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Second West Nile death in Andalusia as Seville region raises alert
An 89-year-old man from Utrera, Seville, has died from West Nile virus, the second fatality in Andalusia this season. The region has confirm
Centenarian parents linked to lower heart disease risk in offspring
A study of over 4,000 people finds that those with a centenarian parent have a 42% lower risk of death and a 33% lower risk of cardiovascula
Uganda declared Ebola-free after 42-day waiting period
Uganda has been declared Ebola-free by the WHO after 42 days without new cases. The outbreak, which originated in the DRC, caused 20 infecti
Spanish nutrition agency to revise menopause guide after male-only data criticism
Spain's food safety agency is reviewing its menopause diet guide after scientists flagged that some nutrient advice was based on male-only s
Greece battles West Nile outbreak with 232 cases and 19 deaths
Greece has recorded 232 West Nile virus infections this season, including 19 deaths, all in patients over 65. Attica is the epicentre, with
AI guides live brain surgery in UK, preserving patient's sight
A 48-year-old from Bedfordshire became the first patient to undergo live AI-guided brain surgery, protecting his vision during tumour remova
Frankfurt Airport worker dies from rare 'airport malaria'
A Frankfurt Airport employee has died of malaria, Fraport confirmed. Five colleagues are being treated. The infection likely came from a mos
Extreme heat linked to 33 overlooked health conditions, study finds
Researchers identified 33 health conditions linked to extreme heat, including skin rashes, kidney failure, and violent injuries. The finding
French court recognises flight attendant's breast cancer as occupational disease
A court in Bayonne has recognised a former Air France flight attendant's breast cancer as an occupational disease, a first in France. The ru
Magnetic micro-robot could refine drug delivery and cancer detection
Researchers have developed a soft robot with hair-like cilia that can manipulate blood flow to improve drug delivery and dissolve clots fast
Frankfurt Airport employee dies from rare 'airport malaria' case
A Frankfurt Airport employee has died after contracting malaria, with five colleagues also infected. The likely source: a mosquito that flew
Back-to-school sleep reset: easing kids into a routine
After summer's late nights, experts recommend easing children back into a consistent sleep schedule. Gradual shifts, reduced screen time, an