Health
Health

A New Anatomy: How Science Is Correcting Centuries of Neglect in Women's Health

Author Rachel E Gross investigates the historical sexism that created vast gaps in medical knowledge about female bodies. Her work highlight

Europe's Price Divide: Switzerland, Norway Most Expensive; Bulgaria, Romania Cheapest
Business

Europe's Price Divide: Switzerland, Norway Most Expensive; Bulgaria, Romania Cheapest

Switzerland and Norway lead Europe in high prices, with housing and alcohol costs far above EU averages. Bulgaria and Romania remain the mos