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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?

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'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.

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‘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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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World’s first malaria treatment for newborn babies gets approval

Several African countries where malaria is widespread are expected to swiftly approve the new medicine following Swissmedic’s decision.

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‘Very obvious:’ Novo Nordisk may be illegally advertising Ozempic, says Spain’s health secretary

Spain is investigating Novo Nordisk over concerns it may be indirectly marketing its weight loss drugs. Euronews Health spoke to the country’s health secretary to find out more.

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Exclusive: At-home spit test that measures hormone levels is now certified as a contraceptive

The test, which uses saliva to track a hormone that plays a role in fertility, is expected to roll out across Europe this year.

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Does coffee fight ageing? What the science really shows about it being good for your health

Coffee comes with some health benefits, but that doesn’t mean aficionados should drink as much as they want.

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Unmet medical needs: Which countries in Europe are struggling the most to provide healthcare?

Unmet medical needs are mostly linked to issues within the healthcare system, such as high costs and long waiting lists. Here's how countries compare.

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Why hospitals say wasting less laughing gas will help them fight climate change

An Irish hospital is trying to stop wasting the anaesthetic nitrous oxide over climate change concerns. Should others follow suit?

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Patients with mysterious rare diseases get a second chance at diagnosis with data-sharing project

Many rare disease patients do not receive a formal genetic diagnosis, but a European data-sharing project aimed to give them a second chance.

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Is Europe doing enough to prepare for the potential threat of bird flu to humans?

Public health risks remain low, but experts in Europe are calling for more surveillance given the virus is so widespread among birds.

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The UK is rolling out a world-first vaccine for gonorrhoea. What about the rest of Europe?

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

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Meet Aqemia, the French start-up leveraging AI-backed physics tools for drug discovery

The start-up aims to use AI to drastically reduce the time and money it takes to develop new drugs.

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World Health Assembly: Pandemic treaty and budget cuts to top agenda at major annual WHO meeting

The annual meeting sets priorities for the next year in global health leadership.

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German woman has no signs of cancer after undergoing a new double-lung transplant surgery

The surgery method could offer new hope for some late-stage cancer patients who are out of other options.

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1 in 3 doctors in Europe are older than 55. Which countries are most at risk from ageing workforces?

Projections reveal that an ageing health workforce is struggling to keep pace with the EU's rapidly ageing population. This is why it's an issue.

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