HEALTH

Accessing Mental Health Care in Barcelona

Mental health is incredibly important. We openly acknowledge the mind-body connection and may even seek balance in our daily lives. But what happens when something goes wrong, when balance is not achieved?
Europe’s Elderly Need Migrant Caregivers—Whether We like It or Not

Who will care for your ageing relatives when you can’t? It’s a question that many families in Europe are having to answer, as demographic changes caused by Europe’s ageing populations become more deeply embedded.
Europe Had Worst Measles Outbreak Since 1997

In 2022 the WHO had described measles as an “imminent threat in every region of the world.”
"The Gout," by James Gillray, 1799. Wellcome Collection, Public Domain.

Gout Used to Be an Affliction of Royalty but Is Now a Disease of the Masses

A condition that was once considered the disease of kings and queens, gout is now a disease of the masses, with younger patients also being diagnosed.
Why the WHO Has Recommended Switching to a Healthier Salt Alternative

The WHO recommends consuming no more than 2g of sodium daily. However people eat on average more than double this, around 4.3g a day.
There’s a Link Between Walking Speed and Ageing Well

For decades, we have known that the way you walk, in particular your walking speed, is tied to your health. One study has even proposed that it be considered a vital sign, much like heart rate and blood pressure.
Why a Daily Glass of Milk Really Could Reduce Bowel Cancer Risk

Recent research suggests that increasing daily milk intake by as little as one glass could have a significant impact on lowering the likelihood of developing bowel cancer.
St John’s Wort: Six Drug Interactions You Should Know About

It’s important to consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking St John’s wort—especially if you take other prescription drugs.
Eating Red Meat May Increase Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study, with nearly two million participants, found that high consumption of unprocessed red meat, such as beef, lamb and pork, and processed meat, such as bacon, salami and chorizo, increased the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
A health professional gives a polio vaccine to a young refugee at Pagag South Sudanese refugee reception center, Gambela, Ethiopia ( June 2014). Photo courtesy of UNICEF Ethiopia (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) via Flickr.

Poliovirus Found in Wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland

In recent months, poliovirus has been detected in wastewater in Germany, Spain and Poland. This discovery is a wake-up call for Europe, which was declared polio free in 2002. Any gaps in vaccination coverage could see a resurgence of the disease.