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UK’s Labour to reintroduce tobacco ban
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would ban anyone born after January 2009 from buying cigarettes.
Improving lung cancer survival in Europe
Commissioner Kyriakides rules out second EU term
Open Access: A Moral Imperative for Progress
Slovakia’s Fico laments not visiting Putin with Orbán
Five simple steps to deceiving your way to Downing Street
Out of time. Out of patience. Women’s and adolescents’ health and rights cannot wait.
Combination therapies offer hope to cancer patients – but we need to act now to ensure access
There is an urgent need to consider solutions to overcome complex access challenges to combination therapies — payers, policymakers and industry leaders must work together and act now to ensure access.
12 countries push for EU crackdown on vapes
The European Commission has delayed action on tobacco and nicotine, but countries say it should consider a ban on flavored vapes.
EU HTA: If we want faster access to cancer treatment for all, we need to get it right
In January 2025 the EU HTA Regulation will become reality. Let’s work together to ensure it facilitates faster patient access to new cancer treatments.
With Europe facing right turn, how will public health be affected?
Lawmakers brace for less support for public health and Big Pharma, but the generics sector looks set to win.
If you think Biden has troubles, just look at Trudeau
The Canadian prime minister’s grim poll numbers stoke speculation about his future.
Toxic bullying claims blow up Brussels’ biggest health NGO
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) is engulfed in crisis after a wave of resignations.
Novo’s weight-loss drug could be taken for life, expert says
A study found that treatment with Wegovy has long-term cardiovascular benefits and sustainable weight loss for patients.
The king’s health: After annus horribilis, finally some good news
British royals Kate Middleton and King Charles continue to battle cancer.
King Charles III heads back to work as cancer treatment continues
Cautiously upbeat statement from Buckingham Palace comes as British ruler continues cancer treatment.
Brussels life expectancy on the rise — in some places more than others
Analysis of life expectancy data highlights gap between richer and poorer neighborhoods.
Broken links and bad advice: Conversations with SARAH, WHO’s virtual health aide
One NGO is calling for SARAH to be taken down arguing it could jeopardize people’s health with inaccurate responses.
Unlocking the full value of adult immunization
It is time to adopt a prevention-first mindset.
Future of health: Time for Europe to connect the dots
Innovation can deliver patient-centric, digitally advanced, resilient and sustainable health care — a new video series shows what’s possible if the EU seizes this opportunity for transformation.
Kate Middleton cancer: UK reels as princess joins King Charles in sharing health diagnosis
Politicians have condemned the conspiracy theories and internet gossip surrounding the princess’s health.
Kate Middleton: I have cancer
The Princess of Wales has issued a statement confirming she has cancer.
Back off Kate Middleton, says UK Labour’s Keir Starmer
The Labour leader commented on the royal conspiracy theories swirling around the internet.
Why is it so hard to deliver a European health data deal?
Negotiators worked until dawn trying to reach a deal; by lunchtime, accusations were flying on why it wasn’t possible.
Scientific progress: A look ahead
What two decades of progress in medicine development tells us about the next 20 years.
Britain’s royal vacuum as King Charles and Kate Middleton retreat from view
Illness is keeping key royals out of action — and causing headaches for Britain’s elected politicians.
Eliminating cervical cancer to save women’s lives
Leading international cervical health experts call on governments and health care authorities to address low and declining cervical cancer screening participation rates.
EU chief quietly kills ‘nanny-state’ policies with eye on election
From pesticides to alcohol labeling, Ursula von der Leyen is taking an ax to any potentially vote-losing policies.
US defense chief cancels Brussels trip due to hospitalization
This week’s Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting will now be held virtually.
US Defense Secretary Austin returns to hospital
The Pentagon indicated that notifications have been made, avoiding an issue that arose with Austin’s last hospitalization.