Health
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Infections behind one in eight cancer cases worldwide, IARC study finds
Infections caused 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, or 12% of the global total. The burden falls hardest on low- and middle-income count
Netherlands reports first child euthanasia under expanded law
The Netherlands has confirmed its first child euthanasia case under the 2024 expansion, involving a one-year-old with severe brain damage. T
EU pushes routine cardiovascular checks to curb silent killers
Cardiovascular disease kills 1.7 million Europeans annually and costs over €282 billion. The EU's new Screening Week aims to catch risks ear
Birdwatching emerges as a novel therapy for stroke-related aphasia
A University of Montana program pairs stroke survivors with aphasia and birdwatching experts to practice communication in nature. Early resu
Exercise matches painkillers for many pain types, study finds
A review of 157 studies finds exercise reduces pain by about 1.1 points on a 10-point scale, comparable to common painkillers. Low-intensity
Obesity costs Europe up to 1.4% of GDP, industry report finds
Obesity and overweight cost eight European economies up to 1.4% of GDP annually, according to a pharmaceutical industry report. The burden r
French trials test robots and AI as companions in Alzheimer's care
Paris's Broca Hospital is testing robots such as NAO, Paro and Miroki to stimulate conversation and provide comfort for patients with neurod
Early childhood sugar rationing linked to lower adult anxiety risk
New research from the University of Surrey suggests that sugar restriction in early life may lower the risk of adult anxiety. The study, usi
Greek ophthalmologists warn against unproven eye treatments
The Hellenic Ophthalmological Society has issued a stark warning about unproven eye treatments, from iridology to 'no-glasses' exercises. Th
Lisbon releases 30,000 sterile mosquitoes to curb disease vector
Lisbon is releasing 30,000 sterile male Asian tiger mosquitoes in Alvalade as a final trial. The goal is to reduce the wild population that
Rome's Colosseum lights up pink for breast cancer awareness
Rome's Colosseum was illuminated pink for a breast cancer prevention campaign. The event came hours before the monument closed following the
Loneliness and isolation can cut disease-free years by six
Loneliness and social isolation are linked to up to six fewer disease-free years, according to a study of over 270,000 adults. The toll is g