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Babies are smarter than we thought, new study shows

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22.6 million deaths by 2030 if foreign aid cuts persist, study finds

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US WHO exit threatens global health security, ex-CDC official warns

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Spain achieves the world's first face transplant

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Which fruit juice is best for our health?

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Why weight loss drugs aren't Denmark's trump card in Greenland dispute

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Where are my keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things

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US life expectancy hit an all-time high last year at 79 years

In comparison, life expectancy at birth in the EU is 81.7 years.

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UK patient controls laptop with thoughts using Musk's Neuralink

Doctors say the early Neuralink results are promising, but the technology still remains experimental.

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Are you a night owl? New study links late nights to heart disease

Regularly sleeping late may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.

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Google’s new AI tool decodes DNA mutations. Here’s how it works

A new AI model by Google DeepMind can decipher DNA and predict mutations, opening new doors for disease research.

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Assisted dying: France rejects the bill in the Senate

Critics of the text range from right-wing politicians who oppose the idea in principle to initial supporters who considered the final text too watered down.

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Expired vaccines given to 253 people in Spain's Basque Country

None of the victims - most of them infants - have had any adverse side effects.

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As childhood obesity rises, WHO calls for healthier food in schools

With one in 10 children now living with obesity globally, the WHO is calling on governments to overhaul school food and create healthier eating environments.

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Scientists achieve pancreatic tumour regression in breakthrough study

A new study by researchers in Spain found that triple therapy eliminates pancreatic tumours in mice

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Nipah virus: What is it and why are countries on alert?

Two confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India have triggered international alert.

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Falling vaccination rates drive measles resurgence across Europe

Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan are no longer recognised as measles-free following a spike in cases in 2024.

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Do sleep tracking devices really help? Experts weigh in

As the devices continue to gain popularity, experts say it is important to understand what they can and cannot tell you, and how their data should be used.

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What to know about the baby formula scandal sweeping Europe

Global dairy giants maintain baby formula recall amid cereulide contamination scandal as France investigates two infant deaths.

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How grandparents’ brains may benefit from looking after children

Caring for grandchildren boosts older adults’ brain health, especially protecting grandmothers from memory and eloquence decline over time.

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Obesity is a direct cause of vascular-related dementia, study finds

Dementia is a growing global public health challenge, with no cure currently available. A recent study found that people with a genetically higher BMI had a substantially increased risk of vascular-related dementia.

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Global health experts outline main challenges at Davos 2026

Health experts met in Davos to discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of global health. Here are the key takeaways.

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The Victorian-era skin disease that’s causing the UK to itch

A lack of understanding about what scabies is and how it’s treated could be behind the United Kingdom’s sudden spike in cases, experts say.

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Underfunding women's health costs 75 million years of life

Collectively, women lose approximately 75 million years of healthy life each year – equivalent to a week of health lost per woman annually, according to a new report.

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Could a shingles vaccine help you live longer?

Besides protecting against the disease, the shingles vaccine could also be linked to slower biological ageing, a new study has found.

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The United States leaves WHO after one-year withdrawal process

22 January 2026 was the United States’ final day as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) after a year of polemic health policy decisions.

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Global dairy firms recall baby formula over toxic contamination fears

Nestlé, Danone, and Lactalis were forced to recall infant formula batches worldwide amid concerns of toxic cereulide contamination.

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Inventor of the 'suicide pod' says AI should decide who can end life

The inventor of the controversial Sarco suicide pod says AI software could one day replace psychiatrists in assessing mental capacity for those seeking assisted dying.

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Can binge-watching make you lonelier? New research suggests link

A new study suggests binge-watching TV can shift from a harmless habit to an addiction when driven by loneliness.

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Vaccine for aggressive skin cancer shows promising results in trials

A personalised mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows lasting benefits for patients with high-risk skin cancer.

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AI ultrasounds promise more accurate prenatal screenings. Here’s how

Prenatal ultrasounds miss up to half of fetal abnormalities, but a new AI-powered tool just cleared by the United States could help close that gap.

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Pet grief can be as severe as losing a human loved one, study finds

A UK study found that some pet owners develop prolonged grief disorder after the death of a pet, with symptoms mirroring those seen after human bereavement.

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Five tips to ease cold symptoms this winter

While there are no specific cures for the flu and the common cold, some simple measures can help manage symptoms and improve comfort.

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Could green inhalers cut health care’s climate footprint?

As climate change worsens respiratory diseases, doctors and drugmakers are exploring earlier diagnosis and low-carbon inhalers to cut emissions from care and protect patients.

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China's birthrate drops to its lowest level since 1949

China’s population has fallen for a fourth consecutive year, hitting its lowest birthrate since 1949 despite government efforts to boost fertility.

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Blue Monday or not, here’s how to lift your mood this winter

Regular exercise, sunlight, good sleep and social connection are key to beating the winter blues.

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Back pain may steal men’s sleep later in life, new study finds

Chronic back pain in men over 65 can lead to sleep problems later in life, new study finds.

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Men's sexual desire peaks at age 40, study finds

A new study contradicts long-held beliefs that male sexual desire declines in their twenties, highlighting the influence of individual variants over pure biology statistics.

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Social media may not be harming teenagers’ mental health, study finds

Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found.

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'Candida auris' fungus identified for the first time in Portugal

A team of researchers detected eight cases of "Candida auris" infection in Portugal in 2023. The fungus is present in around 60 countries.

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These small lifestyle changes could help you live longer, reports find

An extra five minutes of exercise and sleep, and half an hour less of sitting could significantly improve people’s lifespan and reduce mortality, according to two new studies.

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What is the ‘Are you Dead?’ app and what does it show about isolation?

Priced at about €1, the app has become the top paid app in China in the first week of January.

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How self tests could help reduce sexually transmitted infection rates

Last year, the US authorities approved the first at-home test that can detect three common infections in women — gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis — as well as the first home-based kit for the virus that causes cervical cancer.

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Flu season: How is the infection spreading across the EU?

While most EU countries continue to face a rise in flu cases, a higher share of citizens are getting vaccinated.

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WHO warns low taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol pose health risks

Low taxes, which are not in line with inflation, are ineffective in reducing alcohol or sugary drink consumption, the World Health Organization warns.

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Experts propose guidelines for a ‘safer’ amount of cannabis use

Researchers in the United Kingdom have proposed new limits for ‘safer’ cannabis use amid growing use and availability in the market.

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Google removes AI Overviews for health queries after accuracy concerns

An investigation by the Guardian found that Google’s AI-generated summaries gave out inaccurate health information.

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One night of sleep data can reveal risk of over 100 diseases: study

Stanford researchers taught an AI to “learn the language of sleep” to predict whether patients were at risk of developing over 100 conditions.

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Experts identify the main health challenges for 2026

Shifting global health leadership, AI, and climate change are set to shape the health agenda this year, amid funding cuts and workforce shortages.

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Studies link higher food preservative intake to cancer, diabetes risk

Large French cohort studies suggest that people who consume higher amounts of certain food preservatives have higher risks of type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

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NASA shortens space mission following an astronaut's health issue

The space agency pulled four astronauts from the International Space Station due to a 'serious medical condition' affecting one of the crew. It did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy.

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