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The EU invites public input on EU4Health Programme 2026

The European Commission is calling on stakeholders across Europe to give their perspectives and priorities for the EU4Health Work Programme 2026.

Understanding the barriers in rare disease care

A new policy brief from the European Observatory created with and for the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU details concrete steps for urgent action on AMR.

8,000 steps a day can help reduce the risk of premature death

A groundbreaking global study has, determined the ideal step count that maximizes benefits for the majority of individuals, while also revealing the added advantages of walking at a certain pace.

Rapid cell production for cancer treatment achieved by new machine

A new method for quickly growing cancer-killing white blood cells can potentially enhance the accessibility of immunotherapy.

Air pollutions threats to health are unequally spread across the world

As global air pollution levels increase, so has the toll it has taken on human health, as new data from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) reveals. However, this toll is not felt equally across the globe; why?

The air we breathe: Fighting for clean air and better global health

With air pollution causing 7 million premature deaths annually, what is being done to protect the global population from the lack of clean air?

Multiple sclerosis: A debilitating disease, but new treatments offer hope

Rhett Reichard, PhD and Keri C. Smith, PhD from Saba University School of Medicine, says that while multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease, new treatments offer hope.

How Japan prioritises preventative care

We discuss healthcare in Japan, from its early adoption of universal healthcare to its vision for a health system that is fit for the future.

Nutrition research for acute childhood leukaemia

Dr Zisis Kozlakidis explores the value of nutrition in acute childhood leukaemia diagnosis and treatment.

Why is the global threat of the tuberculosis pandemic continually neglected?

Tuberculosis is the second most infectious deadly disease after COVID-19, so why has it been met with political inertia? Vinny Wooding, Senior Parliamentary Advocacy Officer at RESULTS UK, discusses the burden of TB and the rapid action needed to address this global threat.

Pupil size predicts prefrontal function boost from light exercise

Researchers in Tsukuba, Japan, have found that changes in pupil size during light exercise can predict improved prefrontal executive function.

A new era of pathogen surveillance using genomic sequencing

We spoke to Dr Joanne Hackett, Former Chief Commercial Officer of Genomics England and Regional Board Member of Movement Health 2030, about how genomic...

Building a better, safer and more accountable sport system in Canada

The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Canada’s Minister responsible for Sport, shares her vision for a safe and accountable sport system in which Canadian athletes from all walks of life can thrive.

Health technology helps under pressure A&E departments

A&E departments across the UK are stretched, resulting in poor patient experiences and worse outcomes – but health technology could help streamline patient data.

Connected care: The integrated future of patient interactions

The promise of connected care has expanded the opportunities for how clinicians and patients interact, offering care from a distance and creating a shift towards more accessible systems.

Reducing wasted medicines: Beyond net zero to sustainable healthcare

Dr Nazneen Rahman, Founder and CEO of YewMaker and Sustainable Medicines Partnership (SMP) Director describes how tackling wasted medicines is crucial to achieving sustainable healthcare.

New high-tech greener surgery will ensure healthcare’s energy-efficiency future

Greener surgery practices must be integrated into healthcare systems now. Reducing costs and increasing efficiencies will become possible with new energy-efficient operating theatre technology from Jones AV.

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