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Spain's Health Ministry Overhauls Resident Doctor Conditions Amid Ongoing Strikes
Spain's health ministry has proposed limiting resident doctors' on-call shifts to 17 hours and a 35-hour workweek. Critics warn that loophol
Spain Overhauls Medical Residency Conditions Amid Ongoing Protests
Spain's health ministry has unveiled a draft bill overhauling the framework statute for medical residents. The proposal aims to improve work
Chilean Recluse Spider Discovered in Porto, First Record in Iberia
The Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) has been discovered in Porto, the first record of this venomous species in Iberia. Researchers
Lancet Review of Billions of mRNA Doses Confirms Safety and Efficacy
A review of billions of mRNA vaccine doses published in The Lancet confirms 94% effectiveness against COVID-19 death. Serious side effects a
German Air Rescue Faces Cost Pressures as Every Second Counts
Air rescue in Germany can reach patients within minutes, but a planned cap on health insurance costs could endanger this rapid help. Crews a
French National Assembly Passes Assisted Dying Bill After Senate Rejection
The French National Assembly voted 295-232 in favor of an assisted dying bill, overriding a previous Senate rejection. The legislation grant
Abivax Shares Surge 36% on Positive Ulcerative Colitis Drug Data
Abivax shares jumped 36% after new Phase 3 data showed obefazimod induced clinical remission in 37.2% of previously non-responsive patients.
WHO Warns Europe's Current Heatwave Is a 'Dress Rehearsal' for Worse Summers Ahead
Europe's June heatwave has set record temperatures and caused hundreds of excess deaths in France and Spain. The WHO warns this is a 'dress
WHO Europe Chief Urges Governments to Treat Extreme Heat as a Health Emergency
WHO Europe director Hans Kluge has declared extreme heat a health crisis, urging governments to act before temperatures peak. Emergency call
Exclusive Breastfeeding Linked to Lower ADHD Symptoms in Norwegian Study
Researchers in Norway analyzed data from over 37,000 children and found that exclusive breastfeeding for up to six months is associated with
France Records ~1,000 Excess Deaths as Heatwave Grips Nation
France has recorded approximately 1,000 excess deaths since June 24 as a brutal heatwave pushed temperatures above 40°C. The hardest-hit reg
Under-50s Show Faster Biological Ageing, Linked to Rising Cancer Rates
New research reveals that people under 50 are ageing faster at a cellular level than previous generations. The study links this accelerated