Browsing: Health

– According to the latest data from European Union, 16.3% of adults in 2025 were classified as obese. An additional 35.4% fell into the pre-obese category. Collectively, these two groups make up 51.7% of individuals aged 18 and older. The

– United Nations humanitarian leader Tom Fletcher has urged swift international cooperation amid the expanding Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which now affects six provinces. Addressing UN member states, Fletcher highlighted that the epidemic is advancing

– Russian scientists have investigated a bioactive coating aimed at improving the interaction between titanium orthopedic implants and bone tissue. The innovative material incorporates calcium phosphate sourced from hydroxyapatite and includes nitrogen compounds linked to nitric oxide synthesis. Laboratory experiments

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

– According to Amsterdam UMC, guanabenz, a medication traditionally used for blood pressure management, may have the ability to decelerate the progression of vanishing white matter disease in pediatric patients. In a phase 1/2 trial involving 33 ambulatory children, their

– World Health Organization officials issued a crucial alert on Friday, highlighting the rapid intensification of the health emergency in Central Africa. During statements to international media, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed that the ongoing Ebola epidemic in the

– In a significant public health release, Belgian research institute Sciensano disclosed that having an excessively high body mass index was associated with 9,509 fatalities in 2022. This figure makes up 8.2 percent of all deaths in Belgium during that

– Leading health organizations across Europe are advocating for obligatory EU policies aimed at safeguarding populations from extreme heat events and associated health dangers. The Health and Environment Alliance, known as HEAL, emphasizes the need for measurable climate resilience benchmarks

– A thorough review published in Circulation by the American Heart Association confirms that healthy adults can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily without risking cardiovascular issues. This amount corresponds to roughly five 8-ounce servings of black

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