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World Cup Excitement: Cardiologists Warn of Heart Risks for Vulnerable Fans
Intense emotions during World Cup matches can raise heart rates to sprinting levels, posing risks for fans with heart disease. Experts advis
Poverty's Impact on Children's Brain Development Outweighs Parenting and IQ, Study Finds
Socioeconomic status explains 16% of brain function differences in children, surpassing IQ and parenting. Neighbourhood conditions and finan
WHO: Europe Must Act After 200,000 Preventable Heat Deaths in Four Years
Extreme heat has caused over 200,000 deaths in Europe since 2020, nearly all preventable, according to the WHO. Italy, Spain, Germany, and G
WHO Europe Chief Reassures World Cup Fans Amid US Push for Ebola Travel Bans
WHO Europe chief Hans Kluge advises World Cup fans to proceed with travel plans, citing minimal Ebola risk. The US is urging countries inclu
US Biotech Tests Gene Therapy to Rejuvenate Human Cells, Targets Eye Diseases
Life Biosciences has administered the first human dose of a gene therapy aimed at reversing cellular ageing. The treatment uses OSK proteins
Clinicians Adopt AI Faster Than Health Systems Can Manage, Philips Report Shows
Healthcare professionals using AI save over 132 hours per year, but nearly two-thirds resort to personal tools when their organisations lag.
How Christian Eriksen's Implantable Defibrillator Works: A Medical Explainer
Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch for the second time in his career, but his implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) restored hi
EU Agency Warns of Rising Health Risks from Complex Drug Market
Europe's drug market is becoming more complex, with potent opioids and stronger cannabis posing new health risks. The EU drugs agency warns
Flavanols Matter More Than Total Fruit Intake for Heart Health, Study Finds
A study of over 30,000 participants found that fewer than 25% of those following dietary guidelines consumed enough flavanols to reduce card
Christian Eriksen Recovering at Home After On-Field Collapse in Odense
Christian Eriksen, 34, collapsed during a Denmark-Ukraine friendly in Odense on Sunday. The match was abandoned; Eriksen later confirmed the
EU Pledges Additional €5 Million to Combat Ebola in Eastern DR Congo
The European Union has committed an extra €5 million to strengthen Ebola testing and surveillance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. T
Longevity Medicine in Spain: Adding Life and Energy to Our Years
Spain's life expectancy reaches 84 years, but quality of life in old age often lags. Doctors and researchers are advancing preventive longev