Browsing: Health

– According to the latest data from European Union, 16.3% of adults were classified as obese in 2025. Additionally, 35.4% of the adult population fell into the pre-obese range. These two groups combined represent 51.7% of individuals aged 18 and

– United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has issued a call for swift international action as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread across six provinces. Addressing UN member states, Fletcher emphasized that the

– Russian scientists have investigated a bioactive layer aimed at improving the interaction between titanium orthopedic implants and bone tissue. This material incorporates calcium phosphate derived from hydroxyapatite and includes nitrogen compounds linked to nitric oxide production. Laboratory experiments demonstrated

– The European Commission has committed €2.3 million in urgent humanitarian aid to combat cholera outbreaks in West and Central Africa. This support aims to assist Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Chad. Officials explained that the funds will

– According to Amsterdam UMC, guanabenz, an older medication used to manage blood pressure, shows promise in slowing the progression of vanishing white matter disease in pediatric patients. The phase 1/2 trial observed 33 children who could walk and compared

– World Health Organization officials issued a stark warning on Friday regarding the rapid growth of the health emergency in Central Africa. During statements to international media, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the

– In a significant public health announcement, Belgian research institute Sciensano revealed that a high body mass index was linked to 9,509 fatalities in 2022. This figure makes up 8.2 percent of all Belgian deaths that year, translating to more

– In Europe, health organizations are advocating for enforceable EU policies aimed at safeguarding populations from extreme heat and associated health threats. The Health and Environment Alliance, also known as HEAL, emphasizes the need for quantifiable climate resilience objectives across

– A detailed review published in Circulation by the American Heart Association indicates that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily does not pose cardiovascular risks for healthy adults. This quantity corresponds roughly to five 8-ounce servings of plain

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