Browsing: Health

– In 2025, more than half of the adult population within the European Union was classified as either overweight or obese, according to recent Eurostat statistics. Specifically, 16.3% of adults were affected by obesity, while an additional 35.4% fell into

– United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has issued an urgent plea for increased international efforts as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo expands into six provinces. Fletcher emphasized to UN member states that the epidemic

– Russian scientists have explored a bioactive surface layer aimed at enhancing the integration of titanium orthopedic implants with bone tissue. This innovative coating incorporates calcium phosphate derived from hydroxyapatite and contains nitrogen compounds linked to nitric oxide synthesis. Laboratory

– Cholera remains a critical health challenge across several African nations, prompting international aid efforts. In response to the rising number of cases during 2026, the European Commission has committed €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding aimed at combating cholera

– In the realm of neurodegenerative disorders, vanishing white matter disease (VWM) remains a challenging condition with limited treatment options. Recent research from Amsterdam UMC suggests that guanabenz, an established blood pressure medication, might have a role in delaying the

– World Health Organization officials issued an urgent warning Friday concerning the rapid intensification of the health emergency in Central Africa. In statements to international media, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic

– In a significant public health report, Belgian research institute Sciensano disclosed that in 2022, a total of 9,509 fatalities were associated with excessively high body mass index. This figure constitutes 8.2 percent of all deaths recorded that year in

– European health organizations are calling for binding EU measures to protect people from extreme heat and related health risks. The Health and Environment Alliance, or HEAL, wants measurable climate resilience targets across the bloc. It also supports mandatory national

– In a detailed review published in Circulation by the American Heart Association, researchers confirmed that healthy adults can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily without adverse effects on the heart. This amount roughly equates to five

Belgium recorded 1,747 more deaths than expected during the heatwave from June 18 through July 1, 2026. The increase represented 47.8% excess mortality across the country during the measured period. Sciensano released the updated figures after reviewing deaths through the