Health
Public health, medicine, research institutes and the European agencies setting the standards.
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.
Six on Trial in Istanbul Over Insecticide Deaths of Turkish-German Family
A Turkish-German family of four died after inhaling phosphine gas in an Istanbul hotel room. Six staff face trial for negligence, including
European Study Finds Astronauts' Brains Retain Earth's Gravity Memory in Space
A European-led study tracking 11 astronauts found the brain continues to apply Earth's gravity logic even after months in space. Researchers
Gut Microbiome Patterns Could Predict Parkinson's Disease Risk Years in Advance
A new study reveals that distinct patterns in gut bacteria can identify individuals at risk of developing Parkinson's disease years before s
Enhanced Oral Care in Hospitals Could Slash Pneumonia Risk by 60%
A new study presented in Munich found improving oral care for hospitalised patients could cut their risk of developing pneumonia by up to 60
Air Pollution's Carcinogenic Reach Extends to Liver and Breast Cancer, Report Warns
A new report synthesising global data finds air pollution significantly raises the risk of multiple cancers, including liver and breast canc
HiPP Baby Food Recalled in Austria, Slovakia, and Czechia Over Suspected Criminal Tampering
Organic baby food from the HiPP brand has been recalled in Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic after tests found rodenticide in jars.
Study Ranks Whole Fruit and Smoothies Above Juice for Health Outcomes
A study in Frontiers in Nutrition links fruit juice consumption to higher rates of diabetes and high cholesterol compared to whole fruit or
Czech-Made Cardiac Catheter Aims to Transform Arrhythmia Treatment Across Europe
Clinical trials are testing a novel catheter from Czech company BTL Industries that delivers single, ultra-short energy pulses to heal heart
Britain's Sauna Boom: Wellness Trend Meets Scientific Scrutiny
The UK is projected to lead Europe in sauna market revenue by 2033 as Britons seek relief from record workplace stress. While practitioners
Moderate Coffee Consumption Linked to Reduced Risk of Mental Health Disorders, Study Shows
New research suggests moderate coffee intake may offer protective benefits for mental health. The study found a J-shaped relationship, where
Long COVID Could Cost OECD Economies Up to €115 Billion Annually Through 2035
Long COVID may cost OECD economies between €58.5 billion and €115.3 billion annually over the next decade. The condition disrupts employment