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MPs set to vote on decriminalizing abortion in England

Two U.K. Labour MPs are drawing up amendments on the divisive issue that will likely be considered by the House of Commons this summer.

May 1, 2025 4:00 am CET

What happens after Pope Francis’ death

His passing kicks off a tightly choreographed series of events, refined over the centuries.

April 21, 2025 8:52 am CET
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Beyond bleeds: the power of partnership in hemophilia

Perspectives from Martin Nielsen, Denmark, who lives with hemophilia B, and Wolfgang Miesbach, professor of medicine at Frankfurt University Hospital, Germany, on the psychological impacts of hemophilia.

April 17, 2025 5:00 am CET

‘Parkinson’s is a man-made disease’: How a chemical Europe can’t quit may be driving the disease

Europe’s flawed oversight of pesticides may be fueling a silent epidemic, warns Dutch neurologist Bas Bloem. His fight for reform pits him against industry, regulators — and time.

April 14, 2025 4:37 am CET

The Great Grovel: How Trump forced elite institutions to bend to his will

The lessons we can take from how easily institutions have folded to Trump’s remarkable revenge campaign.

March 31, 2025 11:09 am CET

Pope Francis released from hospital after prolonged illness

The pontiff experienced “two very critical episodes” during his hospitalization when his “life was in danger,” one of the attending doctors said.

March 23, 2025 2:36 pm CET

Pope Francis set to leave hospital, make public appearance Sunday

The pontiff has been hospitalized with a critical respiratory illness since February.

March 22, 2025 9:19 pm CET

Pope Francis, sensing he is close to death, moves to protect his legacy

The battle to succeed Pope Francis is likely to be highly politicized, particularly given the pontiff’s recent clash with Catholic U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

February 17, 2025 10:56 pm CET

American citizen arrested in Russia for weed gummies, state media says

He is the latest in a long string of U.S. citizens detained by Moscow on drug charges.

February 14, 2025 10:08 pm CET

RFK Jr. now runs America’s health agencies

The United States Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a 52-48 vote Thursday to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. He will be sworn in later today.

February 13, 2025 6:26 pm CET

‘It will kill people’: Chaos, confusion after Trump halts US foreign aid

The new directive puts some aid organizations at risk of bankruptcy.

January 27, 2025 10:46 pm CET

Europe’s doctors are aging fast, new figures find

In Italy, over 26 percent of practicing physicians are older than 65.

January 16, 2025 12:11 pm CET
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Europe readies ‘action plan’ to secure hospitals from crippling cyberattacks

A spate of devastating attacks on the health care sector prompts Brussels to ramp up funding and threat intelligence. 

January 14, 2025 6:45 pm CET

Trump’s pick for Sweden ambassador didn’t clear the Senate when he nominated her the last time

He previously nominated Christine Jack Toretti to be ambassador to Malta.

January 10, 2025 4:47 am CET

Pelosi injured on way to Battle of the Bulge commemoration

In a statement, a spokesperson said she “sustained an injury during an official engagement and was admitted to the hospital for evaluation.”

December 13, 2024 6:09 pm CET

Europe’s Syrians shaken by debate over repatriation to war-ravaged homeland

For many Syrian refugees in Europe, joy at the fall of Assad has been tempered by immediate calls for them to go home.

December 12, 2024 4:01 am CET

Countries back Brussels’ plan to ban outdoor vaping

But Hungary’s minister reminded countries that the move was nonbinding, as Germany and Greece abstained.

December 4, 2024 10:00 am CET

The Roma doctors healing Bulgaria

As young professionals head to other countries, a marginalized community is filling the gap.

November 21, 2024 4:02 am CET

Oxford University’s China dilemma

Politicians are among those vying to run the elite institution — and they’re squaring off over Beijing’s influence on Britain.

November 21, 2024 4:00 am CET

Dr. VDL to the rescue: Commission president assists passenger in mid-flight emergency

Ursula von der Leyen, a medical doctor, delivers medical assistance aboard flight from G20.

November 21, 2024 12:14 am CET

Kemi Badenoch is new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party

Former business secretary now heads up the main opposition.

November 2, 2024 12:22 pm CET

French PM Michel Barnier has operation for ‘lesion’ on neck

The results of the procedure will be available “in a few weeks.”

October 28, 2024 4:51 pm CET

Who’s going to pay for moving drug production to Europe?

Bringing drug production closer to home means reckoning with costs.

October 23, 2024 6:00 am CET
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It’s time for Europe to harness the power of medical technology

Using the incredible power of medical technology, Europe can positively transform lives and its healthcare systems

October 14, 2024 5:00 am CET
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