Europe
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How pandemic lockdowns hit birth rates
Birth rates in Europe dropped by about a seventh as a result of the first wave of the pandemic, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Mediterranean diet ‘does not decrease dementia risk’
The so-called Mediterranean diet does not decrease the risk of developing dementia, a new Swedish study claims. Read more
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Small GP surgeries help to provide personal continuity
Ensuring patients experience personal continuity with a GP is dependent on the characteristics of the practice and the patient and, in particular, on practice size, researchers report today. Read more
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Europe in ‘permacrisis’ – WHO
The WHO European Region is in “permacrisis”, with populations affected by a multitude of health problems and more, according to the World Health Organization. Read more
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New evidence of how lifestyle protects against dementia
People with type 2 diabetes who have a “healthy” lifestyle have their risk of developing dementia halved, according to a major new study of the British population. Read more
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VTE risk for obese women who take combined pill
The combined birth control pill is linked to a 24-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in obese women compared with women who are not obese, researchers say today. Read more
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COVID-19 home testing kits less accurate for omicron variant
Home testing kits for COVID-19 declined in accuracy with the emergence of the omicron variant, a Dutch study published today shows. Read more
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Silent toll of long COVID – warning
Millions of people, including many doctors, may be living with long COVID for years to come, European health experts have warned. Read more
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Growing threat of monkeypox to Europe
Monkeypox is now a cross-border public health threat in Europe, the World Health Organization’s regional director has warned. Read more
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Renewed push to vaccinate against HPV in Europe
Member states of the World Health Organisation’s Regional Committee for Europe are being asked to back a new roadmap for the elimination of cervical cancer in the European Region. Read more