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Chronic Financial Stress Linked to Faster Brain Ageing, UK Study Finds
Persistent financial stress is linked to lower memory and faster brain ageing, according to a study of 2,759 people in the UK. By age 53, th
New study reveals how genetics shape cancer risk from smoking
A study in Nature shows that inherited genetic variation can alter how tumours develop after exposure to cancer-causing agents like tobacco
Switching to electric stoves may reduce asthma attacks as effectively as medication
Replacing gas stoves with electric induction models reduced indoor nitrogen dioxide by 70% and led to a 70% drop in asthma-related emergency
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