Health
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Under Etna's ash: Sicilians face health crisis and endless clean-up
Frequent eruptions blanket Sicilian towns in volcanic ash, aggravating lung conditions and straining health services. Clean-up is slow and c
French authorities warn of 40,000 non-compliant condoms sold online and in stores
France's DGCCRF and health authorities have warned about nearly 40,000 condoms sold online and in shops that lack CE marking. Some products
Europe's mosquito defences lag as West Nile and tiger mosquitoes spread
The ECDC reports 429 locally acquired West Nile cases in nine countries, with transmission peaking. Invasive tiger mosquitoes now thrive in
Greece steps up mosquito control as West Nile cases climb
Greece has confirmed 157 West Nile virus infections and 13 deaths, with cases spread across five regions. Authorities are ramping up mosquit
UN warns Ebola in DR Congo is spreading at record pace
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is growing exponentially, with more than 2,500 deaths recorded, half in the last 20 days. The UN warns the ep
At 117, Britain's Ethel Caterham shares her recipe for a long life
Ethel Caterham, born in 1909, celebrates her 117th birthday in Surrey, UK. She has met King Charles and survived Covid-19. Her longevity tip
Nicotine in all forms harms the heart, major review finds
A comprehensive review finds that all nicotine-containing products, from cigarettes to e-cigarettes and pouches, harm the heart. While combu
Germany logs record 14,000 heat-related deaths in a brutal summer
Germany recorded around 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer, the highest since records began. Most victims were over 75, and officials wa
DR Congo to receive 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses amid deadliest outbreak
The WHO and partners will release 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses to DR Congo following a government request. The vaccine is approved for the Za
Drone smuggling to Strasbourg prison forces hospital heliport closure
Since late July, rescue helicopters have been banned from landing at night at Strasbourg's Hautepierre hospital due to drone smuggling fligh
How TikTok shapes teenage eating habits and what parents can do
TikTok is reshaping how teenagers discover and desire food, often blurring the line between entertainment and advertising. A new study shows
Big Tobacco's Brussels lobbying surge threatens EU health goals
Tobacco industry lobbying in Brussels has intensified sharply, with meetings up 57% and annual spending reaching €10 million. Public health