5 ways to protect your health when air pollution spikes Small changes to your routine can cut your exposure more than you might think. Euronews · Mar 24
Europe misses 1 out of 5 tuberculosis cases as drug resistance rises, health agencies warn Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Euronews · Mar 24
Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report. Euronews · Mar 24
Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies Asian countries are burning more coal to keep power going as the war in the Middle East disrupts other fossil fuel supplies The Independent UK · Mar 24
The myth of meritocracy: why universal water access is a prerequisite for a fair society In developed economies, water has become a victim of its own social success. For those with universal access to it, a form of cognitive dissonance has taken hold: we fret over looming threats of scarcity while enjoying an uninterrupted, completely dependable supply. Just turn on the tap, and the problem… The Conversation · Mar 20
Mental health misinformation widespread on social media, study finds Social media is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis. Euronews · Mar 20
‘Nuclear catastrophe’: As Trump’s war in the Middle East descends into chaos, WHO begins atomic disaster prep Civilization was fun while it lasted, wasn't it? We Got This Covered · Mar 19
WHO officials admit they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran World Health Organization staff remain ‘vigiliant’ in the event of a nuclear incident The Independent UK · Mar 18
'A Nefarious Organisation:' Argentina Joins US in Leaving WHO Amid Health Controversies Argentina officially exited the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 17 March 2026, joining the United States in a historic pivot toward 'health sovereignty' and bilateral diplomacy. International Business Times UK · Mar 18
Argentina has officially left the World Health Organization Javier Milei's government finalises Argentina's withdrawal from the WHO, citing health sovereignty. Despite this, it assures that international cooperation in health will continue through bilateral and regional agreements. Euronews · Mar 18
'The biggest challenge’ and ‘opportunity’: Euronews Health Summit key takeaways Medicine shortages, European health sovereignty, the ethical lines of AI, and mental health dominated the conversation Euronews’ Health Summit in Brussels. Euronews · Mar 17
Argentina formally exits WHO, following US withdrawal earlier this year Argentina has officially exited the World Health Organization, following a year-long announcement by President Javier Milei's administration. Citing the WHO's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic and political motivations over science, Buenos Aires has completed its withdrawal. This move mirrors the United States' earlier departure and raises concerns about global… The Times of India · Mar 17
Attacks on hospitals are surging in war zones. What do the laws of war say about protecting them? Afghanistan says at least 400 people have been killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul on Monday night, with potentially hundreds more wounded. The Conversation · Mar 17
Doctor Who's Christmas Special May Bring Back David Tennant, But I Hope They Don't I'm good on this. Cinemablend · Mar 16
Euronews · Mar 16 From diagnosis to data: How AI is reshaping healthcare and raising ethical questions Can artificial intelligence reshape healthcare without deepening inequalities or outpacing the rules designed to govern it? Experts will debate the boundaries of Europe’s digital health future at Euronews Health Summit on 17 March in Brussels.
Louder · Mar 14 “He listened to the first two tunes, picked up the album and smashed it against the wall. It was the only one we had!” This 1968 hit made a prog pioneer into a global star – but even he didn’t like it at first With the help of The Who and Jimi Hendrix, and a helmet he found outside his hotel room, the bandleader acquired a nickname he’s now carried for nearly 60 years
Euronews · Mar 14 Europe’s fertility rates keep falling: Which countries have the highest rates and biggest drops? Euronews Health takes a closer look at declining fertility rates across Europe. Experts point to multifaceted reasons behind the decline, and Europe is not alone in facing this trend.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14 ‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake Exclusive: Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of NI, contains genes resistant to last-resort antibiotics
The Independent UK · Mar 12 Iran war briefing: WHO warns of ‘unprecedented’ catastrophe in Middle East IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 12 ‘Unprecedented’ crisis in Middle East could ‘spin out of control’ warns WHO As the bombing continues across Iran, Lebanon and the Gulf states, a World Health Organisation chief tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew in Beirut how she fears the conflict could lead to chemical, nuclear or radiological war
The Guardian - US · Mar 11 Experts fear ‘unethical’ vaccine trial in Africa is ‘prototype’ for US studies under RFK Jr Danish researchers whose work on effects of vaccines has been called into question are at center of US vaccine policy
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10 Tehran endures ‘worst night of strikes’ amid mixed US messages about more to come Hegseth follows Trump’s suggestion war will soon be over by saying US will not stop until Iran ‘decisively defeated’
Newslaundry · Mar 10 7 ‘good’ air days in 5 years: How coastal Mumbai normalised chronic pollution In Mumbai, a coastal city that once relied on sweeping sea breezes to clear its skies, winter pollution has become an inescapable feature of its urban environment. A dive into the air quality index (AQI) data across the past five winters makes it clear that clean air in Mumbai has…
AAP · Mar 10 Jacinda Ardern fund targets cervical cancer in Pacific Pacific women, who are at greater risk of cervical cancer, will benefit from a new program backed by Jacinda Ardern and Melinda French Gates.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 8 Fiji fears crisis as WHO warns it has world's fastest growing HIV epidemic HIV infections have risen sharply in Fiji over the last decade, with health officials warning the island nation now has the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the world – driven by intravenous drug use, gaps in testing and treatment and persistent stigma around the virus.