Stealthy tobacco lobbying: Watchdogs denounce gaps in EU transparency rules Weak EU transparency rules have enabled tobacco companies to quietly shape policymaking in Brussels, a new investigation warns. Euronews · Dec 11, 2025
Europeans are burned out. What would it take to boost mental health at work? Companies are investing more than ever in well-being – but the mental health of employees only seems to be getting worse. Euronews · Dec 8, 2025
More than 1 million deaths avoidable in the EU: Which country has highest preventable death rate? Avoidable mortality rates are significantly higher in Eastern Europe compared to Western and Northern Europe. Euronews Health takes a closer look at preventable and treatable death rates. Euronews · Dec 2, 2025
What age do humans reach their mental peak? It’s not as old as you think Feel too old to take up a new hobby? Think again. A new study suggests humans reach their cognitive prime between the ages of 55 and 60. Euronews · Oct 26, 2025
Flu season is coming for Europe. How bad could it be this year? It’s difficult to say just how severe the flu season will be before it starts. Here’s how experts try to predict it. Euronews · Oct 25, 2025
Does the October clock change really affect your health? Here’s what experts say The clock going back for winter is far less disruptive than the spring shift, which has been linked to spikes in heart attacks and traffic accidents. Euronews · Oct 24, 2025
Health care spending: Where are out-of-pocket costs highest across Europe? Fifteen per cent of health care spending in the EU comes from household out-of-pocket payments. Euronews Health takes a close look at how and why these shares vary widely across Europe. Euronews · Oct 20, 2025
Gut health is all the rage. Experts share 5 tips to sort fact from fiction Euronews Health breaks down how to differentiate the hype from reality when it comes to the science on gut health. Euronews · Oct 11, 2025
Organised or moody? These are the personality traits that could predict how long you live A new study has revealed the nuanced personality traits that could predict the length of our lifespan. Researchers believe it could pave the way for more individualised healthcare. Euronews · Oct 6, 2025
A glass half empty? The truth behind functional drinks and their promises to make us feel calmer Functional beverages such as TRIP drinks quench our need for quick fixes in a wellness-obsessed landscape. But how much of what they promise is true? Euronews · Sep 28, 2025
Are ultra-processed foods all that bad? What we know – and some simple swaps to boost your diet A well-balanced diet is about much more than determining whether certain foods are ultra-processed or not. But if you want to simplify your diet, here’s where to start. Euronews · Sep 20, 2025
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic work well for kids and teens, study finds. But should kids take them? The popular drugs worked well to help children and adolescents lose weight and lower their blood sugar levels, a new review found. Euronews · Sep 15, 2025
The Sunday Scaries: Why the end of the weekend feels so hard. Here's how you can ease it Strategies such as protecting Sundays with intentional plans, setting work-life boundaries, and small routines like preparing clothes or lunches can help ease the dread. Euronews · Sep 14, 2025
Why women are turning against the contraceptive pill and toward fertility trackers Negative side effects and social media misinformation are making young women distrustful of the contraceptive pill. But are the natural methods they’re turning to any safer? Euronews · Sep 13, 2025
Euronews · Sep 4, 2025 'A new tobacco epidemic': Experts warn vaping may cause irreversible harm to children’s health "This epidemic is being led and organised by the nicotine industry,” one expert told Euronews Health.
Euronews · Aug 27, 2025 ‘I started to put my self-worth in numbers on a scale’: How eating disorder cases in men are rising Often stereotyped as a female problem, anorexia is on the rise among men worldwide, with evidence suggesting they are at greater risk of severe illness and death.
Euronews · Aug 14, 2025 Eli Lilly hikes UK price of blockbuster weight loss drug Mounjaro by up to 170% The price hike is not expected to affect access for patients who receive Mounjaro through the National Health Service (NHS).
Euronews · Aug 10, 2025 Can nature, art, and sport heal? Inside Europe’s growing social prescribing movement From forest walks to painting classes, doctors are prescribing non-medical treatments for better health.
Euronews · Aug 5, 2025 Perimenopause: What are the symptoms, and why are women calling it ‘cougar puberty?’ Women are rebranding perimenopause as ‘cougar puberty’ on social media, encouraging open discourse on a historically under-researched yet near-universal health issue.
Euronews · Aug 3, 2025 How do mineral and chemical sunscreens work and what do we know about their health effects? Mineral and chemical sunscreens work differently, but both are considered safe when used correctly.
Euronews · Aug 1, 2025 Swedish doctors warn parents about hormone treatments after a baby girl grows a ‘micropenis’ Endocrinologists in Sweden warn that parents who use hormonal creams can easily transfer the substance to their children through skin-to-skin contact.
Euronews · Jul 29, 2025 Liver cancer cases could double by 2050. A new study says 60% are preventable Experts call for urgent global action on hepatitis, alcohol, and obesity as new data shows that while preventable liver cancer cases are on the rise, the right mix of policy, prevention, and public awareness could save millions of lives.
Euronews · Jul 28, 2025 'Forever chemicals’ found in reusable period products. What do we know about their health impact? Underwear and reusable pads show the highest levels of a marker indicating intentionally added PFAS, raising concerns about the safety of menstrual products, according to new research.
Euronews · Jul 21, 2025 Four-day work weeks are good for employees’ mental and overall health, pilots in 6 countries find Six months after starting a four-day work week experiment, workers reported better physical and mental health and less burnout.
Euronews · Jul 19, 2025 When is it too hot to work? Know the signs of heat stress, your working rights, and how to cool down With intense heatwaves in Europe, it’s important to understand the risks and symptoms of heat stress, and to know your rights as a worker.