Spain records 5,232 heat-related deaths in 2026, the highest figure since 2015
The Iberian Peninsula endured one of its most punishing summers on record in 2026, and the human cost…
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Estonia moves to protect youth’s mental health in the digital age
Across Europe, governments are scrambling to answer a question that has moved from academic journals into parliamentary chambers:…
Strength training during pregnancy may help reduce diabetes risk
Pregnant women who followed a structured resistance-training regimen reported markedly better overall quality of life than those receiving…
Unstable hours, unequal health: The hidden health cost of unpredictable work
Predictability in one's work schedule may matter as much as the total number of hours logged. A recent…
Hot nights are stealing your sleep and affecting your health. Here’s how
When you drift into sleep, your body enters a critical repair phase. Heart rate slows, physiological activity eases,…
Why do astronauts get constipated in space? Blood tests offer new clues
For decades, crew members on long-duration space missions have reported sluggish bowel function, yet the physiological mechanism behind…
Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes country’s worst as virus spreads at “exceptional pace”
The Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes the country's deadliest epidemic to date, with official figures published Monday confirming…
Around 41% of people who saw UK government heat alerts took no action, study finds
The summer of 2026 delivered some of the most punishing heat England has ever endured. Glaciers melted, lakes…
How to avoid tick bites and diseases they spread this summer
From spring through autumn, ticks roam freely across forests, grasslands, parks, gardens, and virtually any European landscape where…
Being attentive can influence what happens inside your body, study finds
Common wisdom tells us to look away from pain — scroll through a video, engage in conversation, throw…