Health
Public health, medicine, research institutes and the European agencies setting the standards.
UK's Proposed Cigarette Ban Divides Public Opinion Across the Country
The UK government proposes a landmark ban on cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008, aiming for a smoke-free generation. Public opinion
New Study Finds Beer Contains More Vitamin B6 Than Previously Known
Researchers analyzed 65 German beers and found vitamin B6 levels consistently higher than previous estimates. A standard serving can provide
France Moves Health Data Hub from Microsoft Azure to Domestic Cloud Provider Scaleway
France's Health Data Hub will leave Microsoft Azure for Scaleway, a French cloud provider. The move addresses long-standing privacy and lega
Spain's Reliance on Foreign Doctors Surges as Healthcare System Strains
Spain validated a record 30,303 foreign medical degrees in 2025, making up nearly 80% of all professional degree recognitions. While the gov
ILO Report: Work-Related Stress Kills 840,000 Annually, Europe Hit Hard
Over 840,000 people die each year from work-related psychosocial risks, including long hours and harassment. Europe alone sees 112,333 death
Synthetic Drugs Reshape Global Markets, Straining Europe's Health Systems
Synthetic drugs are rapidly transforming global drug markets, introducing new and less predictable health risks. Health systems across Europ
Third Cancer Patient Dies After Medication Overdose at Burgos Hospital
A third cancer patient has died after receiving an overdose at the University Hospital of Burgos in northern Spain. The error occurred in De
Five-Month Camera Study Reveals Human-Wildlife Contact at Uganda's Marburg Virus Cave
Researchers recorded over 8,800 hours of footage at Uganda's Python Cave, a known Marburg virus reservoir. The study captured 214 human visi
UK Enacts Generational Tobacco Ban, Setting Precedent for European Health Policy
The UK Parliament has approved legislation that will permanently prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January
Therapy Costs Across Europe: From Affordable France to Pricey Romania
France and Spain offer the most affordable therapy, with public coverage and low session costs. In contrast, Romania and Greece see 10 sessi
Urban vs Rural Upbringing Shapes Distinct Mental Health Profiles in Children, Study Finds
A study of nearly 20,000 children in China found distinct mental health profiles linked to urban and rural environments. City-dwelling child
Lancet Report: Europe's Climate Inaction Fuels Heat Deaths, Disease, and Food Insecurity
Heat-related deaths, infectious disease spread, and food insecurity are accelerating across Europe, finds the 2026 Lancet Countdown report.