Health

Cardiovascular diseases are Europe's leading cause of death, causing 1.7M deaths annually

Cardiovascular diseases are Europe's leading cause of death, causing 1.7M deaths annually

1 in 3 young people are overweight or obese, according to EU medicine agency

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Study warns microplastics weaken oceans’ carbon-absorbing role
07.01.2026

Study warns microplastics weaken oceans’ carbon-absorbing role

Researchers say plastic pollution is undermining oceans’ role as key natural buffer against climate change

Uncontrolled vitamin D supplement use can cause poisoning, Turkish expert warns
07.01.2026

Uncontrolled vitamin D supplement use can cause poisoning, Turkish expert warns

Endocrinologist says excessive intake may lead to high calcium levels, kidney damage and life-threatening complications, urging medical supervision

UK bans junk food ads on TV, online to curb childhood obesity
05.01.2026

UK bans junk food ads on TV, online to curb childhood obesity

Government says new rules will remove up to 7.2 billion calories from children’s diets each year

Redefining obesity could put 3 in 4 US adults in category: Study
30.12.2025

Redefining obesity could put 3 in 4 US adults in category: Study

JAMA study shows more than 75% of American adults could qualify as obese under revised criteria

Doctors Without Borders warns of measles outbreak in Sudan’s Darfur after more than 1,300 cases reported
26.12.2025

Doctors Without Borders warns of measles outbreak in Sudan’s Darfur after more than 1,300 cases reported

Delays in vaccination campaigns left children unprotected as conflict disrupts health services, MSF says