Health
Public health, medicine, research institutes and the European agencies setting the standards.
Spain Proposes Ban on Smoking at Terraces and Beaches in Major Anti-Tobacco Overhaul
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a draft law expanding smoke-free areas to terraces, beaches, and public venues. The bill bans under-18
Traffic Noise Linked to Higher Parkinson's Risk, Danish Study Suggests
A large Danish study links long-term road traffic noise to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease. Every 11-decibel increase on the noisiest s
Protecting Infants from Europe's Intensifying Summer Heatwaves
Children are more vulnerable to heat stress than adults, with rising temperatures across Europe causing nearly 400 child deaths annually. Ex
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Cases Surge Across Europe, ECDC Warns of Local Spread
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns that antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is increasingly spreading locally across Eu
Wildfire Smoke in Europe: How to Protect Your Health from Poor Air Quality
Wildfires across Europe have emitted over 7 million tonnes of CO₂ this year, with smoke drifting hundreds of kilometres. Hazardous pollutant
Spanish Cardiologist Warns of Heart Risks During World Cup Final
Spanish cardiologist José Abellán warns that the emotional stress of the World Cup final can trigger heart attacks in vulnerable fans. He id
Summer SAD: When Heatwaves Trigger Seasonal Depression in Europe
While winter SAD is well-known, summer depression affects about 0.57% of the global population. Heatwaves and tropical nights can trigger sy
UN: Nearly 3 Billion Worldwide Cannot Afford a Healthy Diet as Costs Rise 25%
The cost of a healthy diet has surged 25% in five years, leaving 2.69 billion people unable to afford it. Nutrient-rich foods like fruits an
French Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Law, Supporters Hail 'Huge Relief'
France's parliament has approved a landmark assisted dying law for terminally ill adults. Supporters describe the vote as a 'huge relief' fo
Botticelli's Venus Muse Likely Died of Pituitary Tumor, Study Suggests
Researchers used facial recognition on Botticelli's paintings to propose that his muse Simonetta Vespucci died from a pituitary tumor. The s
WHO Europe Warns AI in Hospitals Outpaces Regulation, Posing Patient Risks
Two-thirds of WHO Europe countries already use AI diagnostics, but only 8% have a health-specific AI strategy. Hans Henri P. Kluge warns tha
French Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Bill for Terminally Ill Adults
French MPs voted 291-241 to adopt a law allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults under strict conditions. The law now goes to Franc