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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 cigarettes are undermining Europe’s anti-smoking efforts. Lately, though, the European…
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Rising antidepressant use among Belgian youth
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Antidepressant use among Belgian youth has surged, increasing by 60% from 2013 to 2022, particularly…
Bluetongue Virus Outbreak Spreads Across Belgium
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The bluetongue virus has spread across Belgium, affecting thousands of livestock. Reports indicate the outbreak…
Vaccination Campaign Aims to Protect Vulnerable Populations
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The campaign encourages vaccination for vulnerable groups, including those over 65 and healthcare workers, to…
Belgian Company Develops Innovative Neurostimulation for Epilepsy
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A new neurostimulation treatment for epilepsy, using Synergia Medical's NAO. VS system shows promise in…
Belgium’s Troubling Care Crisis for French Disabled
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Since 2015, a French Court report highlights severe mistreatment in over 60 Belgian facilities for…
Rising Use of Sleep Aids Among Young People
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Over 16% of young people in Belgium use sleep aids, with stress as a factor.…
Rise in anxiety and depression rates in Belgium
Belgium (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A recent survey indicates increased anxiety (19% and depression (17%) rates. To handle this, Mental…
Brussels Hospital Merger Addresses Financial Crisis
Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Brussels' public hospitals are merging to improve financial stability and working conditions, addressing a €69…