Hundreds of mosquito-borne infections have been reported across Europe this summer, with health authorities warning that warmer temperatures and global travel are accelerating the spread of...
A major scientific review has cast doubt on the use of ketamine as a treatment for chronic pain, warning that current evidence is too weak to...
European countries are spending more on essential medicines than any other region, but wealthier nations ultimately benefit from greater affordability once purchasing power is taken into...
Older adults who regularly assist others — whether through formal volunteering or informal acts of kindness — may experience slower cognitive decline, according to new research...
A major Swedish study has found that medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may provide benefits beyond managing core symptoms — including significantly reducing the risk of...
Irregular weekend sleep schedules could be making a common but potentially dangerous sleep disorder more severe, according to new research. A study led by Flinders University...
A new study has found that certain bacteria in the gut may play a direct role in causing insomnia, suggesting that chronic sleeplessness could be linked...
Extreme weather, particularly record-breaking heatwaves, is emerging as a major public health emergency, with experts calling for immediate action to safeguard vulnerable populations and strengthen health...
The Portuguese government has moved to curb the misuse of certain high-demand diabetes and weight loss drugs, as well as glucose monitoring devices, by restricting which...
Ten people have died in Italy this year after contracting West Nile virus, health authorities confirmed, as cases of the mosquito-borne disease continue to spread across...