For the first time in 40 years, the Olympics will not be broadcast in Russia
Not a single TV channel, streaming platform or cinema in Russia will show the competitions from the Summer Olympics in Paris, which begin on July 26, sports.ru writes. This happened…
US cases of avian flu in cattle are causing concern. How prepared is Europe for the bird flu threat?
Scientists are raising the alarm about US cases of H5N1 in cows as transmission to humans is easier. Here in Europe, steps are being taken to prepare. A strain of…
EU Court to rule on vaccine controversy ahead von der Leyen’s crucial confirmation vote
Ursula von der Leyen will seek European Parliament’s backing for her appointment as Commission chief next week, but an unexpected ruling arriving from Luxembourg could stymie proceedings. The European Court…
21 million fewer children are receiving critical vaccines than before COVID, WHO says
The world has yet to catch up from a major drop in childhood immunisations during the COVID pandemic, according to new data. Fewer children are getting vaccinated today than they…
Tampons contain metals, including lead, zinc, and arsenic, researchers say
A new study detected concentrations of 16 metals in different kinds of tampons, but researchers say the work is just a first step because they don’t know if they are…
IVF success drops by 38 per cent with exposure to air pollution, study finds
Being exposed to air pollution around the time of egg retrieval can significantly curb the odds of a successful transfer through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a new study has found.…
How to avoid PFAS: 5 common items to avoid to minimise exposure to ‘forever chemicals’
Euronews Health compiled a list of five common items with PFAS or “forever chemicals”. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals”, are used across various industries, from electronics…
Talc classified as ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans by WHO agency
Talc was classified as “probably carcinogenic” due in part to limited evidence linking it to ovarian cancer, an international agency said. Talc was classified as “probably carcinogenic” to humans by…
UK sugar tax slashed children’s added sugar intake from sodas and soft drinks, study finds
Many soft drink manufacturers reformulated their products after the tax was announced in 2016, helping to reduce kids’ added sugar consumption over the next three years. The United Kingdom’s sugar…
Why are we still seeing cases of plague and what symptoms should you look out for?
A new case of the plague has been detected in the US. Why is the infamous infection still a thing and what symptoms do you need to be aware of?…