Browsing: Health

– Based on the latest Eurostat data, in 2025, 16.3% of European Union adults were classified as obese. Additionally, 35.4% of adults fell into the pre-obese category. Together, these groups made up 51.7% of individuals aged 18 and over. The

– United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has called for urgent international action as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo expands across six provinces. Fletcher told UN member states that the epidemic was moving faster than

– Russian scientists have conducted initial assessments of a bioactive coating aimed at improving the interaction between titanium orthopedic implants and bone tissue. The innovative material incorporates calcium phosphate derived from hydroxyapatite and includes nitrogen compounds linked to nitric oxide

– In a move to bolster health initiatives in Africa, the European Commission has announced a dedicated emergency humanitarian contribution of €2.3 million aimed at combating cholera outbreaks across West and Central Africa. The funds will be channeled to Nigeria,

– Researchers at Amsterdam UMC report that guanabenz, an older blood pressure drug, may slow vanishing white matter disease in children. The phase 1/2 trial followed 33 ambulatory children and compared their outcomes with 66 matched historical controls. The study

– World Health Organization officials issued a vital alert Friday concerning the rapid growth of the health emergency in Central Africa. During an interview with international media, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus verified that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the

– In a groundbreaking report, Belgian research institute Sciensano revealed that in 2022, a body mass index considered excessively high was associated with 9,509 deaths. This figure represents 8.2 percent of all fatalities recorded in Belgium during that year, indicating

– As European nations confront rising temperatures, health organizations across the continent are advocating for legally binding EU directives aimed at safeguarding populations from the dangers of extreme heat and associated health issues. The Health and Environment Alliance, also known

– In a detailed review published in Circulation by the American Heart Association, it is affirmed that healthy adults can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily without risking cardiovascular health. This amount corresponds roughly to five 8-ounce

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