Health
Public health, medicine, research institutes and the European agencies setting the standards.
Global Study Warns Longer Lives Are Not Healthier Years
Life expectancy reached 73.8 years in 2023, but the share of life lived in poor health rose to 14.5% globally. Wealthy countries like the Ne
New Review: Up to Five Daily Cups of Coffee Safe for Heart Health
A new review by the American Heart Association concludes that up to 400 mg of caffeine daily—about five cups of coffee—is safe for most adul
Algerian Doctor Deaths Spark Renewed Calls for Healthcare Reform
A neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later. Colleagues blame years of chronic ove
Spain Proposes Ban on Smoking at Terraces and Beaches in Major Anti-Tobacco Overhaul
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a draft law expanding smoke-free areas to terraces, beaches, and public venues. The bill bans under-18
Traffic Noise Linked to Higher Parkinson's Risk, Danish Study Suggests
A large Danish study links long-term road traffic noise to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease. Every 11-decibel increase on the noisiest s
Protecting Infants from Europe's Intensifying Summer Heatwaves
Children are more vulnerable to heat stress than adults, with rising temperatures across Europe causing nearly 400 child deaths annually. Ex
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Cases Surge Across Europe, ECDC Warns of Local Spread
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns that antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is increasingly spreading locally across Eu
Wildfire Smoke in Europe: How to Protect Your Health from Poor Air Quality
Wildfires across Europe have emitted over 7 million tonnes of CO₂ this year, with smoke drifting hundreds of kilometres. Hazardous pollutant
Spanish Cardiologist Warns of Heart Risks During World Cup Final
Spanish cardiologist José Abellán warns that the emotional stress of the World Cup final can trigger heart attacks in vulnerable fans. He id
Summer SAD: When Heatwaves Trigger Seasonal Depression in Europe
While winter SAD is well-known, summer depression affects about 0.57% of the global population. Heatwaves and tropical nights can trigger sy
UN: Nearly 3 Billion Worldwide Cannot Afford a Healthy Diet as Costs Rise 25%
The cost of a healthy diet has surged 25% in five years, leaving 2.69 billion people unable to afford it. Nutrient-rich foods like fruits an
French Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Law, Supporters Hail 'Huge Relief'
France's parliament has approved a landmark assisted dying law for terminally ill adults. Supporters describe the vote as a 'huge relief' fo