Health
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France Confirms First Ebola Case as Doctor Returns from DR Congo Mission
France has confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor who returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is
Rising Sea Temperatures Drive Flesh-Eating Bacteria Along European Coasts
Vibrio bacteria, which can cause severe infections, are proliferating in warmer European coastal waters. Beaches in Spain have already been
Nicotine Pouch Sales Surge Among European Youth, Watchdog Warns
Sales of flavored nicotine pouches are booming among European youth, driven by social media promotion and a lack of regulation. The global t
UK Hospital Declares Critical Incident as Heatwave Overwhelms Services Across Europe
East Surrey Hospital has declared a critical incident, limiting services to life-threatening emergencies due to a surge in demand from extre
Two Young Children Die in Car as Heatwave Grips Southern France
Two children, aged two and four, were found dead in a family car in Carpentras, southeastern France, on Monday afternoon. Local prosecutors
Tropical Nights: The Hidden Health Danger in Europe's Heatwaves
Europe's latest heatwave brings tropical nights, where temperatures never drop below 20°C. These nights prevent the body from cooling down,
Lithuania's Rural Doctor Plan Faces Backlash from Medical Community
Lithuania's government plans to mandate rural postings for junior doctors to address healthcare shortages. Medical associations and trainees
Survey Reveals Mental Health Crisis Among Europe's Rare Disease Patients
Seven in 10 rare disease patients and carers report poor mental health. Three in four need psychological support, but only half receive it.
The Unseen Scars: Sexual Violence as a Weapon in Russia's War on Ukraine
A survivor recounts hearing women scream through the wall during torture in Russian captivity. Ukraine has pioneered rehabilitation programm
US Trade Investigation Targets Germany Over Drug Pricing Policies
Washington has opened a trade investigation into Germany's drug pricing, claiming that Berlin systematically underpays for innovative medici
Lithuania's Plan to Assign Junior Doctors to Rural Areas Faces Legal Challenge
Lithuania's parliament has approved state-funded medical residencies that require junior doctors to work five years in underserved regions.
Heatwaves in France: 5,400 Annual Deaths and Deepening Social Inequalities
Heatwaves in France cause an estimated 5,400 deaths annually, with risks rising sharply for heart attacks and kidney failure. Disadvantaged