Health

Flemish environmental organisations are calling on the regional government to take urgent measures to protect drinking water, warning that pollution is driving up costs for society.

Sweden is on the brink of becoming Europe’s first smoke-free country, as its national smoking rate continues to fall toward the World Health Organization’s benchmark

The National Healthcare Institute is examining whether two additional obesity medications, Wegovy and Mounjaro, should be included in the Netherlands’ basic health insurance package.

By 2028, breakfast cereals, yoghurts, and popular drinks in Switzerland will be noticeably less sweet. On Thursday, the Swiss government and 21 food companies agreed to renew the Milan

A group of leading French health experts and patient associations has issued a strong warning against the reintroduction of the pesticide acetamiprid, saying it poses serious risks not only to

Over half of adults in the Netherlands admit to occasionally cycling while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a recent survey by insurer Univé. Despite the fact that this

A widely used class of antidepressants might also help the body combat cancer, according to new research.

A major fraud scheme involving fake hearing aid reimbursements in France has been busted, with eight individuals arrested, according to Europol.

Belgium is facing a growing problem with illicit cigarettes, as nearly one in three consumed in the country is either smuggled or counterfeit, according to a new report by Cimabel, the

The Flemish government has contributed €200,000 to Red Cross Flanders International to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.