Health
The Citizens’ Initiative “My Voice, My Choice” has achieved a significant milestone in its campaign for safe and accessible abortion across the European Union. By securing over one million signatures…
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been significantly underestimated, according to a groundbreaking new study published in the Lancet Psychiatry. Previously estimated to affect one in 271 individuals,…
The rise of standing desks has been fueled by the promise of mitigating the detrimental health effects of prolonged sitting, a common plight for office workers. Marketing often touts benefits…
The proliferation of online health information has led to a surge in self-diagnosis, with nearly half of the UK population utilizing digital resources to identify their ailments, according to a…
Italy is taking its first steps towards tackling its growing obesity problem with the establishment of a €4.2 million public fund, allocated over three years. While the country’s current obesity…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a mysterious disease outbreak that has claimed the lives of at least 37 people and afflicted nearly 600 in the remote…
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly used in the production of plastics and resins, has come under intense scrutiny due to its potential adverse effects on human health. The European…
The European Commission’s proposed Critical Medicines Act, aimed at addressing the persistent shortages of essential medications within the EU, faces an uncertain timeline for its unveiling. Despite new Health Commissioner…
The retraction of a 2020 study on hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment from the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents marks a significant development in the ongoing scientific and ethical debate…
The global pursuit of longevity has yielded remarkable success, with life expectancy increasing significantly over the past two decades. However, this achievement has been shadowed by a concerning trend: the…
