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– In 2025, obesity was present in 16.3% of European Union adults, according to data from Eurostat. A further 35.4% of adults fall into the pre-obese group. Together, these segments account for 51.7% of individuals aged 18 and older. This

– United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has urged governments and donors to accelerate support for the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The outbreak has spread across six provinces and continues to strain health services. Fletcher

– Russian researchers have successfully created and evaluated a bioactive layer for titanium orthopedic devices. This coating incorporates calcium phosphate derived from hydroxyapatite and features nitrogen compounds associated with nitric oxide production. Laboratory experiments revealed that human mesenchymal stem cells

– The European Commission has approved a €2.3 million emergency humanitarian aid package aimed at responding to cholera outbreaks across four African nations. This funding will benefit Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Chad. The resources are designated to

– A medication traditionally used for high blood pressure has demonstrated promising results in decelerating vanishing white matter disease in children. Researchers at Amsterdam UMC evaluated guanabenz in a group of 33 children diagnosed with this rare inherited neurological condition.

– The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is escalating at an unprecedented rate, with officials emphasizing that if community transmission and logistical hurdles in remote areas are not addressed, this could

– In 2022, an estimated 9,509 deaths in Belgium were attributed to obesity, accounting for 8.2 percent of the nation’s total mortality, according to Public health institute Sciensano. This comprehensive measurement highlights the impact of high body mass index on

– European health organizations are advocating for the European Union to incorporate enforceable heat protection protocols into its climate policy framework. The Health and Environment Alliance, or HEAL, emphasizes the need for specific EU targets aimed at enhancing climate resilience

– According to the American Heart Association, most adults tolerate a daily caffeine intake of up to 400 milligrams well. This amount corresponds to five standard 8-ounce cups of black coffee brewed without extra additives. The organization’s scientific statement in

Belgium recorded 1,747 more deaths than expected during the heatwave from June 18 through July 1, 2026. The increase represented 47.8% excess mortality across the country during the measured period. Sciensano released the updated figures after reviewing deaths through the