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Men Six Times More Likely to Hit the Wall in Marathons, Berlin Study Finds
Men are up to six times more likely than women to 'hit the wall' during marathons, according to a study of 873,334 Berlin Marathon finishers
June Heatwave Linked to 39% Rise in Deaths in Belgium, Officials Warn of Unprecedented Toll
Belgium recorded 1,222 excess deaths between 18 and 29 June, a 39% increase above the expected number. More than half of the victims were ag
June Heatwave Linked to Over 4,000 Excess Deaths Across Western Europe
Western Europe recorded over 4,000 excess deaths during June's unprecedented heatwave. Belgium saw a 39% rise in mortality, while France rep
Short Activity Breaks from Sitting Linked to Lower Cancer Death Risk
Replacing one hour of sitting with light activity cuts cancer death risk by 12%. Five minutes of vigorous exercise reduces risk by 22%. Rese
France's June Heatwave Linked to Nearly 30% Rise in Deaths, Paris Region Hit Hardest
France recorded 2,025 additional deaths during the June heatwave, a 29.1% increase. The Paris region saw a 62% mortality surge. Opposition p
Regular Coffee Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Liver Disease, Study Finds
A large UK study found that drinking five or more cups of coffee daily is linked to a 32% lower risk of cirrhosis and a 47% lower risk of li
UK Police Arrest Eight in Probe Targeting Drug-Facilitated Rape of Partners
Eight men have been arrested in the UK as part of an investigation into drug-facilitated sexual assault against their partners. The operatio
Flavoured Instant Noodles Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Across 14 European Countries
European health authorities have identified flavoured instant noodles as the likely source of a salmonella outbreak affecting 106 people acr
Breastfeeding Linked to Longer Sleep in Infants, Large Japanese Study Finds
Infants exclusively breastfed for six months were 23% less likely to have short sleep at age one compared to formula-fed peers. The study, p
EU Expert Warns of Imminent Health Crisis in Venezuela After Twin Earthquakes
An EU expert coordinating the bloc's response in Venezuela warns of a looming health crisis as rescue operations shift to medical assistance
No Screens for Babies Under Two, Major UK-Led Review Warns
A new systematic review from four UK universities concludes that children under two should have no intentional screen time. The study links
French Hospitals Race to Adapt as Another Heatwave Looms
France recorded nearly 1,000 excess deaths during the recent heatwave. Hospitals are now racing to install 30,000 air conditioners and reorg