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

After the US Supreme Court ruling, the EU must work even harder to shore up women's access to sexual and reproductive health
by Udo Bullmann
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
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?
Dods EU Alert: Environment, health and wellbeing: a systemic approach
09 Jul Health
Dods EU Alert: Environment, health and wellbeing: a systemic approach
A report by the European Environment Agency promotes a broad systemic view on links between environment, health and wellbeing.
 
EU has central role in tackling 'harmful marine litter'
04 Jul Health
EU has central role in tackling 'harmful marine litter'
Lex Oosterbaan calls for more to be done to tackle 'devastating effects' of marine litter in the world's seas and oceans.
EU implementation of disability convention 'comprehensive but conservative'
30 Jun Health
EU implementation of disability convention 'comprehensive but conservative'
The commission can take a 'more proactive and ambitious approach' towards EU disability policies, argues Geert Freyhoff.
PM+: 'Decisive EU action' on endocrine disruptors could save billions Partner Content
20 Jun Health
PM+: 'Decisive EU action' on endocrine disruptors could save billions
Replacing harmful chemicals could bring annual cost savings of €31bn by avoiding cases of diabetes, obesity, hormone-related cancers and infertility, says Genon K. Jensen.
Physical activity could be key to reducing Alzheimer's
16 Jun Health
Physical activity could be key to reducing Alzheimer's
Research suggests that exercise could have a significant effect on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, Antonio Cano explains.
Mixed reaction to council's agreement on GMO cultivation
13 Jun Health
Mixed reaction to council's agreement on GMO cultivation
European environment ministers have agreed to allow the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), a move which has divided policymakers and stakeholders.
Commission launches European week of sport
12 Jun Health
Commission launches European week of sport
The European commission has announced plans for a European week of sport, launching in 2015, which aims to promote health and wellbeing through sport.
Healthcare ‘must do better’ for frail patients
12 Jun Health
Healthcare ‘must do better’ for frail patients
Leadership is needed if the provision of healthcare, especially to frail patients, is to change for the better, argues Kenneth Rockwood.
Dods EU Alert: EMA responds to concerns on publication of clinical trial data policy
11 Jun Health
Dods EU Alert: EMA responds to concerns on publication of clinical trial data policy
Draft policy to be discussed by management board following wide range of reactions during consultation process
Thought Leader | Fit for Work: Musculoskeletal disorders Partner Content
10 Jun Health
Thought Leader | Fit for Work: Musculoskeletal disorders
The Fit for Work checklist aims to keep muscle and joint pain high on the political and professional agenda, writes P.C. Baart.
Healthcare must address 'specific long-term needs' of the elderly
10 Jun Health
Healthcare must address 'specific long-term needs' of the elderly
Sharing best practice, harnessing political will and engaging all stakeholders is crucial to developing healthy and active ageing, writes Maria Iglesia Gomez.
Dods EU Alert: Impact of wind turbines on human health and well-being
30 May Health
Dods EU Alert: Impact of wind turbines on human health and well-being
Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn responds to a written question on wind turbine technology from MEP Jim Nicholson.
Dods EU Alert: EMA welcomes publication of Clinical Trials Regulation
30 May Health
Dods EU Alert: EMA welcomes publication of Clinical Trials Regulation
The regulation was published in the Official Journal on Wednesday 28 May.
EU must recognise dangers of 'overregulation' on tobacco
28 May Health
EU must recognise dangers of 'overregulation' on tobacco
Commission must strike balance between 'health protection' and the 'preservation of jobs', argues José Isaías Rodríguez García-Caro.

 

Taxation 'most effective' way to reduce tobacco consumption
27 May Health
Taxation 'most effective' way to reduce tobacco consumption
Zsuzsanna Jakab argues that a 'coordinated effort' is required to reduce tobacco consumption and improve Europe's health.
Issue 391 | 26 May 2014
23 May Health
Issue 391 | 26 May 2014
Green Week 2014, world no tobacco day, Brussels economic forum, development and more...
Dods EU Alert: Child Maintenance Systems
21 May Health
Dods EU Alert: Child Maintenance Systems
Child maintenance systems in EU Member States from a gender perspective (study)
PM+: EU has responsibility to 'inform consumers' through alcohol labelling Partner Content
20 May Health
PM+: EU has responsibility to 'inform consumers' through alcohol labelling
Mariann Skar urges incoming EU leadership to include alcoholic drinks in food labelling standards.
Commission announces €175m funding for vaccines and immunisation programmes
20 May Health
Commission announces €175m funding for vaccines and immunisation programmes
European commission president José Manuel Barroso has announced that the EU is to double its funding for vaccines and immunisation programmes to €25m per year for 2014-2020.
EU 'must continue' fight against cancer
19 May Health
EU 'must continue' fight against cancer
Despite progress made during the last parliament, Glenis Willmott says the 'fight' against cancer must continue into the next legislature.
Consumption and lifestyle key to link between alcohol and cancer
16 May Health
Consumption and lifestyle key to link between alcohol and cancer
R. Curtis Ellison reviews the scientific data surrounding the link between alcohol consumption and cancer.
'Urgent need' for EU action to tackle childhood obesity
14 May Health
'Urgent need' for EU action to tackle childhood obesity
The EU can help prevent obesity in pre-school children by exploring bold political and research choices, say Dorota Sienkiewicz and Tim Lobstein.
Commission making headway in fight against cancer
13 May Health
Commission making headway in fight against cancer
On the occasion of the European week against cancer, Paola Testori Coggi says 2014 will be remembered as a 'landmark year' for EU prevention initiatives.
EU must 'support and improve' Romanian health system
12 May Health
EU must 'support and improve' Romanian health system
The European commission must 'monitor reform' of Romanian healthcare system to protect patients' rights, says Oreste Rossi.