Health
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Ceuta doctors report rapes of migrant girls after border surge
At least five migrant girls under 14 have been treated for suspected rape in Ceuta following last week's border surge. Doctors warn of a 'he
Wildfire smoke threatens pregnancy outcomes as climate shifts pollution patterns
A 17-year US study shows wildfire smoke has more than doubled prenatal exposure to fine particles, offsetting gains from cleaner transport a
Italy and France to host global summit on addiction recovery
Italy and France have announced an international summit on addiction prevention and recovery, set for 23 October 2026 at the San Patrignano
AI-Designed Viruses Show Promise Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Stanford scientists used the AI model Evo 2 to design bacteriophages that can kill drug-resistant E. coli. The open-source tool raises biose
Sydney Towle, TikTok influencer who documented rare cancer, dies at 26
Sydney Towle, a 26-year-old TikTok influencer, has died after a three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer. Her fami
Sleep quality outweighs screen time and diet for teen grades
A study of over 6,000 adolescents found that sleep quality has a stronger impact on grades and social functioning than screen time, exercise
Portuguese man o' war stings close Basque beaches as Spain issues guidance
Portuguese man o' war have appeared in large numbers off northern Spain, forcing temporary beach closures in the Basque Country and Cantabri
Birth order linked to disease risk in large European study
First-born children face higher risks of autism, ADHD, and allergies, while younger siblings are more prone to substance abuse and gastroint
West Nile virus surges in Greece and Italy as Europe reports rising cases
Greece has recorded 65 West Nile virus cases since spring, with six deaths, all in patients over 65. Italy leads Europe with 94 cases, and t
GLP-1 drugs linked to lower fracture risk in type 2 diabetes patients
A study of over 133,000 US adults found GLP-1 drugs reduce fragility fracture risk by 21% in type 2 diabetes patients. The effect was indepe
FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine, Moderna's shot for over-50s
The US FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and over, the first such shot in the US. The vaccine will be ava
Basque screening halves colon cancer deaths in major study
A 21-year study in Spain's Basque Country found that a colorectal cancer screening programme cut deaths by 50% among people aged 50-69. The