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Crypto Addiction Mimics Gambling Disorder, Experts Warn as Treatment Cases Rise
Addiction experts warn that compulsive cryptocurrency trading shares nearly all hallmarks of gambling disorder. A typical patient is a young
Google's Debug Project: Sterile Mosquitoes to Combat Disease in Europe
Google's Debug project aims to release millions of sterile male mosquitoes to reduce disease-carrying populations. Europe is seeing an incre
Heatwaves Increase Preterm Birth Risk Across Europe, Study Finds
A study of 36.6 million births across 13 European countries found that heatwaves increase preterm birth risk by up to 3.8%. Spain, Italy, an
Lancet Commission Warns of 100 Million Cancer Worker Shortfall by 2050
The world faces a shortage of 99.9 million cancer workers by 2050, driven by rising cases and workforce gaps. Nurses and diagnostic speciali
CEPI Fast-Tracks Three Ebola Vaccines as Bundibugyo Outbreak Spreads in Central Africa
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations is investing up to $50 million to fast-track three vaccine candidates against the Bundib
Donkey Therapy Gains Ground at Paris Psychiatric Hospital
Ville-Evrard hospital near Paris runs France's only donkey therapy unit, treating patients with depression, schizophrenia, and autism. The p
Nicotine Pouches Surge in Portugal Amid Regulatory Gaps and Health Warnings
Nicotine pouches are spreading in Portugal without a full legal framework, raising concerns among health experts. The products, marketed as
Suspected Ebola Case in Cagliari Triggers Emergency Protocols
A person in Cagliari, Sardinia, has been hospitalised with suspected Ebola after showing symptoms and recently travelling abroad. Italian au
Asian Tiger Mosquito Reaches Berlin: Assessing the Health Risks
The Asian tiger mosquito has been detected in Berlin and several cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. Climate change and increased travel are d
Can Fruit Juice Count Toward Europe's 5-a-Day? New Study Weighs In
Europeans average 351g of fruit and vegetables daily, below the WHO's 400g recommendation. A UK study suggests 100% fruit juice or smoothies
WHO Chief Visits DR Congo Ebola Epicentre to Push for Community-Led Response
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Ituri province on Saturday to bolster the response against a rare Ebola strain. The outbreak
Weekly Interval Training Matches Three-Day Workouts for Fat Loss, Hong Kong Study Finds
A 16-week clinical trial on 315 adults with abdominal obesity found that a single weekly session of 75 minutes of intermittent brisk walking