Health
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Trump signs executive order to overhaul US women's health research
Trump signed an executive order establishing a Women's Health Division at the NIH and a White House task force. The initiative aims to close
Ebola spreads to eighth DRC province as Kenya logs new case
Kenya has confirmed an eighth Ebola case, a 49-year-old man in quarantine. Meanwhile, the DRC outbreak has spread to an eighth province, wit
Pope Leo XIV: Hospital stay deepened my bond with the sick
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus from the Vatican after being discharged from Gemelli hospital following surgery for a malignant lung tumour. He
Pope Leo XIV to leave hospital after successful lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung. The Vatica
ETUC calls for EU law to protect menopausal women at work
The ETUC wants menopause recognised in EU workplace law, citing lost earnings and pensions for millions of women. The European Parliament is
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Gemelli as recovery from cancer surgery continues
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday, with doctors confirming his recovery from lung cancer surgery is on track
Vatican releases first images of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery
The Vatican has released the first photographs of Pope Leo XIV since he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.
Europe faces worst West Nile virus season as infections shift north
Europe has recorded its worst West Nile virus season on record, with 1,715 locally acquired cases and 130 deaths. The virus is spreading fur
Kenya confirms second Ebola case as DRC outbreak expands
Kenya's health ministry confirmed a second Ebola case, a relative of the first victim, who was already in quarantine. The DRC outbreak has k
Germany's sugary drink tax: what it means for prices and health
Germany plans a tax on sugary drinks from July 2027, targeting beverages with 5g or more sugar per 100ml. The levy aims to raise billions fo
Breaking the taboo: EU agency urges open talk on workplace mental health
Almost half of European workers face mental health risks on the job, but stigma and silence block action. EU-OSHA urges employers to treat m
Pope Leo XIV rests after lung cancer surgery, Vatican reports
Pope Leo XIV spent a restful night and had breakfast after surgery for lung cancer at Rome's Gemelli hospital. Doctors say recovery is on tr