Health
The 2023-2024 flu season in Europe is marked by concerningly low influenza vaccination rates, particularly among high-risk groups like older adults and healthcare workers. This vulnerability coincides with a strained…
The Complex Interplay of Genetics, Brain Development, and Mental Health in the Onset of Eating Disorders Eating disorders, encompassing conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, pose a…
France is experiencing a deepening youth mental health crisis, with young people seeking mental health services at a significantly higher rate than before the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge mirrors a…
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has introduced a groundbreaking tool, the European Shortages Monitoring Platform (ESMP), designed to revolutionize the monitoring and management of medicine shortages across Europe. This innovative…
The detrimental effects of even a single cigarette on lifespan and overall health have been reaffirmed by recent research, underscoring the urgency of smoking cessation efforts. A new study, leveraging…
The quaint town of Belcastro, nestled in the southern Italian region of Calabria, has found itself at the center of a peculiar predicament. Mayor Antonio Torchia, in a move that…
The Belgian Federal Food Agency (FASFC) recently issued a public health warning against consuming Christmas trees, following a campaign by the city of Ghent encouraging residents to reuse pine needles…
The Portuguese National Health Service (SNS) is grappling with a significant crisis, marked by excessive wait times for urgent medical care. Patients across the country, particularly in major cities like…
The prevalence of gender-affirming care, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, among transgender and gender-diverse youth in the United States is remarkably low, according to a comprehensive analysis of over…
Milan, Italy’s financial and fashion capital, has implemented a comprehensive ban on smoking in outdoor public spaces, marking the culmination of a series of restrictions initiated in 2021. This stringent…
