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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Gemelli as recovery from cancer surgery continues
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday, with doctors confirming his recovery from lung cancer surgery is on track
Vatican releases first images of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery
The Vatican has released the first photographs of Pope Leo XIV since he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.
Europe faces worst West Nile virus season as infections shift north
Europe has recorded its worst West Nile virus season on record, with 1,715 locally acquired cases and 130 deaths. The virus is spreading fur
Kenya confirms second Ebola case as DRC outbreak expands
Kenya's health ministry confirmed a second Ebola case, a relative of the first victim, who was already in quarantine. The DRC outbreak has k
Germany's sugary drink tax: what it means for prices and health
Germany plans a tax on sugary drinks from July 2027, targeting beverages with 5g or more sugar per 100ml. The levy aims to raise billions fo
Breaking the taboo: EU agency urges open talk on workplace mental health
Almost half of European workers face mental health risks on the job, but stigma and silence block action. EU-OSHA urges employers to treat m
Pope Leo XIV rests after lung cancer surgery, Vatican reports
Pope Leo XIV spent a restful night and had breakfast after surgery for lung cancer at Rome's Gemelli hospital. Doctors say recovery is on tr
Spanish surgical innovation behind Pope Leo XIV's lung operation
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung using Uniportal VATS, a minimally invasive technique created
Base editing sharpens embryo gene editing, but safety and ethics lag behind
Two 2026 studies used base editing on human embryos, improving precision but not eliminating risks like mosaicism. Ethical debates persist o
AI in healthcare: from Ebola response to easing Europe's doctor shortage
AI helped cut Ebola situation reports from a day to an hour in the DRC. Experts see potential to ease Europe's healthcare strain, but warn o
Germany trains East African medics to contain Ebola outbreak
Germany is training healthcare workers across East Africa to combat Ebola, which has infected 9,000 people in DR Congo. The virus has spread
How rising heat and pollution are threatening Europe's brain health
Rising temperatures and worsening air quality are adding to the burden of neurological conditions like stroke and dementia. Experts warn tha