World news about “Health”, including breaking news and archival articles published by euronews.
Swine Flu virus begins to mutate … underlying health conditions … Norwegian health authorities … The World Health Authority says … 21/11/2009 - tag: Health
Could worm therapy be answer to allergies? Our children are just too clean nowadays – or that’s the view of some scientists who believe a lack of exposure to… 05/11/2009 - tags: Health, Medicine, Research
Making shipbreaking a safer craft … rates, health risks and … training and health care in the … 05/11/2009 - tags: Environment, Health, Society
French health watchdog urges caution over mobiles … studies on the health effects of … - by French health watchdog … 22/10/2009 - tags: Health, Research, Technology
Eat it, Drink it, Move it ‘Eat it, Drink it, Move it’ is the latest EU anti-obesity campaign slogan. What’s new in this health initiative for… 06/10/2009 - tags: Food, Health, Obesity
Assessing Europe’s flu preparations Back to school time this year is overshadowed by the swine flu. Europe is bracing against the new virus — too much or… 10/09/2009 - tags: Europe, Health
Pretzel salt confusion … for health. The European … do through the health claims … 13/05/2009 - tag: Health
Swiss to tighten controls on assisted suicideThe Swiss government is to change the law on assisted suicide to ensure it is only used as a last resort by the… 29/10/2009 - tags: Health, Switzerland, Society
GMO protestors give Brussels food for thought.… presented the Health Commissioner … insisted that health and … and health damages that … Health Commissioner … 15/10/2009 - tags: Health, OGM, Agriculture
Senate Committee Backs Healthcare Reform… a sweeping healthcare overhaul. … to back a healthcare bill. … the private healthcare industry. … 13/10/2009 - tags: Health, USA, Barack Obama, Health reform
Europe told it could do better on HIV careThe number of Europeans contracting HIV is accelerating along with the number of people practising unsafe sex according… 13/10/2009 - tags: European Union, Health, AIDS
Health officials fear disease in quake-hit Indonesia… yes, there are health problems with … Indonesia's health minister has … 06/10/2009 - tags: Earthquakes, Health, Indonesia
EU-wide cancer initiative seeks to integrate efforts… concern health promotion and … practices in health care, … research, health information … 29/09/2009 - tags: EU Commission, Health, Cancer
New suicide puts pressure on France Telecom chiefThe latest suicide of a France Telecom worker has sparked new calls for the chief executive to resign. Didier Lombard… 29/09/2009 - tags: Health, Economy, Telecommunication
Belgium’s Solvay sells drugs divisionBelgium pharmaceutical, chemicals and plastics giant Solvay has announced it is to sell its drugs arm to US partner… 28/09/2009 - tags: Belgium, Health, pharmaceutical companies
EU promotes healthy eating for the YoungThe European Union has has launched a new healthy eating campaign aimed a children across the bloc entitled “Eat it… 28/09/2009 - tags: Europe, Food, Health, Children
Trial prompts new hope of an HIV vaccineUS and Thai scientists say they have made a breakthrough in the search for an HIV/Aids vaccine. Some 16,000… 24/09/2009 - tags: Health, Thailand, AIDS, Research, USA
Assisted suicide law in England “clarified”Multiple Sclerosis sufferer and campaigner, Debbie Purdy has welcomed the publication of new guidance on the law… 24/09/2009 - tags: Health, Law
Deal close in Ivorian toxic waste caseA UK-based oil trading company appears close to a settlement in a court case over the dumping of toxic waste in Ivory… 17/09/2009 - tags: Health, Ivory Coast, Justice, Pollution
Israel’s Peres back to work after passing outIsraeli President Shimon Peres has resumed normal duties despite briefly collapsing at a lecture in Tel Aviv on… 13/09/2009 - tags: Health, Israel, Politics
Israel’s President Shimon Peres leaves hospitalIsraeli President Shimon Peres has been given the all clear from hospital after briefly passing out during a lecture in… 13/09/2009 - tags: Health, Israel, Politics
Peres ‘recovering’ after collapseIsraeli President Shimon Peres is said to be recovering well and no longer in danger after briefly passing out during a… 13/09/2009 - tags: Health, Israel, Politics
Obama’s health reforms under microscope… America's healthcare system … But healthcare reform was … without any health insurance, and … 09/09/2009 - tags: Health, USA, Barack Obama, Health reform
Crunch time for Obama’s health care reforms… the American health care system … who made health-care reform a … without any health insurance, and … 09/09/2009 - tags: Health, USA, Barack Obama, Health reform
WHO tries to calm H1N1 vaccine fears… to the World Health Organisation. … to vaccinate health workers, … 02/09/2009 - tag: Health
New hope for better IVF treatmentAcross Europe, more and more women are struggling with infertility. Between 12 and 15 percent of women of child-bearing… 01/09/2009 - tags: European Union, Health, Research
The crutches that tell you how to healPhysiotherapists often find patients with leg injuries are not getting the best out of their crutches. Not using them… 31/08/2009 - tags: Health, Technology, United Kingdom
Report slams ‘bad, cruel’ treatment in UK hospitalsNational Health Service nurses in the UK have come under fire for their “cruel” and “demeaning” treatment of some… 27/08/2009 - tags: Health, United Kingdom, Scandal
EUROSCA project researches AtaxiaElizabeth Philippas has co-ordination problems. Her movements are unsure and sometimes uncontrolled because she has… 25/08/2009 - tags: Germany, Health
Swine flu death toll tops 1,000 worldwideAs swine flu continues its relentless spread around the planet, latest figures show it has killed more than 1,000… 06/08/2009 - tag: Health
“Toxic soup” families win landmark legal battleIn the UK, a group of families who claim their children were born with defects caused by exposure to toxic waste have… 30/07/2009 - tags: Health, United Kingdom
Shining some light on sunbed risks… bronzed and healthy all year … The World Health Organisation … to human health. … 29/07/2009 - tags: Health, Medicine, Cancer, medical research
Sunbeds classed as dangerous as smokingSunbeds are as dangerous as smoking, according to the World Health Organisation. Its International Agency for Research… 29/07/2009 - tags: Health, medical research
Macular degeneration hopeMost of us think that sight is the most important of ours senses. But many of us lose our eyesight as we grow older… 28/07/2009 - tags: Health, Research, medical research
Latest surgical robots at workIn Guy’s hospital in London, surgeons are using a new state of the art machine to perform surgery such as the removal… 27/07/2009 - tags: Health, United Kingdom, robot
Sarkozy spends night in hospital after collapsingFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has spent the night in hospital having heart tests after he was taken ill while out… 27/07/2009 - tags: France, Health, Nicolas Sarkozy, President
Flu pandemic covers close to 100 percent of the planetHealth experts have warned flu H1N1 is spreading and must be watched carefully in case it mutates. Close to 100… 24/07/2009 - tag: Health
100,000 new swine flu cases in EnglandThe number of new swine flu cases in England nearly doubled last week to an estimated 100,000. The figures were… 23/07/2009 - tags: Health, United Kingdom
Hesitation over swine flu measures… flu, world health authorities … than for human health issues". … 23/07/2009 - tags: Health, United Kingdom
Obama makes case for healthcare reform… his plans for healthcare reform the … I have great health insurance and … do not have health insurance, and … 23/07/2009 - tags: Health, USA
Race against time to produce vaccines… will be up to health authorities to … to the World Health Organisation … each country's health services to … 22/07/2009 - tag: Health
EU: “Summer travel will spread swine flu”… autumn, and EU health experts are … warned EU Health Commissioner … 22/07/2009 - tags: Europe, Health
Melanoma diagnosis that’s more than skin deepDoctors could soon receive help in diagnosing melanomas, the most aggressive form of skin cancer. Currently, a… 22/07/2009 - tags: Health, Research
First human trials of swine flu vaccineThe first human trials of a vaccine for H1N1 swine flu have begun in the Australian city of Adelaide. There is… 22/07/2009 - tag: Health
UN warning over H1N1 flu in poor nations… the World Health Organisation … up to national health authorities to … 22/07/2009 - tag: Health
Swine flu worsens; schools may close… The World Health Organisation … up to national health authorities to … autumn, with healthcare workers … 21/07/2009 - tag: Health
Stem cell hope for paraplegicsHundreds of thousands of Europeans suffer from a traumatic spinal cord injury, or SCI that leaves them wheelchair-bound… 21/07/2009 - tags: Health, Science, Research
Healthcare abroadIt is five years since the European Health Insurance Card was created. Now more than a third of Europeans – some 180… 21/07/2009 - tags: European Union, Health
Fit to fly airlines step up swine flu restrictionsBritish airlines have increased restrictions on suspected H1N1 carriers. BA along with Virgin Atlantic have told… 20/07/2009 - tag: Health
Turkey extends smoking banThe next phase of Turkey’s controversial smoking ban has come into force. The extension to the existing law from… 19/07/2009 - tags: Health, Turkey
Turkey gets set for smoking banTurks are gearing up to join the club of countries banning smoking inside bars, cafes and restaurants. Turkey’s… 18/07/2009 - tags: Health, Turkey
Turkish smokers prepare to go “cold Turkey”Turks are readying themselves for a drastic smoking ban that aims to curb the habit inside bars, cafes and restaurants… 18/07/2009 - tags: Health, Turkey
WHO warns of H1N1 vaccine delayThe WHO has said it could be the end of the year before a vaccine for the H1N1 influenza is properly licensed… 15/07/2009 - tag: Health
“Every country will need H1N1 vaccines” – WHO… World Health Organisation … also says health workers should … to ensure health systems keep … 14/07/2009 - tag: Health
Drug firms warned over genericsAn investigation into pharmaceutical companies conducted by the European Commission has followed up a preliminary… 08/07/2009 - tags: Drugs, Health, pharmaceutical companies
Remote-controlled scansAt Trousseau University Hospital near Tours in France, Professor Philippe Arbeille has devised a new remote ultrasound… 07/07/2009 - tags: France, Health, Technology
Treatment hope for alcoholicsResearchers in Gothenburg, in Sweden, have discovered that the hormone ghrelin seems to be connected to alcohol… 02/07/2009 - tags: Beverages, Health, Research
Greece introduces new smoking banA new, stricter law on smoking is being introduced in Greece, Europe’s heaviest smoking nation. Lighting up in… 01/07/2009 - tags: Greece, Health
Assistance dogs for diabeticsPaul Jackson (53) from Durham has type-2 diabetes which means his body can’t process the insulin it needs to keep his… 01/07/2009 - tags: Health, Security, Animal
Greek smoking ban comes into forceGreece has joined the growing club of countries with extensive smoking bans. From today, smoking is banned in… 01/07/2009 - tags: Greece, Health
100% screening for some cancers… for Health is also urging … Health Commissioner … 24/06/2009 - tags: Europe, Health
World hunger levels pass a billionA record number of people are going without food, according to a new report. More than a billion people – one in… 19/06/2009 - tags: Food, Health, United Nations
New technology helps treat sick flight passengersAs air travel grows, so does the risk of a medical emergency during a flight. As super carriers such as the A380 become… 16/06/2009 - tags: Airlines, Health, Technology
UK flu outbreak ‘under control’… Scotland's Health Ministry would … pre-existing health problems. … Scottish Health Minister … 15/06/2009 - tags: Health, United Kingdom
Swine flu cases detected in Toulouse collegeSeven college students in the suburbs of Toulouse in France are suffering from the H1N1 “swine flu” virus… 15/06/2009 - tag: Health
Salty food leads to disease… by the World Health Organisation. … maintaining a healthy weight are … 27/05/2009 - tags: Health, Medicine
Lung cancer early detection hopeLung cancer kills 240,000 people across the EU every year. Early diagnosis is vital but until now difficult. … 26/05/2009 - tags: Health, Research
No deal on virus sharing as WHO considers raising alertHealth negotiators from rich and poor countries have failed to reach a deal on virus sharing to produce vaccines. The… 17/05/2009 - tag: Health
French health workers say reforms won’t work… new national health law, and angry … the Senate. Health minister … "Health is expensive, … but for the Health bill the … 15/05/2009 - tags: France, Health
Mexico says it’s winning the ‘flu fightback… quarantine. Health experts there … The World Health Organisation … 04/05/2009 - tag: Health
Mexico breathes easier as ‘flu cases ease… World Health Organisation … Mexico's health authorities … 04/05/2009 - tag: Health
EU ministers cool on Mexican flight ban… to the health crisis. … Health Commissioner … 30/04/2009 - tag: Health
Debate over how to fight swine fluFrance says it will ask the European Union to suspend all flights going to Mexico at a meeting of EU health ministers… 29/04/2009 - tag: Health
Mexico’s economy laid low by fears of fluMexico City has re-opened for business this week but there isn’t much money changing hands, a symptom of the fear of… 28/04/2009 - tags: Health, Mexico
What is swine flu?The recent virus has left many questions unanswered but most experts agree that pork is still safe to eat. This… 28/04/2009 - tag: Health
Deadly flu virus continues to spreadFears are increasing that swine flu is turning into a global pandemic as governments across the world confirm more… 28/04/2009 - tag: Health
Recriminations in Mexico as flu toll grows… say no health officials have … testing. The health service says … Health Secretary Jose … say no health officials have … 28/04/2009 - tags: Health, Mexico
World governments mobilise as flu spreadsGovernments around the world are mobilising to prevent the spread of swine flu as the virus claims more lives and the… 28/04/2009 - tag: Health
WHO raises alert level as swine flu spreadsWith suspected cases cropping up worldwide, global concern is growing over the spread of swine flu. The World… 28/04/2009 - tags: Health, WHO
First cases of swine flu diagnosed in Europe… Spain's Health Minister … the World Health Organisation's … about our health and gave us a … 28/04/2009 - tags: Europe, Health
Swine flu spreads across the AmericasMedical authorities in the US are on high alert with more than 40 people in five states sickened by the new strain of… 28/04/2009 - tags: Health, North-America
Mexicans taking precautions and turning to prayerFaced with the seemingly growing threat of a highly contagious virus, few people in Mexcio are taking any chances… 27/04/2009 - tags: Health, America
More swine flu cases reported in Europe… the EU's health chief to … countries, EU health ministers will … 27/04/2009 - tag: Health
Europe must get used to flu outbreaksOne of Europe’s leading anti-flu scientists has said the continent must get used to further outbreaks of the virus… 27/04/2009 - tag: Health
Prostate cancer hopeProstate cancer is one of the leading causes of death among men in Europe, but new scientific research from Leicester… 27/04/2009 - tags: Health, Technology, Cancer
EU warns travellers to stay away from swine flu areasWith most cases outside Mexico and the US being described as relatively mild, governments around the world have tried… 27/04/2009 - tags: European Union, Health
Europe confirms swine flu case… Spanish health officials say … meeting of health ministers, the … the World Health Organisation … 27/04/2009 - tag: Health
Swine flu claims more victims in Mexico… a public health emergency … But UN health officials are … 27/04/2009 - tags: Health, Mexico
WHO working on new flu vaccine… The World Health Organisation … for health security, … 26/04/2009 - tag: Health
Swine flu fears go globalA deadly new flu virus is spreading beyond Mexico, sparking fears of a global flu pandemic. A quarter of the 81… 26/04/2009 - tags: Health, America
Mexicans stay home amid flu fearA new deadly flu virus suspected of causing more than 80 deaths is causing growing alarm in Mexico and around the… 26/04/2009 - tags: Health, America
WHO warns flu outbreak is of international concernMexico is continuing its battle to contain the spread of a new flu strain but latest reports say up to 81 people may… 26/04/2009 - tags: Health, America
Flu strain outbreaks worry WHO… The World Health Organisation … of the World Health Organisation … 25/04/2009 - tag: Health
Strict measures to fight deadly flu in Mexico… international health authorities … global health officials have … Health experts … 25/04/2009 - tags: Health, America
Concern grows over spread of Mexico flu virus… Hartl, World Health Organisation … Health experts … 25/04/2009 - tags: Health, America
Nnew filters protect eyesightStrong light, artificial or natural, can damage our eyes. But now, Celia Sanchez Ramos, a professor at Complutense… 20/04/2009 - tags: Health, Technology
Longer EU minimum maternity leave proposedThe minimum period of maternity leave in the EU should go up by almost 50 per cent according to the European… 16/04/2009 - tags: Health, Children
The drip-drip-drip of Poland’s health sector brain drain… is suffering a health sector … Poor health-sector funding … 09/04/2009 - tags: Health, Poland
