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How Christian Eriksen's Implantable Defibrillator Works: A Medical Explainer
Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch for the second time in his career, but his implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) restored hi
EU Agency Warns of Rising Health Risks from Complex Drug Market
Europe's drug market is becoming more complex, with potent opioids and stronger cannabis posing new health risks. The EU drugs agency warns
Flavanols Matter More Than Total Fruit Intake for Heart Health, Study Finds
A study of over 30,000 participants found that fewer than 25% of those following dietary guidelines consumed enough flavanols to reduce card
Christian Eriksen Recovering at Home After On-Field Collapse in Odense
Christian Eriksen, 34, collapsed during a Denmark-Ukraine friendly in Odense on Sunday. The match was abandoned; Eriksen later confirmed the
EU Pledges Additional €5 Million to Combat Ebola in Eastern DR Congo
The European Union has committed an extra €5 million to strengthen Ebola testing and surveillance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. T
Longevity Medicine in Spain: Adding Life and Energy to Our Years
Spain's life expectancy reaches 84 years, but quality of life in old age often lags. Doctors and researchers are advancing preventive longev
Christian Eriksen Conscious After On-Field Collapse in Odense Friendly
Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense. The 34-year-old is conscious and reportedly do
Oak Processionary Caterpillars Paralyze Berlin Neighbourhoods, Elderly Trapped Indoors
Oak processionary caterpillars have infested parts of Berlin, forcing closures of sports facilities and green spaces. Elderly residents in J
WHO: 1.5 Million Die Annually from Unsafe Food, Children Most at Risk
The World Health Organization estimates that 860 million people fall ill and 1.5 million die annually from foodborne diseases. Children unde
Ebola Cases Surpass 470 in Central Africa as WHO Warns of Potential Record Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has reached 471 confirmed cases, with 84 deaths. The WHO warns it could be
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Added to Lung Transplant Waiting List
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has been added to the lung transplant waiting list after her chronic lung disease worsened. The palace
Portugal's Lifeguard Crisis: Half Leave Each Year as Pay and Conditions Deter
Portugal's lifeguard federation warns that nearly half of certified lifeguards do not return each season. Low pay, poor job security, and a