Health
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UK Police Arrest Eight in Probe Targeting Drug-Facilitated Rape of Partners
Eight men have been arrested in the UK as part of an investigation into drug-facilitated sexual assault against their partners. The operatio
Flavoured Instant Noodles Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Across 14 European Countries
European health authorities have identified flavoured instant noodles as the likely source of a salmonella outbreak affecting 106 people acr
Breastfeeding Linked to Longer Sleep in Infants, Large Japanese Study Finds
Infants exclusively breastfed for six months were 23% less likely to have short sleep at age one compared to formula-fed peers. The study, p
EU Expert Warns of Imminent Health Crisis in Venezuela After Twin Earthquakes
An EU expert coordinating the bloc's response in Venezuela warns of a looming health crisis as rescue operations shift to medical assistance
No Screens for Babies Under Two, Major UK-Led Review Warns
A new systematic review from four UK universities concludes that children under two should have no intentional screen time. The study links
French Hospitals Race to Adapt as Another Heatwave Looms
France recorded nearly 1,000 excess deaths during the recent heatwave. Hospitals are now racing to install 30,000 air conditioners and reorg
Spain's Health Ministry Overhauls Resident Doctor Conditions Amid Ongoing Strikes
Spain's health ministry has proposed limiting resident doctors' on-call shifts to 17 hours and a 35-hour workweek. Critics warn that loophol
Spain Overhauls Medical Residency Conditions Amid Ongoing Protests
Spain's health ministry has unveiled a draft bill overhauling the framework statute for medical residents. The proposal aims to improve work
Chilean Recluse Spider Discovered in Porto, First Record in Iberia
The Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) has been discovered in Porto, the first record of this venomous species in Iberia. Researchers
Lancet Review of Billions of mRNA Doses Confirms Safety and Efficacy
A review of billions of mRNA vaccine doses published in The Lancet confirms 94% effectiveness against COVID-19 death. Serious side effects a
German Air Rescue Faces Cost Pressures as Every Second Counts
Air rescue in Germany can reach patients within minutes, but a planned cap on health insurance costs could endanger this rapid help. Crews a
French National Assembly Passes Assisted Dying Bill After Senate Rejection
The French National Assembly voted 295-232 in favor of an assisted dying bill, overriding a previous Senate rejection. The legislation grant