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Bonnie Tyler Awakens from Induced Coma, Remains Critically Ill in Faro
Bonnie Tyler has woken from an induced coma at Faro Hospital in Portugal, where she has been treated since March for a perforated intestine.
World Cup 2026: Health Teams Monitor Measles and Ebola as Six Million Fans Cross North America
The 2026 World Cup across three countries brings unique health challenges. A Georgetown-led team monitors measles, dengue, and Ebola. Wastew
Dermatophilosis May Spread Sexually Among Men in French Saunas, Study Finds
Researchers in Lyon have identified potential human-to-human sexual transmission of dermatophilosis, a bacterial infection previously seen o
Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The Delayed Meat Allergy Gaining Attention in Europe
Alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially fatal meat allergy caused by tick bites, not by bacteria or viruses. Symptoms can appear hours after eat
EU Adopts First Comprehensive Drug Strategy to Combat Trafficking and Overdose Crisis
The European Council has approved its first-ever drug framework to reduce drug use and related crimes. The strategy targets synthetic drug t
Moderna CEO Warns Europe Lacks mRNA Manufacturing Capacity for Future Pandemics
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel warns that continental Europe lacks mRNA manufacturing capacity, leaving it vulnerable to future pandemics or bi
World Cup Excitement: Cardiologists Warn of Heart Risks for Vulnerable Fans
Intense emotions during World Cup matches can raise heart rates to sprinting levels, posing risks for fans with heart disease. Experts advis
Poverty's Impact on Children's Brain Development Outweighs Parenting and IQ, Study Finds
Socioeconomic status explains 16% of brain function differences in children, surpassing IQ and parenting. Neighbourhood conditions and finan
WHO: Europe Must Act After 200,000 Preventable Heat Deaths in Four Years
Extreme heat has caused over 200,000 deaths in Europe since 2020, nearly all preventable, according to the WHO. Italy, Spain, Germany, and G
WHO Europe Chief Reassures World Cup Fans Amid US Push for Ebola Travel Bans
WHO Europe chief Hans Kluge advises World Cup fans to proceed with travel plans, citing minimal Ebola risk. The US is urging countries inclu
US Biotech Tests Gene Therapy to Rejuvenate Human Cells, Targets Eye Diseases
Life Biosciences has administered the first human dose of a gene therapy aimed at reversing cellular ageing. The treatment uses OSK proteins
Clinicians Adopt AI Faster Than Health Systems Can Manage, Philips Report Shows
Healthcare professionals using AI save over 132 hours per year, but nearly two-thirds resort to personal tools when their organisations lag.