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Smoking is a “devastating dependence” and the “burden of disease is from combustible tobacco”
The current revision of EU legislation on tobacco has soared up the political agenda of late, with debate fiercely raging on how any new laws should look. Dr Garret McGovern…
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Smoking is a “devastating dependence” and the “burden of disease is from combustible tobacco”
The current revision of EU legislation on tobacco has soared up the political agenda of late, with debate fiercely raging…
Going a long way to help boost the fight against ovarian cancer
A bunch of chums have completed a charity walk for a “deeply personal fundraising challenge” – enduring gruelling conditions in the…
Brussels wants to make Europe ‘smokefree’ – and the European Parliament already knows how
Brussels’ target to make Europe ‘smokefree’ by 2040 is faltering. High taxes, messy regulations, and a booming market for illegal…
EU “moves closer” to “cruelty-free” chemical safety testing
The European Commission has released a much-anticipated roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments. There is a “firm commitment…
Mobile liver testing rolls into Brussels
Are you concerned about the possible state of your liver? Or, maybe you might just like a check up on…
Pressure builds on EU over planned shake-up in tobacco legislation
A coalition of over 25 world-renowned scientists and public health researchers have said that a proposed revision of tobacco legislation…
New Hantavirus Case Suspected as Remote Island Faces Emergency Health Alert
Remote Island — May 8, 2026 – Brussels Morning Newspaper — A New hantavirus case suspected in a remote island…
US Influenza Vaccine Meeting Sparks Global Talks Washington
Washington, February 11, 2026 — Brussels Morning Newspaper — The US influenza vaccine meeting has been formally confirmed for 2026…