Health
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Chickenpox outbreak surges in Gaza camps as vaccination gaps worsen crisis
Around 9,300 chickenpox cases have been reported in Gaza's displacement camps over two weeks, concentrated in Khan Younis. Doctors say overc
Teacher in Germany challenges forced retirement after 17 years on full sick pay
A 62-year-old teacher in North Rhine-Westphalia has been on full salary since 2009 due to a psychological condition. She is now suing to avo
West Nile Virus Prevention: Simple Steps as Cases Rise Across Southern Europe
West Nile virus cases are climbing in southern Europe, with Greece and Italy reporting 21 confirmed infections each. WHO Europe urges preven
Why More Europeans Turn to ChatGPT for Emotional Support: Experts Weigh In
ChatGPT is increasingly used for emotional support, especially among young Europeans. Experts warn it offers validation but lacks the depth
Florence Opens Italy's First Centre to Combat Digital Addiction Among Youth
Florence has opened Italy's first centre dedicated to digital addiction, named 'Discover – Out of the Shell'. The initiative focuses on prev
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Linked to Small but Real Hair Loss Risk, Study Finds
A study in The BMJ confirms that GLP-1 receptor agonists are linked to a low but real risk of hair loss. The risk is 37% higher than with SG
West Nile Virus Spreads Across Southern Europe: 21 Cases in Greece
Greece has recorded 21 locally acquired West Nile virus infections, most in Attica, with 20 patients developing central nervous system compl
France's June Heatwave Caused Over 5,800 Excess Deaths, Worst Since 2003
France recorded over 5,800 excess deaths during the June heatwave, the highest toll since 2003. Unlike previous events, mortality rose acros
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 1,000 Deaths as Oxford Trials New Vaccine
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed more than 1,000 people, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Co
Global Study Warns Longer Lives Are Not Healthier Years
Life expectancy reached 73.8 years in 2023, but the share of life lived in poor health rose to 14.5% globally. Wealthy countries like the Ne
New Review: Up to Five Daily Cups of Coffee Safe for Heart Health
A new review by the American Heart Association concludes that up to 400 mg of caffeine daily—about five cups of coffee—is safe for most adul
Algerian Doctor Deaths Spark Renewed Calls for Healthcare Reform
A neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later. Colleagues blame years of chronic ove