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
by Julie Ward
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?
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
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink? Partner Content
19 May Health
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink?
British MEP slams Farage's 'bizarre, dangerous and delusional' health proposals
29 Jan Health
British MEP slams Farage's 'bizarre, dangerous and delusional' health proposals
MEP Nigel Farage has been accused of showing disregard for public health by advocating the return of smoking in public places and opposing plain-packaging for cigarettes.
EYD must maintain focus on combating malaria
29 Jan Health
EYD must maintain focus on combating malaria
Nirj Deva believes 'diluted budgets and complacency' could impact on the gains made in the fight against malaria.
EU urged to confront 'global burden' of tuberculosis
27 Jan Health
EU urged to confront 'global burden' of tuberculosis
A Parliament Magazine event on leveraging technology transfer to improve access to medicines was the forum for a discussion on innovative measures for tackling the rise in cases of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
MEPs unite in the fight against cancer
26 Jan Health
MEPs unite in the fight against cancer
The EU has a duty to develop and implement comprehensive policies to protect people from cancer, says Miroslav Mikolášik.
The Parliament Magazine's week that was
23 Jan Health
The Parliament Magazine's week that was

PMHQ's take on what really mattered this week in Brussels and beyond.
The Parliament Magazine's week that was
16 Jan Health
The Parliament Magazine's week that was
PMHQ's take on what really mattered this week in Brussels and beyond.
PM+: Pressing need for 'system change' in antibiotic use Partner Content
16 Jan Health
PM+: Pressing need for 'system change' in antibiotic use
Pharmacy 'stewardship' key to tackling antimicrobial resistance, argues EAHP's Roberto Frontini.
Parliament grants member states more rights against GMOs
13 Jan Health
Parliament grants member states more rights against GMOs
Largest parliamentary groups pleased with result but Greens and GMO lobbies critical.
Europe-wide cancer group calls for action on hormone disruptors
09 Jan Health
Europe-wide cancer group calls for action on hormone disruptors
Christel Schaldemose is calling on the EU to take urgent action in the fight against cancer by identifying and eliminating endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
Patient safety 'under-recognised' by EU
07 Jan Health
Patient safety 'under-recognised' by EU
Infection prevention and control measures could save '€5.4bn' in public health costs, says Karin Kadenbach.
Europe needs sustainable labour market participation for all
16 Dec Health
Europe needs sustainable labour market participation for all
The Latvian EU council presidency will emphasise the tackling of inequality in Europe’s welfare and employment systems, explains Uldis Augulis.
Press Release: Grünenthal: Summary of SIP 2014
15 Dec Health
Press Release: Grünenthal: Summary of SIP 2014
Thought Leader | Fit for Work: EU musculoskeletal strategy Partner Content
15 Dec Health
Thought Leader | Fit for Work: EU musculoskeletal strategy
The EU must face up to the 'staggering' social and economic costs of musculoskeletal disorders, says Andreas Schwarting.
Latvian presidency will promote a 'healthy lifestyle'
15 Dec Health
Latvian presidency will promote a 'healthy lifestyle'
New EU health legislation to improve patient safety and quality will be priority, says Guntis Belēvičs
Issue 403 | 15 December 2014
15 Dec Health
Issue 403 | 15 December 2014
Latvian EU council presidency, Europe's energy union, women on boards and more...
'Everyone has a good reason' to fight TTIP
10 Dec Health
'Everyone has a good reason' to fight TTIP
TTIP opponents have gathered in Brussels to attend a conference organised by MEPs.
What impacts of TTIP on EU social and labour standards?
03 Dec Health
What impacts of TTIP on EU social and labour standards?
MEPs quizz EU chief negotiator and stakeholder experts on potential social and employment aspects of the TTIP. 
EU needs stronger food safety authority
01 Dec Health
EU needs stronger food safety authority
Parliament has prevailed against lobbyists in the battle against GMOs, but Europe is still struggling to effectively protect its citizens' health, argues Marc Tarabella.
Issue 402 | 1 December 2014
01 Dec Health
Issue 402 | 1 December 2014
COP 20 Talks, Matchfixing, Transport Policy, Disability Rights, Research Review and more...
Alcohol must be 'top public health priority'
27 Nov Health
Alcohol must be 'top public health priority'
Raising awareness and developing a common evidence base are crucial to reducing alcohol-related harm, write Gauden Galea and Lars Møller.
Thought Leader | Eurocare: EU alcohol strategy Partner Content
27 Nov Health
Thought Leader | Eurocare: EU alcohol strategy
The EU must 'take the lead' in tackling alcohol-related harm, writes Mariann Skar.
EU 'can and must do more' on tackling alcohol-related harm
27 Nov Health
EU 'can and must do more' on tackling alcohol-related harm
Glenis Willmott is calling on the EU to develop an alcohol strategy that puts the health of its citizens first.
Strengthening EU alcohol strategy key priority
25 Nov Health
Strengthening EU alcohol strategy key priority
Educating the next generation is key to tackling our problematic relationship with alcohol, writes Kateřina Konečná.
Young people should be focus of alcohol awareness efforts
25 Nov Health
Young people should be focus of alcohol awareness efforts
'Direct and indirect alcohol-related social costs in Europe amount to over €160bn' and we must act now, urges Piernicola Pedicini.