How to stamp out cigarettes for good
07 Sep Health

How to stamp out cigarettes for good

The European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative to create the bloc’s first tobacco-free generation. The Spanish NGO behind the bid makes its case for banning the sale of cigarettes to those born after 2010
by Ubaldo Cuadrado
In countering the torrents of the disinformation “tsunami”, youth should be forefront activists Partner Content
19 Jul Health
In countering the torrents of the disinformation “tsunami”, youth should be forefront activists
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s even more important to put women’s health at the heart of the European global agenda
07 Jul Health
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s even more important to put women’s health at the heart of the European global agenda
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now Partner Content
25 May Health
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now
Animal experiments – how many times do we have to say enough is enough? Partner Content
06 Sep Health
Animal experiments – how many times do we have to say enough is enough?
For a record second time, citizens have overwhelmingly told the European Commission that they want an end to animal experiments in the EU.
New EU pesticide targets could lead to unintended consequences Partner Content
05 Jul Health
New EU pesticide targets could lead to unintended consequences
With the EU proposing new measures to cut the use of pesticides by 50% this could lead to a spike in illicit trade warns Maria Chaplia.
Let’s make it right: A fit-for-purpose EU Paediatric Regulation can deliver for all children and adolescents with cancer Partner Content
01 Jul Health
Let’s make it right: A fit-for-purpose EU Paediatric Regulation can deliver for all children and adolescents with cancer
A political commitment to unleash the life-saving potential of the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy is needed say Gilles Vassal, Board Member of SIOP Europe, and Delphine Heenen, Committee Member of CCI Europe.
Europe must finally learn from its mistakes to curb smoking Partner Content
30 Jun Health
Europe must finally learn from its mistakes to curb smoking
Policies to reduce smoking-induced illnesses are needed but we need to start judging policies based on results says Michael Landl
Time for a New Model to Tackle Cancer Care Disparities Partner Content
29 Jun Health
Time for a New Model to Tackle Cancer Care Disparities
Berfu Yaziyurt of Pfizer and MEP Bartosz Arłukowicz call on the EU to tackle disparities in cancer care at a European level, using a multidisciplinary model.
Reducing healthcare inequalities: a focus on Sickle Cell Disease Partner Content
28 Jun Health
Reducing healthcare inequalities: a focus on Sickle Cell Disease
Sebastian Stachowiak, Head of Europe & GCC at Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT), and MEP István Ujhelyi explain how universal screening can help rare disease patients across Europe
Rare Diseases: Time for Innovation Partner Content
27 Jun Health
Rare Diseases: Time for Innovation
Pfizer's Reda Guiha and MEP Maria da Graça Carvalho want to see the EU do more to deliver on its promise for people living with a rare disease, by supporting research in new medical innovations.
Unlocking the potential for rare disease therapies through wider collaborations between European Reference Networks and industry Partner Content
27 Jun Health
Unlocking the potential for rare disease therapies through wider collaborations between European Reference Networks and industry
Prominent MEPs seeking quicker wins for rare disease patients are backing closer collaboration between Europe’s reference networks and pharma companies through a novel multistakeholder initiative.
Preparing Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies Partner Content
23 Jun Health
Preparing Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies
Launching a Call to Action to EU policy makers, PAREA’s Tadeusz Hawrot and MEP Sara Cerdas want to see greater research into the potential of psychedelic medicines and treatments.
One Health: Healthy animals, healthier people, and a healthier planet Partner Content
23 Jun Health
One Health: Healthy animals, healthier people, and a healthier planet
Experts meeting at an event in Brussels discuss how AnimalHealthEurope‘s One Health strategy can succeed in achieving better health for both animals and people.
EU strategy protects workers' safety and health in today’s changing world of work Partner Content
22 Jun Health
EU strategy protects workers' safety and health in today’s changing world of work
EU-OSHA’s William Cockburn explains how the Commission’s latest health and safety at work strategic framework will benefit workers across Europe.
Coming together for Global ALS Awareness Day Partner Content
21 Jun Health
Coming together for Global ALS Awareness Day
MEP Cristian-Silviu Buşoi and Biogen’s Alessandro Tempra explain why all stakeholders should work together in the fight against ALS and other rare diseases.
What are we going to do about Europe’s innovation deficit? Partner Content
20 Jun Health
What are we going to do about Europe’s innovation deficit?
Giancarlo Benelli explores how the European Union can transform its enormous capacity to generate knowledge into innovation.
REACH revision: Better chemical safety for a Toxic-free environment Partner Content
08 Jun Health
REACH revision: Better chemical safety for a Toxic-free environment
Marking the 15th anniversary of the introduction of the EU's REACH Regulation on chemical safety, EU policy makers and experts warn the current regulation is falling short of protecting consumers from the harmful effects of chemicals.
TRIPS waiver will cost us decades of progress Partner Content
30 May Health
TRIPS waiver will cost us decades of progress
By removing patent protection, crucial incentives to develop new ground-breaking innovations will be lost.
Rethinking the Orphan Regulation Partner Content
19 May Health
Rethinking the Orphan Regulation
Europe risks undercutting its best asset for treating millions of rare cancer sufferers, says Stéphane Lassignardie, VP for Region North & Oncology at AbbVie Europe.
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink? Partner Content
19 May Health
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink?
The upcoming review is an opportunity to not only accelerate the development of rare disease treatments, but also to provide equitable access for patients across Europe, says MEP Nicolás González Casares, S&D group shadow rapporteur on the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan report.
Shedding light on Europe’s drugs problem Partner Content
22 Apr Health
Shedding light on Europe’s drugs problem
The tragic effects of illegal drug use may be less visible than in the past, but they are still with us, warns EMCDDA Director Alexis Goosdeel
An F-gas free future in power grids? Partner Content
05 Apr Health
An F-gas free future in power grids?
As European action ramps up against harmful F-gases and toxic PFAS substances, the industry is using clean F-gas free alternatives for electrical switchgear that will allow the EU to achieve its climate objectives
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
31 Mar Health
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
Awareness is fine, argues Julie Ward, but without acceptance it risks being contaminated by ableist paternalism
Setting Maximum & Minimum Levels of Vitamins & Minerals for Food Supplements: The EHPM Model Partner Content
15 Mar Health
Setting Maximum & Minimum Levels of Vitamins & Minerals for Food Supplements: The EHPM Model
In 2021, the Commission resumed work on setting harmonised maximum intakes for vitamins and minerals to ensure consumer safety and smooth functioning of the internal market, but this will not be an easy task, explains Dr Michele Sadler
Uneven progress in contraception protection across Europe Partner Content
01 Mar Health
Uneven progress in contraception protection across Europe
Europe has among the highest use of contraceptives and the lowest abortion rates in the world, but progress is still uneven among member states especially in Eastern Europe
Orphan medicinal products: onwards and upwards
28 Feb Health
Orphan medicinal products: onwards and upwards
The Orphan Medicinal Products regulation delivered impressive results for rare disease patients, but the pending revision can move it up a gear, argues Stelios Kympouropoulos
Tackling rare diseases through enhanced coordination Partner Content
28 Feb Health
Tackling rare diseases through enhanced coordination
European Reference Networks, support for research, and the revision of EU medicines legislation, is key to the Commission’s plans for helping people suffering from rare diseases