Public health

Health news

When antibiotics stop working: Europe's growing superbug threat

Antimicrobial resistance, responsible for an estimated 35,000 deaths each year in the European Union, is spreading across humans, animals and the environment, prompting calls for a broader approach to tackling one of public health's biggest challenges.

7 November 2026

Health news

Healthier salt could prevent millions of deaths

Switching to potassium-enriched salt could prevent almost three million deaths and 10 million cases of cardiovascular and kidney disease worldwide every year, researchers say.

4 November 2026

Health news

Spain introduces paid menopause sick leave from December 2026

From 1 December, female workers with impairing conditions linked to the menopause can access specific medical leave. Spain thus expands labour protection for women, while other European countries still do not provide a similar measure.

3 November 2026

Health news

The seven days I thought I might have breast cancer

Seven days of uncertainty following a breast biopsy become a deeply personal reckoning with cancer, family history and fear. From that experience, Euronews reporter Monica Pinna explores Europe's persistent inequalities in early detection and care.

31 October 2026

Health news

Which vaccinations are recommended for this autumn

In Germany new recommendations for coronavirus vaccinations now apply. Even last year far fewer people had themselves vaccinated against flu.

30 October 2026

Earth News

Climate disinformation a ‘public health threat’, warns new WHO report

“Climate disinformation is not only a problem of false rumours and mistruths; it is also a problem of power, incentives and accountability.”

26 October 2026

Health news

Major emitters fall short on climate action despite health pledges

Governments claim to protect public health while failing to tackle fossil fuel dependence, as new research by the Global Climate and Health Alliance exposes a gap between climate rhetoric and action.

23 October 2026

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Yemen: Tanks fire as fighting erupts on the outskirts of Taiz

Tanks and gunfire mark renewed clashes on the outskirts of Taiz. Inside the Yemeni city, mounting rubbish and blocked roads are raising concerns about public health.

21 October 2026

Health news

Trump signs order aimed at boosting women’s health research

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing two bodies to boost women’s health research, address gaps in medical knowledge and improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

19 October 2026

Health news

AI in healthcare: from fighting epidemics to family doctors

A situation report in an hour instead of a day: in Africa's fight against Ebola, AI shows how it can bolster healthcare, in Germany too. But experts warn of opaque systems and unresolved risks.

15 October 2026

Health news

Climate change is putting Europe’s brain health at risk

Rising temperatures, poor air quality and the spread of infectious diseases could increase the burden of neurological disorders, with the most vulnerable communities facing the greatest risks.

14 October 2026

Health news

"Global health is a team sport": World Health Summit in Berlin

In a world of multiple crises, global health must once again be seen as a team sport, says World Health Summit president Prof Dr Axel R. Pries in an interview with Euronews. He also sees Europe, built on the EU framework, in a leading role.

14 October 2026

Health news

Can AI help healthcare move from treatment to prevention?

AI could help identify people at risk of developing certain conditions before they become ill, allowing healthcare providers to intervene earlier. But technology alone will not deliver that change.

13 October 2026

Health news

The disease that once ravaged Europe still exists: could plague return to Spain?

The death of a scientist in Russia has reignited fears of plague. Spain has seen no local cases for decades, yet the disease persists elsewhere. How real is the risk in Europe?

8 October 2026

Health news

Researchers are after Sardinian women's longevity secret

Researchers say Bolotana, a town of just a bit more than 2,000 inhabitants in Sardinia, may join Japan’s Okinawa and Greece’s Ikaria among the world's longevity hotspots.

8 October 2026

Health news

Menopause medicine crisis goes beyond Spain

The shortage of Lenzetto has had a domino effect on other menopause hormone treatments in Spain and other European countries. Spain's Health Ministry expects supplies to improve in November, but Spain's Medicines watchdog warns the timetable is still unclear.

8 October 2026