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With cardiovascular diseases the leading cause of death globally, prioritising management of the condition and preventative measures is critical to enhancing quality of life. On World Heart Day we highlight small lifestyle and dietary changes to better manage heart health.
To help tackle violence against women, the EU has launched GOALSCORE, an innovative project aiming to raise awareness and promote football institutional support for gender equality.
Violence against women continues to scar our society, but the European Union continues to combat the phenomenon in all forms. Project GOALSCORE offers an opportunity to help through football, the world’s most loved sport.
The European Union's decision to name a Hungarian as its health commissioner has raised eyebrows in his country, which itself has crumbling hospitals and no health minister.
Despite the progress we've made in advancing reproductive rights across Europe, young people and women continue to face inequalities in accessing sexual and reproductive services. With many pregnancies in Europe still unintended, this issue needs urgent attention, she warns.
Seasonal influenza has a significant global impact on the health of our communities and our economies. Here, Professor Peter Openshaw, outlines why prioritising childhood vaccination programmes can help mitigate this burden.
France's new government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, is divided over the end-of-life bill, which was abruptly stalled by the dissolution of the National Assembly in June, but MPs from across the political spectrum are now calling for its adoption.
Animal testing is still being used for cosmetic products in the EU. The ban on animal testing for cosmetic products is not holding; chemicals used in cosmetics must be tested under REACH regulations, to protect workers.
The World Health Organisation/Europe (WHO) has released a report showing a sharp rise in intensive social media use (SMU) by teenagers, raising concerns about mental well being.
Access to adequate care for psoriasis is inconsistent across Europe and the condition remains misunderstood and undertreated. Only through political will and a shared commitment can we close gaps in psoriasis care.
The Belgian medicines agency, an important stakeholder in the revision of the European pharmaceutical legislation, is proposing improvements to the EU Pharma Package.
Two key decisions by Bulgarian courts have altered the hospital finance model, abolishing strict limits that often became an obstacle to providing quality medical care in one of the poorest EU countries.
GOALSCORE - GlObAL Social inclusion: innovative aCtiOns against gender diffeRencEs and prejudice in general
Proposed European pharmaceutical reforms aim to tackle, amongst others, healthcare access inequalities amongst Member States. However, some of the proposed changes may limit innovation and negatively impact patient access to medicines, highlighting the need for a balanced, pro-innovation approach.
Freshly nominated French Prime Minister Michel Barnier unveiled his new government on Saturday (21 September), appointing 68-year-old centrist MP Geneviève Darrieussecq as minister for health and access to care.
Europe must protect the ban on animal testing of cosmetics ingredients writes Tilly Metz MEP.
Despite Ireland’s stellar biopharmaceutical success, the new president of the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association says industry and government must avoid complacency. With a general election in sight, investment in innovation and clinical trials are on the table.
Respiratory diseases are increasingly exacerbated by climate change and worsening air pollution. This special report examines how technology and policy can improve respiratory health.
The European Diabetes Forum (EUDF), the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Europe, the Spanish Diabetes Federation (FEDE), the Parliamentarians for Diabetes Global Network (PDGN) and Sanofi co-organised the Early Detection Policy Forum to accelerate policy development for the early detection of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
The initiative focuses on coach training to promote gender equality within teams, integrating STEM and self-efficacy. A communication campaign will amplify the message across the EU, making TARGET a pioneering effort to address societal gender disparities through the popularity of football.
The impact of mental health conditions on European societies and healthcare systems cannot be understated. Despite growing awareness within policy circles, funding remains scarce and significantly below what is required.
A comprehensive report by Poland's Supreme Audit Office has exposed severe shortcomings within the country's psychiatric care system, with children waiting in hospital corridors, and unacceptably long queues for treatment.
Neurological diseases should become a strategic priority in the Polish healthcare system, according to a report. Estimates suggest one-third of the population is struggling with a chronic neurological condition.
The Danish government wants to abolish healthcare professionals' obligation to report unintentional incidents with patients, a system that has existed for 20 years and is still considered a success.
