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Europe’s Public Health Blind Spot

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Europe’s Public Health Blind Spot

8 May 2026 · 4 min read

Europe

Europe’s Public Health Blind Spot

As the European Parliament prepares to vote on the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan and advances its work on Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, a fundamental question hangs over Brussels: is EU…

8 May 2026 · 4 min read

Health

Laziness ages: Penguins prove it

Scientists have observed that laziness leads to faster aging. It’s not about actual age, but biological age. The body deteriorates faster in inactive people. They are full, safe, comfortable –…

22 April 2026 · 4 min read

Health

Psychogenic pain: the cry of the soul

What happens to patients who go to the doctor with severe pain and undergo all possible examinations and tests, but the cause of their pain remains unclear, undiagnosed? What happens…

8 April 2026 · 4 min read

Animals

Do cats really heal?

Cat owners have often noticed that when a person has a headache, stomach ache or joint pain, their fluffy pet often lies down in the affected area. Is this just…

2 April 2026 · 2 min read

Health

What to Do If You Need Healthcare Abroad in Europe

You’re on holiday, a work trip, or visiting family abroad — and suddenly something goes wrong. A sharp pain, an unexpected injury, or a medical emergency sends you looking for…

20 March 2026 · 3 min read