Health & Wellness
Man bites back at killer dog bites with smart optics
Non-invasive diagnostics such as light scanners and swabs are increasingly used to diagnose illness in people. Now EU-backed scientists are trying to extend the...
UN health agency launches bid to stop a new global pandemic
“Arboviruses” might not be something most of us are familiar with, but for almost four billion people, they’re a deadly threat – which is...
WHO publishes first-ever country estimates on unintended pregnancy, abortion
Data analysis on unintended pregnancy and abortion from 150 countries has revealed major disparities in accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare, the UN health agency,...
Misinformation that Omicron is ‘the last COVID-19 variant’ fuelling uptick worldwide
A combination of factors, including misinformation that the pandemic is over, the lifting of mask mandates, ending physical distancing - and a more transmissible...
How flossing and brushing may be good for your lungs
From chewing sticks to using twigs, hog bristles and horsehair, people have been polishing their pearly whites for millennia. Now EU scientists are investigating...
Better cancer screening proves a game-changer
Don’t underestimate the lifesaving ability of cancer screening. For lung cancer and prostate cancer, screening is recommended across the EU, based on the most...
The long journey to a rare disease diagnosis
Rare diseases constitute a major health issue in Europe: an estimated 30 million people live with one, and of these, 50% have not received...
Best Hospitals for Proton Therapy
Photon radiation therapy is among the first-line treatments in oncology, with almost half of patients receiving it. But sometimes the tumor is located close...
EU Mission on Cancer add real momentum to tackle the entire disease pathway
The implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Mission on Cancer will go far beyond research and innovation to develop new solutions...
Redefining life-long benefits of sexual health
From adolescence to old age, sexual health constantly needs to be revaluated in the light of every individual’s changing circumstances, the UN health agency said on Friday.
According...