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AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Surges Across Europe, New Data Reveals
Reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse material are surging across Europe, with Europol and national authorities struggling to keep pace
DR Congo Intensifies Ebola Response as EU Medical Aid Arrives in Goma
A new Ebola case in Goma, a city of over a million, has prompted an intensified response. EU and UNICEF have airlifted 100 tonnes of medical
Why Doctors Across Europe Are Increasingly Walking Off the Job
Junior doctors in England are staging their 16th walkout in a long-running pay dispute. Similar strikes are escalating in Germany, Spain, an
France to Become First EU Country to Reimburse Weight-Loss Drugs
France will start reimbursing weight-loss drugs from June 15, covering 65% of costs, with full coverage for most patients with comorbidities
Irregular Meal Times Linked to Higher Depression Risk, Study Finds
A study in the Journal of Affective Disorders links irregular meal schedules to a 55% higher odds of depression. Skipping breakfast worsens
Norovirus Outbreak at Attikon Hospital in Athens: Authorities Say Situation Under Control
Nine cases of norovirus have been confirmed at Attikon hospital in Haidari, Greece. Hospital management says all infection-prevention protoc
Uganda Closes Border with DR Congo as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads
Uganda's Ebola task force has closed the border with DR Congo after a rise in cases of a rare Ebola strain. The move contradicts WHO guidanc
Greece's Bailout Legacy: Only One in Five New Medicines Reaches Patients
Only 36 of 168 new medicines approved by the EMA between 2021-2024 are fully accessible to Greek patients. Waiting times average 641 days, f
Wearable Ultrasound Patch Could Revolutionise Pregnancy Monitoring Across Europe
UPatch, a stick-on ultrasound device, can track fetal health and blood flow for hours at a time. It aims to reduce false alarms and unnecess
Climate Change Could Turn Europe Into a Chikungunya Hotspot, Study Warns
A study published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology finds that climate change could push chikungunya-carrying mosquitoes i
Study: 29.5% of Europe's Health and Social Care Workers Face Cancer Risks
Nearly 30% of Europe's health and social care workers are regularly exposed to cancer-causing agents at work. The EU-OSHA survey highlights
Why You Should Never Pee on a Jellyfish Sting: Debunking a 'Friends' Myth
The TV show 'Friends' popularized the myth that urine relieves jellyfish stings. In reality, vinegar or seawater is the correct first aid. R