As the seasons change, many Brits will be experiencing colds, coughs and flus over the next few weeks. Working while sick, otherwise known as presenteeism, costs...
In 2024, 8.5% of the EU population were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish or a vegetarian equivalent every second day, 1.0 percentage point (pp) lower than in...
With politicized immigration, disinformation, and a disconnect between people and politics, a polarised world has emerged. The hybrid European Health Forum Gastein 2025, from 30 September – 3 October,...
83 leading public health experts express significant concerns about the European Commission's review of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED). They argue that taxing smoke-free alternatives in...
The world is at a crossroads. After years of relative quiet, avian influenza has been surging again with a ferocity not seen in decades. Other infectious...
New accurate tests can now specifically detect highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu. These JRC-developed tests can track the spread of the virus...
In 2024, 3.6% of people aged 16 years or older in the EU who needed a medical examination or treatment reported that they were unable to receive it...