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Czech scientists uncover déjà vu mystery»
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom have discovered a link between the déjà vu phenomenon and structures in the human brain, effectively confirming the neurological origin of this phenomenon
European Parliament publishes proceedings of workshop on Stem Cell Research and Patenting»
It was held at the European Parliament in Brussels, on Monday 19 March 2012. The aim of the workshop was to better understand the scientific and legal issues surrounding stem cell research and patenting
European Parliament publishes proceedings of workshop on sound level of motor vehicles»
The aim of the workshop was to allow an exchange of views between the European Commission, MEPs and stakeholders of the motor vehicle industry, transport and environment NGOs, and academia
EU Joint Programme - Neurogenerative Disease Research: monitoring and evaluation framework published»
European Parkinson's Disease Association reported on its website JPND published its monitoring and evaluation framework to develop indicators of success and monitor the merits of the new Joint Programming approach to performing research on the European level
Joint Action ACCORD starts work on achieving coordination in Organ Donation throughout the EU»
The Joint Action between Member States and the European Commission on Achieving Comprehensive Coordination in Organ Donation throughout the European Union (JA ACCORD) is starting in May 2012
SUBSPORT project: Discover company stories of how they have substituted hazardous chemicals, improving health»
The SUBSPORT Case Story Database provides substitution examples as well as information on alternative substances and technologies from enterprises, published reports and other sources
European Association for the Study of the Liver report: Bridging the gap between viral hepatitis and liver cancer»
EASL produced policy recommendations gathered in a single document: Bridging the Gap between Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Policy Recommendations of the European Expert Group for Better Control of Liver Cancer by Optimally Managing Viral Hepatitis
EU Commissioner John Dalli delivers speech on rare diseases and orphan products»
John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, attended the 6th European Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products Brussels, Belgium, 24 May 2012
ALICE RAP Policy Brief : Alcohol - The neglected addiction»
The ALICE RAP Policy Brief 1 – ‘Alcohol – the neglected addiction’ aims to provide a succinct overview on the scientific evidence for decision-makers and advocates working on creating effective alcohol policy. ALICE RAP stands for: Addiction and Lifestyles in Contemporary Europe - Reframing Addictions Project
EU publication on new psychoactive substances: Early warning system — national profiles»
It presents 30 profiles of the national early warning systems on new psychoactive substances in operation in Europe in 2011
New study results show which pollen is the most aggressive»
Researchers from 13 partner institutes came together to conduct the 3-year HIALINE ('Health Impacts of Airborne Allergen Information Network') study, which received EUR 599,429 of funding under the EU's Executive Agency for Health and Consumers' Health Programme
European Commission calls on Member States to implement national plans for Roma integration»
The EU Framework identifies four pillars where national efforts to improve the integration of Roma are required: access to education, jobs, healthcare and housing.
European Public Health Alliance on the implementation of the Audiovidual Media Service Directive»
EPHA comments the 1st report on the implementation of the Audiovidual Media Service Directive, with a focus on advertising of alcohol and food as well as advertising targeting children
Prevention of drug use in the workplace »
The Pompidou Group working on combating drug abuse and drug trafficking has published its final declaration established at the high level Conference "Alcohol, drugs and prevention in the workplace: What are the issues and challenges for the Government, the company and the staff ?" (May 2012, Strasbourg)
Next meeting of the health committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament will be 29-30 May 2012»
Meeting documents and the agenda are available online
World Health Assembly, day 3: WHO Director-General reappointed»
The Health Assembly yesterday appointed Dr Margaret Chan to a second five-year term as Director-General
World Health Assembly, day 2: resolution on noncommunicable diseases adopted»
It urges Member States to encourage older people’s active participation in society, increase healthy ageing and promote the highest standard of health and well-being for older people by addressing their needs
EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs delivers speech on Roma communities and inclusion strategy»
László Andor, EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion delivers a speech at press conference on "Roma - Member States must implement effective strategies"
Five Europeans receive 2012 World No Tobacco Day awards »
The World Health Organization honoured five people from across the European Region for their work in fighting the global tobacco epidemic and promoting tobacco-control initiatives and policies
EuroHealthNet calls for a new deal for health promotion»
Speaking at the World Health Care Congress, EuroHealthNet Director Clive Needle has called for a “New Deal for Health Promotion for Europe by 2020”
European Medicines Agency publishes supplementary information on funding for medicine safety studies»
The European Medicines Agency has published information on research activities on medicine safety that may be funded by the European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme
Publication: Further study on the affordability of alcoholic beverages in the EU»
Further study on the affordability of alcoholic beverages in the EU - A focus on excise duty pass-through, on- and off-trade sales, price promotions and pricing regulations. This study from RAND Europe was commissioned by the European Commission
EU Commissioner Dalli explains the ex-smokers campaign to children and journalists in a playground in Malta»
On 21st May 2012, following the recent governmental decision to make playgrounds smoke-free zones across Malta, Commissioner Dalli convened a media briefing with media and national stakeholders in Malta in a playground in the Haz-Zebbug district
European Public Health Alliance writes about new EU report on budgetary impact of the ageing population»
The the population is projected to be slightly larger in 50 years time, but much older than it is now
European Medicines Agency: Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products May 2012 highlights»
During its May 2012 meeting, the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP) adopted a total of 16 recommendations for orphan designation
European Patients' Forum reports on SUSTAINS project»
This three-year SUSTAINS project’s objective is to develop and deploy a basket of services in 11 European regions providing patients’ access to Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Health and Environment Alliance: Common diseases linked to chemical exposures before birth »
Exposure to environmental contaminants in the womb may result in many individuals being more susceptible to serious disease later in life, according to a consensus statement released at a scientific conference, which closes in Paris
OECD launches updated version of Your Better Life Index»
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development released a new version of its Your Better Life Index, an online, interactive index that allows people to measure and compare their lives in a way that goes beyond traditional GDP numbers.
European Public Health Alliance: European Charter for Health Equity now open for signatures through 2012»
After being officially launched on 9 December 2010, the European Charter for Health Equity will be open for signatures for a year
AIDS Action Europe reports on ROST project: ‘Responding to HIV through Organisational Support and Technical Cooperation in Eastern Europe and Central Asia'»
2011 has been the second year of the project ROST. Over 30 NGOs have been able to learn, network and exchange ideas
Fifth Annual Global Survey of Health Promotion and Workplace Wellness Strategies »
This survey is commissioned by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) and is open to all employers. Submission Due Date July 30
Anticoagulation Europe: new petition to save lives through education and improved management of atrial fibrillation»
1 Mission 1 Million – Getting to the Heart of Stroke initiative is launching a petition to call upon the World Health Organization and its member states to save one million lives per year from atrial fibrillation (AF)-related stroke
NGO AIDS Action Europe introduce itself in a new video»
A film about AIDS Action Europe, featuring different members of the network as well as staff and steering committee members. Duration: 2 minutes 51
WHO Europe: HIV country profiles, situation across Europe»
The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe has produced profiles on the HIV situation in all countries in the WHO European Region
Eurohealth publication: The Right Start to a Healthy Life»
EuroHealthNet and its research partners have been working since 2009 on studies of factors and mechanisms to tackle gaps in knowledge and action on child, adolescent and family health inequalities within social gradients in Europe
EU-funded food technology project to help alleviate poverty by preventing food losses»
The 3-year project GRATITUDE ('Gains from losses of root and tuber crops') brings together 16 project partners from Ghana, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Vietnam
European Patients' Forum: “No reform of health systems without patients”»
Nicola Bedlington, EPF Executive Director, and Robert Johnstone, EPF Board Member, took part in the 1st European Conference on Patient Empowerment, Copenhagen, 11-12 April 2012
European Patients' Forum stresses the importance of patient involvement in healthcare innovation»
Anders Olauson, EPF President, and Nicola Bedlington, EPF Executive Director, participated in the conference “Innovation in Healthcare without borders”, on 16-17 April, in Brussels, Belgium
Active inclusion of young people with health problems or disabilities: Executive summary»
This study was funded by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (EUROFOUND)
Eurochild: European Parliament Alliance for Children discusses the rights of children with disabilities»
The European Parliament Alliance for Children, an informal group of Members of European Parliament dedicated to children’s rights, held a meeting on 10 May
NGO Healthcare Without Harm releases video promoting the CleanMed Europe sustainable healthcare conference»
The CleanMed Europe sustainable healthcare conference will take place in Malmö/Sweden in September 2012
Rapex – keeping dangerous consumer products at bay »
2011 report notes ongoing improvements in EU’s Rapex rapid alert network, which protects European consumers from dangerous products
European Public Health Alliance presents World health statistics 2012 report»
EPHA wrote an article on newly released WHO report on world health statistics. Key facts include "Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are one of the major health challenge of the 21st century with 63% of all global deaths in 2008 due to NCDs."
European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies publication: Health systems, health wealth and societal well-being»
Full title: Health Systems, Health, Wealth and Societal Well-being - Assessing the case for investing in health systems, Edited by Josep Figueras and Martin McKee
ECDC launches maps on the distribution of tick species in Europe»
For the first time maps on the distribution of tick species are presented, covering four tick species: Dermacentor reticulates, Hyalomma marginatum, Ixodes persulcatus, Ixodes ricinus
European Transport Safety Council publishes occupational road safety handbook»
This handbook represents the culmination of 3 years of work within the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) PRAISE project to promote best practice regarding road safety in the work context
Deadline to implement new rules on protection of EU workers exposed to electromagnetic fields extended until October 2013»
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have adopted Directive 2012/11/EU amending Directive 2004/40/EC on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields)
European Medicines Agency launches new e-learning course for Article 57(2) requirements on submission of information on medicines»
The European Medicines Agency has launched an e-learning course for marketing authorisation holders to support compliance with Article 57(2) on the submission of information on medicines
Report from Active Citizenship Network: active ageing in practice»
The report "active ageing in practice - experiences of civic engagement in health policies" was presented in Brussels during the 6th Patients' Rights Day, 18 April 2012
Rare diseases: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patient Group Advocates meet!»
The "CML Horizons 2012" conference, held in Munich in May 2012, was a great success, with 86 patient advocates from from 48 countries participating in this meeting
Sex chromosomes won't become extinct after all, say researchers»
The team, who hail from Sweden and the United Kingdom, looked at how genes on sex-linked chromosomes are passed down through generations and linked to fertility, using the specific example of the W chromosome in female chickens
Kappers eens over nieuwe maatregelen voor strengere gezondheids- en veiligheidsnormen »
De vakbond UNI Europa Hair & Beauty en de werkgeversvereniging Coiffure EU hebben overeenstemming bereikt over richtsnoeren om kappers in een gezonde en veilige omgeving te laten werken
24 May: launch of SUBSPORT, a free online resource on substitution of hazardous chemicals»
The Health and Environment Alliance published via Twitter the date of SUBSPORT launch. SUBSPORT accounts for Substitution Support Portal
Eurobarometer on patient involvement available»
Conducted by TNS Qual+ at the request of the European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Policy
EuroparlTV: Vaccinatie – een recht om te kiezen? »
Vaccins redden elk jaar miljoenen mensen van ziektes, lichamelijke gebreken en de dood, maar veel mensen willen zelf over vaccinatie kunnen beslissen. EPTV zoekt uit waarom
European Commission: travel advice for travelling football fans»
European Commission Directorate-General of Health and Consumer Policy set up a webpage gathering tips and advice for football fans heading to the 2012 European Football Championship in Poland & Ukraine
EU Commissioner Dalli delivers speech at 1st dialogue on human health between traditional chinese medicine culture and western medicine»
John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, attends the Dialogue on Human Health between Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture and Western Medicine at the University of Bologna, Italy, 10 May 2012
WHO publication: Noncommunicable diseases prevention and control in the South-eastern Europe Health Network»
This publication provides an overview of the existing tools for implementing intersectoral action and highlights the developments in the fields of tobacco and nutrition in south-eastern Europe
European Parliament publishes briefing note on Food Safety and Public Health Situation in Cyprus »
This briefing note provides in two separate documents an overview of the Cyprus' situation respectively in the fields of Food Safety and Public Health. It follows the visit of a delegation in Cyprus, 1-4 May 2012
EU Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on active and health ageing: towards Europe 2020»
John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, attended a workshop on Active and Healthy Ageing at the University of Siena, Italy, 11 May 2012
European Citizens' Initiative: First EU one million signature petitions released for signatures reports EPHA»
Among the six petitions that were approved last week, a quarter are health-related already
European Public Health Alliance presents EU-funded project promoting health gains through Structural Fund spending»
The project ’Impact of Structural Funds on Health Gains’ demonstrates how Structural Funds represent a valuable funding mechanism and their innovative use through indirect health investments can help to deliver health gains, tackle inequalities and assist vulnerable groups
WHO Regional Director for Europe gives a presentation on Health 2020»
During a meeting in Tirana, Albania, on 11 May 2012, Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe gave a presentation "Priorities in Europe - Health 2020". The powerpoint presentation is now available online
Ministers ride the bike to Danish Meetings»
In a nation, where 95 pct. of the population own a bike it is only natural, that a two-wheel ride is offered to EU delegates as well
Greater safety in tractors to prevent driver death in the event of overturning»
Research carried out by experts of the UPNA-Public University of Navarre has been turned improvement of codes used in the regulations of the OECD that stipulate the criteria for approving these vehicles in order to ensure a sufficient level of real safety exists and thus prevent deaths by crushing
European Environment Agency: Increase in cancers and fertility problems may be caused by household chemicals and pharmaceuticals »
Chemicals which disrupt the hormone system may be a contributing factor behind the significant increases in cancers, diabetes and obesity, falling fertility, and an increased number of neurological development problems in humans, according to a review of recent scientific literature commissioned by the EEA
MEPs want to improve the detection of potentially dangerous medicines»
Distilbène, Mediator, Isomeride: they are all drugs once sold legally in Europe but now believed to have provoked serious side effects including hundreds of deaths
European Parliament safeguards strict rules on EU toxic chemical exports»
MEPs safeguarded strict conditions for the EU's toxic chemical exports in legislation amended on Thursday 10 May 2012
7th EU Environment Action Programme: Will ministers deliver on environment and health protection? asks EU NGO»
On 11 June, EU environment ministers will adopt their recommendations for the new programme. Read Health and Environment Alliance article about it
Health and Environment Alliance reports on a Danish presidency event on health and climate»
The panels addressed the important health impacts of climatic and environmental changes and prevention of related diseases
European Commission video: Q&A on the European Food Safety Authority»
On 10 May, the European Commission dedicated a midday press briefing to EFSA. It is available online. Duration: 10 minutes 31 seconds
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Damanaki, delivers speech during AGROBALT Exhibition "For a Healthier Life" (10 May 2012)»
Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, delivers a speech "A new Fisheries Policy for Europe" at AGROBALT Exhibition "For a Healthier Life", Vilnius, 10 May 2012
EuroparlTV: Nieuwe wetten om dodelijke pillen tegen te houden »
Het Mediatorschandaal, waar potentieel dodelijke pillen op de markt bleven, lieten de mazen in de EU-wet zien. Het EP stemt over strengere farmaceutische controles
Report assessing consequences of reduced support for the Global Fund projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia»
AIDS Action Europe published an article about new report by the Eurasian Harm Reduction Network: "Quitting while not ahead: The Global Fund’s retrenchment and the looming crisis for harm reduction in Eastern Europe and Central Asia"
Results of the latest Council meeting on Education, Youth, Culture and Sport: doping anf pharmacovigilance (10-11 May 2012)»
The Council adopted conclusions on combating doping in recreational sport. Ministers held a public debate on the future challenges in the fight against doping , including in recreational sport. The Council also took a decision over Commission's proposed regulation on pharmacovigilance
Conclusions of the Council of the European Union on combating doping in recreational sport»
These conclusions were adopted during the 3164th Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council meeting which took place in Brussels, 10 and 11 May 2012
Health and Environment Alliance: health impacts from noise on the EU agenda»
As the European Parliament is currently discussing a proposal to reduce vehicle noise, HEAL and others demand a more ambitious law to address the issue
Conflicts of interests: MEPs refuses to discharge the 2010 accounts of three EU Agencies»
The European Public Health Alliance wrote on article about European Parliament's refusal to discharge the 2010 accounts of the European Medicines Agency, the European Food and Safety Agency as well as the European Environmental Agency
European Parliament: towards better detection and EU-wide withdrawal of dangerous medicines»
The adverse effects of medicinal products will be better monitored in future, to prevent the recurrence of cases like the French diabetes medicine "Médiator" (benfluorex), which led to many deaths
Multiple thought channels secret to avoiding brain congestion, researchers report»
EU-funded researchers from Germany and the United States report that brain networks may avoid traffic jams at their busiest junctions by communicating on different frequencies
Scientists uncover link between genes and bone disease»
The study was funded in part by the GEFOS ('Genetic factors for osteoporosis') project, which has received almost EUR 3 million under the Health Theme of the EU's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)
Denmark, England and Scotland are at the forefront of telehealth … Rethinking healthcare»
According to a new study from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (IPTS), Denmark, England and Scotland have revolutionised this historical path by integrating telehealth as a part of the standard treatment
Europees Agentschap voor de veiligheid en de gezondheid op het werk: risicopreventie betekent actief leiderschap en betrokkenheid van de werknemers »
Leiderschap van het management en participatie van de werknemers vormen de sleutels tot een goede veiligheid en gezondheid op de werkplek
EFSA Management Board Chair resigns »
Upon request of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Diána Bánáti has resigned on 8 May as member and Chair of the Management Board
AIDS Action Europe: Shape the HIV response, participate in E-survey LIVING 2012»
GNP+ and the LIVING 2012 partnership have launched an electronic survey for people living with HIV to provide input into LIVING 2012: The Positive Leadership Summit. Deadline: 21 May 2012
ECDC launches tender on "Guidance on a comprehensive approach to disease prevention for HIV, STIs, and hepatitis among MSM"»
AIDS Action Europe announced on its website publication by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) of a call for tender. Deadline: 8 June 2012
Council of the European Union tightens controls on biocidal products»
The Council adopted on 10 May a regulation concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products
European Parkinson's Disease Association: the European Parliament sends a strong message on disability to the member states»
On 8 May, EPDA issued a press release in which it states that Preventing and eliminating barriers to accessibility for persons with disabilities should be a condition to fulfil in order to receive European money
WHO Europe article: Health planning for large public events»
Mass gatherings draw large crowds. They can be settings for disease outbreaks and other health problems. This can stress the public health system and resources of host countries
WHO Europe: follow webcast of health-financing course »
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe is organising a course in health financing(14 and 16 May). The course will be broadcasted live via webstreaming. During the broadcast, online viewers can send questions by e-mail
EU Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on eHealth as a driver of "smart health for better lives"»
John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, attended the opening session of e-Health Week in Copenhagen, Denmark, 07 May 2012.
Better use of health data will transform the healthcare landscape, says expert report »
A high-level group of experts today warned that Europeans will only be able to benefit from the affordable, less intrusive and more personalised healthcare which Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can bring if agreement is reached on how to use health data
Vice-President of the European Commission Kroes delivers speech on "Empowerment, innovation and efficiency for the health sector"»
Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda attended the eHealth Week Opening Plenary in Copenhagen, 7 Mai 2012
Video: watch the European Parliament health committee meeting (7-8 May 2012)»
The two-day meeting has been recorded. A video link is available online
European Parliament health committee met 7-8 May to debate on pharmacovigilance, health programme and beef labelling»
The European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) met 7-8 May. Agenda and meeting documents are available online
Joint statement by the Danish EU Presidency and EU Commissioner Potočnik welcoming new international agreement to tackle air pollution »
The revised objectives of the Protocol will see a reduction in EU emissions of around 60% for sulphur, 40% for nitrogen oxides (NOx), 30% for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 6% for ammonia and 20% for particulate matter compared to 2005 levels
EU Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on colorectal cancer prevention and screening»
John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, attended European Colorectal Cancer Days in Brno, Czech Republic, 04 May 2012
EU pedalling on Europe Day (9 May)»
"This year, the Danish EU Presidency has chosen to focus on sustainable transport in the European capitals, because a green economy can create jobs and boost the economy, while improving the environment and the public health," says Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen
High standard of influenza virus detection and typing maintained across influenza reference laboratories in EU/EEA»
ECDC’s external quality assurance (EQA) schemes are designed to evaluate the performance of laboratories, to identify areas for improvement in laboratory diagnostics relevant to disease surveillance and to ensure comparability of results between laboratories in EU/EEA countries
Scientists probe diabetes in Slovaks»
Researchers in Slovakia and the United Kingdom have identified the minimum prevalence of GCK-monogenic diabetes among Slovaks
Can curry help fight cancer? Researchers launch trial to find out»
The team, from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom and Cancer Research UK, wants to find out if the effects of curcumin can improve patients' responses to chemotherapy
Jog and give your life a boost»
Undertaking regular jogging increases the life expectancy of men by 6.2 years and women by 5.6 years says new study.
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control launched slogan contest to promote good hand hygiene practices»
On the occasion of the WHO campaign ‘Save Lives: clean your hands’, ECDC is launching a slogan contest open to under- and postgraduate students to help promote ECDC surveillance module on compliance with good hand hygiene practices
Filmprijs gezonde werkplekken: nu open voor inzendingen »
Voor de vierde keer sponsort Europees Agentschap voor de veiligheid en de gezondheid op het werk de Filmprijs gezonde werkplekken voor de beste documentaire over werkgerelateerde onderwerpen
European Public Health Alliance on violence against women with disabilities»
On 28 March, EPHA attended a hearing in the European Parliament (EP) organised by the European Disability Forum (EDF) and the EP Disability Intergroup
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control supports WHO “Save Lives: clean your hands” campaign»
As a way to contribute to this important initiative, ECDC launched the third and last wave of data collection for the ECDC point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals
Health First Europe report from debate on men’s health in Europe at European Parliament»
On 26 April, Health First Europe attended a debate on men’s health in Europe organised by the Premier League Network at the European Parliament. It is now publishing minutes of the meeting
International Thalassaemia Day: Thalassaemia International Federation focuses on patients' rights (8 May 2012)»
On 8 May 2012, Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) will celebrate International Thalassaemia Day 2012 and will hold a press conference with the theme ‘Patients’ Rights Revisited’. The message of TIF president is available online
Travelling in Europe? Download "European Health Insurance Card" app for your smartphone»
With your European Health Insurance Card you can access state-provided healthcare if you fall ill or have an accident during your stay abroad.
Scientists find link between biological processes and young breast cancer patients»
Led by the Institut Jules Bordet in Belgium, the researchers discovered that breast cancer in women aged 45 years or younger is enriched with the aggressive basal-like tumours.
European Public Health Alliance contributes to EU reflection process on chronic disease »
Following the consultation, the Commission will be contacting organisations involved in the areas of chronic diseases and related issues in order to conduct further consultations.
European Policy Centre Commentary: Ignorance ain't bliss - it's time to recognise the impact of the environment and climate on health»
In this Commentary, Annika Ahtonen argues that Europe must take more seriously the impact of the environment and climate change on health, and do more to reduce and prepare for unwanted health consequences.
Alzheimer Europe contributes to Commission's reflection process on Chronic Diseases»
On 30 April, Alzheimer Europe finalised its contribution to the European Commission reflection process on Chronic Diseases.
Danish EU presidency gives the health care sector an e-push»
Ministers for Health and top government officials from all of Europe are on their way to Copenhagen to discuss health IT and telehealth.
European Commission launched the HEIDI health wiki»
HEIDI (Health in Europe: Information and Data Interface) is a new way to collect, up-date and share information about health. HEIDI is hosted by the Commission, but the wiki's content is written by European health experts. Are you one of them and can contribute to HEIDI?
Photos of the launch of the EU Health Prize for Journalists 2012»
The EU Health Prize for Journalists 2012 was launched by EU Commissioner for Health, John Dalli, during the EU Health Programmes conference (Brussels, 3 May 2012)
Video of the launch of the EU Health Prize for Journalists 2012»
Opening speech by John Dalli, Member of the European Commission in charge of Health and Consumer Policy
EU Health Programmes Conference - Video of the opening session»
The video of the opening session of the EU High level conference "EU Health Programmes: results and perspectives" (Brussels, 3 May 2012) is now available
European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) briefing on antimicrobial resistance»
EPHA’s briefing describes the causes of AMR; evaluates what is being done at an EU and international level; and explores some of challenges faced today by public health
Action Plan for the EU health workforce adopted as part of the Commission Communication for a job rich recovery in Europe»
Disclaimer: This document is a European Commission staff working document for information purposes. It does not represent an official position of the Commission on this issue, nor does it anticipate such a position.
Read the report of the European Alcohol and Health Forum held 26 April 2012 in Brussels»
The 10th Plenary meeting of the European Alcohol and Health Forum (EAHF) took place on 26 April 2012 in Brussels. During this meeting, major producers from the alcohol industry together with the World Federation of Advertising presented the Responsible Marketing Pact which scales up self-regulation
FAHRE Project – publication of proposals for strengthening food and health research in Europe»
FAHRE aims to investigate how to improve the coordination of food and health research in Europe. The project ran from January 2010 to December 2011
Commission publishes an updated orientation paper for the FP7 2013 Work Programme in the area of health research»
This version is still a draft. The final adoption and the publication of the later work programme by the Commission are expected in mid-July 2012.
Europees commissaris Dalli looft de vierde EU-gezondheidsprijs voor journalisten uit »
Vandaag heeft Europees commissaris voor Gezondheid en consumentenbeleid John Dalli voor de vierde keer de gezondheidsprijs voor journalisten uitgeloofd.
Watch the EU Health Programmes conference live today!»
The conference will be broadcasted live. It starts today 3 May at 9.15 and will showcase how EU-added value is delivered in public health across the EU
WHO/Europe report: Social determinants of health and well-being among young people. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study: international report from the 2009/2010 survey»
Through this international report on the results of its most recent survey, the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study supplies the up-to-date information needed by policy-makers and all stakeholders
AGE Platform Europe set up EU virtual network on age-friendly environments»
In response to the call for commitments launched by the European Commission in the framework of the European Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing, AGE Platform Europe is setting up a virtual network to bring together all stakeholders interested in promoting age-friendly environments across the EU
Report from European Parkinson's Disease Association: Unmet needs in Parkinson’s disease»
This report presents the findings of a survey conducted by iS Health, sponsored by Merck Serono, in association with EPDA at the European Federation of Neurological Societies Congress in Budapest, 10–13 September 2011.
European Parkinson’s Disease Association’s (EPDA) launched awareness-raising initiative in the European Parliament»
On 12 April, the EPDA launches awareness-raising initiative and MEP Support Network in the European Parliament as part of World Parkinson’s Disease Day celebrations
WHO/Europe on eliminating malaria from Europe by 2015: realistic and attainable»
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe published an article on malaria stating intensive anti-malaria interventions cut the number of reported autochthonous malaria cases in the WHO European Region from 90,712 in 1995 to 102 in 2011
Life expectancy for HIV patients improving»
This study was funded in part by the EUROCOORD ('European network of HIV/AIDS cohort studies to coordinate at European and international level clinical research on HIV/AIDS') project, which is backed with EUR 12 million under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).
EU Health Programmes conference: Follow the conference via live streaming Thursday 3 May 2012»
The high level conference "EU Health Programmes: results and perspectives" will be broadcasted live 3 May 2012. Conference starts at 9.15 am.
EU public consultation: Health Technology Assessment network»
Public consultation on the modalities of stakeholder consultation in the voluntary Health Technology Assessment network to be established under Directive 2011/24/EU. Deadline: 1 August 2012
Urban living ups chances of heart problems, new study says»
Writing in the Journal of Internal Medicine, the Danish researchers present the findings of their analysis, based on a study of 1 225 men and women aged 50 and 60 living both in and out of town.
New report from ILO: Jobs in the green economy should be safe and healthy »
The report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) launched for World Day for Safety and Health at Work says the greening of the economy should be accompanied by the proper integration of workplace safety and health measures.
Alzheimer Europe: Study reveals prolonged immunoglobulin treatment may delay onset of Alzheimer's disease»
The research team from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York was led by Dr. Giulio Maria Pasinetti.
EU Expert Group "Sport, Health and Participation": meeting report available»
The EU Expert Group on Sport, Health and Participation held its second meeting in Brussels on 21 March 2012. The reports from the meeting is now available.
New report from the Economist Intelligence Unit: Never too early - Tackling chronic disease to extend healthy life years»
The report is published on the European Public Health Alliance website.
ECDC: Review of status and public health importance of invasive mosquitoes in Europe»
Invasive mosquito species in Europe present a potential public health threat and their surveillance and control are essential, concludes an article published in the journal ‘Vector-borne and zoonotic diseases’, funded and co-authored by ECDC.
Danish public health authority publishes information on MMR vaccination»
In new webpages dedicated to MMR vaccination, Danish public health authority explains why it is important to have children vaccinated against measles. Only in Danish.
Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) latest film: “Health on Stage”»
This film is based on the ‘10th Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange: Health on Stage’ programme co-organised by ASEF. It was an initiative to promote public health messages through forum theatre bringing together young international volunteers and community members in South India.
New policy paper from civil society: Time for the EU to lead on innovation: EU policy opportunities in biomedical innovation and the creation of public knowledge goods today»
This report from Health Action International (HAI) Europe and the Trans Atlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) call on the European Union (EU) is published on EPHA website.
Danish EU Presidency puts UV rays on the menu»
"Health, Environment and Climate Change are at the heart of the Danish EU Presidency," said Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen, when he, together with Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark opened the exhibition "Health, Environment, Climate - Human health and the impact of Environmental and Climatic Factors” on 25 April.
'Eat your greens; it's good for your eyes!' Investigating truth behind familiar parental battle cry»
Is there any truth to this age-old adage? This is the question an Irish researcher who has just received a funding boost from the European Research Council (ERC) is setting out to answer.
EU publication: Worker representation and consultation on health and safety »
An analysis of the findings of the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER). This study is published by the European Agency for Safety and Health (EU-OSHA).
EuroparlTV: Harde actie tegen onveilige implantaten »
Leden van het Europees Parlement eisen strakke maatregelen om de bevolking te beschermen tegen 'frauduleuze' handelaren van borstimplantaten en andere medische hulpmiddelen.
EU-funded EATWELLproject: There’s something healthy in the state of Denmark»
EATWELL is looking into a variety of European policies aimed at reducing obesity and the lengths people would go to become healthy.
European Parliament: next meeting of the public health committee will focus on "Health for Growth" Programme»
At their committee meeting of 7-8 May MEPs will exchange views on opinions and working documents related to the Multiannual Financial Framework as well as the Health for Growth Programme. The Committee will also exchange views on reports on the computer databases which are part of the surveillance networks in the Member States, and on voluntary beef labelling.
European Hospital and Healthcare Federation (HOPE) publishes report on the impact of the economic crisis on healthcare systems in Europe»
The paper also analyses the measures taken to combat the impact of the financial turmoil on healthcare professionals and patients. The report, entitled "The Crisis, Hospitals and Healthcare," also includes a comparative country study of the situation in 20 European countries and is featured on EPHA website.
EU scientific committees: the use of the scientific literature for human health risk assessment purposes»
Memorandum on the use of the scientific literature for human health risk assessment purposes – weighing of evidence and expression of uncertainty.
Hairdressing sector agrees on new measures to boost health and safety»
Representing more than one million hairdressing workers across the EU, the trade union UNI Europa Hair & Beauty and the hairdressing employers, Coiffure EU, have reached a new agreement on clear guidance for hairdressers to work in a healthy and safe environment throughout their careers.
EU Joint Research Centre: "Nutrition Research Highlights" new issue available»
In this issue: risk of cardiovascular disease & red meat consumption; effects of coffee on health; egg consumption & cholesterol blood levels; how food can affect your mood Nutriti
ECDC publishes guidelines on planning and implementing communication activities on vaccination»
ECDC has issued a report highlighting the importance of building trust for public health organisations in order for them to communicate effectively on immunisation.
NGO Eurocare reacts to new report on alcohol marketing»
Following the release of the AMMIE report, Eurocare wrote: "European alcohol industry fails in protecting young people towards alcohol marketing".
WHO gives a presentation on 'Health 2020' »
This presentation was made during the European Diabetes Leadership Forum, on 25 Apri 2012, by Zsuzsana Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe.
Study finds link between amateur boxing and head trauma»
Led by a group at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, in cooperation with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Linköping University as well as the Swedish Boxing Federation, the study has identified how Olympic boxers can display changes in brain fluids after bouts.
Creating a quiet environment? Applications for the European Soundscape Award 2012 open! »
Do you know someone who is doing something to create a healthy soundscape in your working environment, neighbourhood or municipality—implementing innovative solutions to noise problems or creating quiet green areas where the sounds of birds and bees can be enjoyed?
Commission requests Bulgaria to correctly implement rules around genetically modified micro-organisms»
Today the European Commission has asked Bulgaria to ensure the correct implementation of Directive 2009/41/EC on activities around genetically modified micro-organisms such as when they are cultured, stored, transported, destroyed or used in any other way.
New drugs detected in the EU at the rate of around one per week, say EU agencies»
New drugs were detected in the European Union last year at the rate of around one per week, according to the EMCDDA–Europol 2011 annual report on new psychoactive substances.
European Parliament: PIP breast implants - "learn the lessons of this fraud" »
A breast implant register, more stringent checks and product traceability, and a pre-market authorisation system are among the measures proposed by the Environment and Public Health Committee on Wednesday to prevent a recurrence of the PIP defective breast implants case.
European Centre for Monitoring Alcohol Marketing published online new report: Commercial promotion of drinking in Europe»
Commercial promotion of drinking in Europe - Key findings of independent monitoring of alcohol marketing in five European countries.
NGO Schools for Health in Europe issues publications on health education»
Special issue 2 of Health Education: "What do health-promoting schools promote? Processes and outcomes in school health promotion". Special issue 3: "Processes and outcomes in school health promotion: engaging with the evidence discourse".
Consultation on the revision of the limit values for lead in toys»
Deadline: 07 May 2012. The new toy safety directive 2009/48/EC introduced strict migration limits for lead in toys. The new directive also foresees the possibility to amend these limits when new scientific evidence is made available, in order to assure constant alignment on the latest scientific evidence and appropriate protection for children.
Public consultation on chemicals: ECHA draft working proramme 2013-15»
ECHA is the European Chemicals Agency. Deadline: 12 June 2012.
29 April is EU Day of Solidarity between Generations »
AGE Platform is involved in an awareness-raising campaign to attract the attention of politicians at European, national, regional and local levels on how to rethink the concept of solidarity between the generations, and to promote active ageing.
Werelddag voor veiligheid en gezondheid op het werk 2012 Groene banen: veiligheid en gezondheid bevorderen in een groene economie »
De toenemende aandacht voor het vinden van nieuwe energiebronnen en voor andere milieuvriendelijke activiteiten, zoals recycling en betere systemen voor afvalverwijdering zal een positief effect hebben op het milieu in de wereld. Zonder de juiste maatregelen kan deze ontwikkeling echter ten koste gaan van de levens en gezondheid van werknemers.
Joint NGO statement on shale gas, shale oil, coal bed methane and ‘fracking’»
Joint NGO statement on fracking impacting health and environment is published on the website of the Health and Environment Alliance.
Awareness of crisis management strengthened among European Ministers for Health»
European Ministers for Health have discussed how to make room for innovation in the health systems. They pushed forward the agenda on chronic diseases. They also discussed medical devices.
OECD on Health: the high cost of diabetes »
Speaking at the European Diabetes Leadership Forum in Copenhagen, Yves Leterme Deputy Director General at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said, “Preventing and treating diabetes and its complications costs about €90 billion annually in Europe alone".
Researchers replicate Doctor Who's famous sonic screwdriver»
NANOPORATION, which started in 2009 and will run until 2013, brings together researchers from Israel and the United Kingdom with the aim of developing new solutions to overcome the current challenges of cancer chemotherapy.
Youth competition focusing on communication of the European Code Against Cancer »
As the official coordinator for the European Week Against Cancer 25-31 May 2012, the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL), along the Italian Cancer League, is organising the “Communicating the Code” Youth Competition. Poster and video submissions accepted until 21 May 2012.
European Commission vice-president, Siim Kallas, delivers a speech "Working together to reduce deaths on Europe's roads" »
Siim Kallas, Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport, attended a drink driving seminar on the occasion of the European Transport Safety Council, 24 April. He delivered a speech on road safety as well.
Video: Informal meeting of health ministers on 23 April - Joint press statement with EU Commissioner John Dalli and Danish Presidency»
The Informal meeting of Ministers for Employment, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) took place on 23 and 24 April, in Horsens, Denmark. The health part took place 23 April. Several videos are available on this event, a joint press statement with the EU Commissioner for Health, John Dalli, and Danish Minister for Health.
Euronews: Sounding-out ways to beat prostate side-effects»
Doctors in the UK say a new treatment for prostate cancer, using ultrasound, could leave patients suffering far-fewer side-effects than existing therapies.
EU publication: Foresight of new and emerging risks to occupational safety and health associated with new technologies in green jobs by 2020»
This report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) describes the work carried out in Phase 1 of the project ‘Foresight of New and Emerging Risks to Occupational Safety and Health Associated with New Technologies in Green Jobs by 2020’.
World Health Organization's article: Health workers, on the front line for vaccination»
WHO/Europe has produced a series of leaflets to advise health workers how to help foster constructive dialogue with parents about vaccinating their children, and to help parents reluctant to vaccinate to understand the implications of such a decision.
Eurosafe to launch 2012 Child Safety Report Cards in June»
In June 2012, the European Child Safety Alliance of EuroSafe will unveil Child Safety Report Cards for more than 30 European countries. This initiative counts with the support of John Dalli, the EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy.
Electromagnetic fields: new deadline set for transposition of directive»
A new directive postponing the transposition of electromagnetic fields directive 2004/40/EC1 by 18 months, i.e. to 31 October 2013, enters into force today.
European Parliament committee meeting: Discussion on defective breast implants, pharmacovigilance and donation of tissues and cells.»
The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament will meet 25-26 April.
EU Commissioner Dalli will have an exchange of views with Members of the European Parliament during their committee meeting on 25-26 April»
The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament will meet 25-26 April 2012. The Members of the Committee will hold an exchange of views with EU Commissioner Dalli. Apart from pending files (Health for Growth Programme, cross border threats to health or pharmacovigilance) the topics of debate also include initiative foreseen for 2012 (revision of Tobacco Products Directive, innovation in health) and 2013.
European Alcohol Policy Alliance (Eurocare) presents a brief overview of state of play in alcohol labelling»
Eurocare, an EU-wide NGO, has developed an update of overview of labeling initiatives, which was first compiled in 2009.
EU Commissioner John Dalli delivered a speech on "How to make healthy ageing a reality"»
On 20 April, John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, attended the Breakfast Policy Briefing of the European Policy Centre and delived a speech on healthy ageing.
ECDC seeks new ways to tackle measles problem in Europe»
To mark European Immunisation Week, 21-27 April, ECDC is gathering public health experts, behavioural specialists and social marketing professionals to find innovative ways on how to fight the spread of measles in Europe.
New ECDC reports assess Europe’s capability of detecting swine influenza A(H3N2)v viruses»
Following the emergence of swine influenza A(H3N2)v viruses with sporadic human infections in North America, ECDC releases two technical reports assessing the capability of influenza reference laboratories in Europe to detect this novel virus, should it appear in Europe.
European Medicines Agency: Towards a robust global framework for conduct and oversight of clinical trials»
European Medicines Agency publishes reflection paper with practical guidance on the assurance of ethical and GCP standards in the conduct of clinical trials included in marketing authorisation applications submitted in the EU.
European Medicines Agency publishes highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use meeting (April 2012)»
EMA lists the opinions adopted at the April 2012 meeting of the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) and other important outcomes.
European youth NGO, Active, publishes its contribution to WHO non-communicable diseases consultations»
"Active – sobriety, friendship and peace" works in the field of alcohol.
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has a brand new Facebook page »
As part of the Agency’s on-going efforts to build a closer relationships with its various audiences, EU-OSHA is extending its presence in the realm of social media.
EY2012 Stakeholders’ Coalition: Roadmap towards and beyond the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012 (EY2012)»
Presented on 18 January 2012 at the Danish Presidency EY2012 launch conference in Copenhagen.
EU Commissioner John Dalli delivered a speech at the Financial Times Deutschland Conference on Health Economy»
On 16 April, John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, attended the FT Deutschland Conference.
Ageing: how long can we expect to be healthy into our twilight years?»
The number of European citizens aged 65 and over is set to double over the next 50 years; while data on life expectancy (LE) for this ageing European population can help us make predictions for the future, they still only tell us half the story.
EU Commissioner John Dalli delivers a speech on "Is the economic crisis an opportunity for better efficiency in healthcare?"»
On 19 April, John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, attended the General Assembly of the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) and delivered a speech on healthcare efficiency.
EU Ministers for Health to focus on Innovation in health care and patient empowerment»
The Informal Meeting of Ministers for Health will take place on 23-24 April 2012 in Horsens. The overarching theme of the meeting will be the innovation agenda ‘Smart Health – Better Lives’.
New WHO recommendations on HIV testing and counselling for couples»
AIDS Action Europe published these recommendations on their website.
ECDC publication on tuberculosis: Management of contacts of MDR TB and XDR TB patients»
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) are posing a major public health threat as well as a big challenge for TB prevention and control in Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) published guidance on this matter.
Health in the EU27 in 2010: At the age of 65, both women and men are expected to live a further 9 years in a healthy condition»
This news is released by Eurostat Press Office, the EU statistical office.
European Commission Joint Research Centre scientists develop high-throughput liver toxicity screening»
They have designed and demonstrated a high-throughput screening system to categorise chemicals based on their potential to cause liver toxicity.
The European Centre for Monitoring Alcohol Marketing (EUCAM)'s reaction on alcohol industry’s Responsible Marketing Pact»
Leading producers from the beer, wine and spirits sectors launched an initiative to establish a set of common standards for their marketing communications throughout the European Union.
EMCDDA, EU drugs agency, presents a report on latest evidence on heroin-assisted treatment for hard-to-treat opioid users»
The report, "New heroin-assisted treatment", provides the first state-of-the-art overview of research on the subject, examining the latest evidence and clinical experience in this area in Europe and internationally
EU and Council of Europe: Call for participants in a symposium on well-being of young people in Eastern Europe and Caucasus (Georgia, 11-12 June 2012)»
The European Commission (EU) and Council of Europe (CoE) invite interested parties to send their application to particpate in the Symposium on Well-being of young people in Eastern Europe and Caucasus. Deadline: 1 May 2012
EU-wide alcohol marketing rules planned»
EU NGO Eurocare reports on alcohol industry's plan to implement common standards on social media marketing and age appropriate advertising.
ECDC comments on Irish report on the association between 2009 pandemic vaccine and narcolepsy»
The report investigates an increase in the incidence of narcolepsy in children and adolescents in 2009 and 2010.
EU report on the implementation of the EU salt reduction framework»
This report is published by the European Commission and highlights the results of Member States survey.
Better methods and estimates of infectious disease burden»
Better estimates of infectious disease burden are needed for effective planning and prioritising of limited public health resources, concludes an article published in PLoS Medicine describing a study, funded and co-authored by ECDC.
The World Health Organisation on patient empowerment »
WHO Regional Office for Europe advocates for empowered patients as a means to improve the use of resources.
Win € 2 million for a leap forward in vaccine technology»
The race to overcome weaknesses in the cold-chain for vaccine transport and storage is on! The European Commission is offering a EUR 2 million prize for innovations in this area. Deadline 3 September 2013.
The Health and Environment Alliance has released Q&A's on health benefits from the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions»
The Q&A's focus on the European Commission Staff Working Paper entitled “Analysis of options to move beyond 20% greenhouse gas emissions reductions: member states’ results” from February 2012
Nieuwe campagne: 'Een gezonde werkplek': oproep om actief samen te werken »
EU-OSHA lanceert zijn nieuwe tweejaarlijkse campagne in het kader van 'Een gezonde werkplek': 'Samen sterk voor preventie'. De campagne is gericht op het dubbele concept van managementleiderschap en werknemersparticipatie bij het verbeteren van de veiligheid en gezondheid op het werk.
World Health Organization and Alzheimer’s Disease International: New report on dementia»
A report released 11 April 2012 by WHO and ADI calls upon governments, policymakers and other stakeholders to make dementia a global public health priority.
Consultation on the EU environment policy priorities for 2020: Towards a 7th EU Environment Action Programme»
Deadline: 01 June 2012. The purpose of this consultation is to collect the views of all stakeholders, including environmental health stakeholders, at EU and national level, and the public at large on the environment policy priorities up to 2020.
Two new opportunities for EU funding for public health projects in the field of alcohol and cross-border health threats»
The Executive Agency for Health and Consumers has published two calls for tenders in the area of public health.
European Economic and Social Committee public hearing: Growing old in good health (16 April)»
It took place in Brussels. The aim of the hearing was to hear the views of decision makers, stakeholders and interested parties - in particular organisations working with elderly people - on this topic
EU health ministers will meet informally to talk about innovation in healthcare (Horsens, 23-24 April 2012)»
Ministers will discuss how to move ahead innovation in the European welfare and health care technology sectors. They will also discuss the topic of chronic diseases.
European Commission offers €2 million prize for a leap forward in vaccine technology»
The European Commission offered a €2 million prize to encourage inventors to overcome an important barrier to using vaccines in developing countries: the need to keep them stable at any ambient temperature.
European Medicines Agency publishes reflection paper on conduct and oversight of clinical trials»
This is the final reflection paper on ethical and good clinical practice (GCP) aspects of clinical trials of medicinal products for human use conducted outside of the European Union and submitted in marketing authorisation applications to the EU regulatory authorities.
Epilepsy gene in dogs found»
Researchers in Europe and the United States have identified a novel epilepsy gene in Belgian Shepherds. These findings will, among other things, provide insight into common epilepsies in humans.
Active Citizenship Network is organising the 6th European Patient's Day (15-16 May 2012)»
The conference will take place in Brussels and will focus on empowerment and active participation of ageing citizens.
EU-funded study finds mums and babies benefit from salmon intake»
Researchers from the University of Granada in Spain observed that the consumption of salmon boosts omega-3 fatty acid levels in both the mother and child, and fuels their antioxidant defences.
EU publication: guide to good practice on the implementation of minimum safety and health requirements at temporary or mobile construction sites»
Non-binding guide to good practice for understanding and implementing Directive 92/57/EEC on the implementation of minimum safety and health requirements at temporary or mobile construction sites. Available in all EU languages in pdf format.
EU public consultation on active substances imported into the EU for medicinal products for human use»
Deadline: 1 June 2012. The consultation is on the draft template for the written confirmation for active substances imported into the EU for medicinal products for human use
Scientist from EU Joint Research Centre is a guest editor for a special issue of 'Mutation Research' on in vitro cell transformation assays for detection of carcinogens»
A comprehensive picture of the development and standardisation status of CTAs (cell transformation assays) co-edited by scientist Raffaella Corvi (European Commission, Joint Research Centre). April 2012
Registration is open for the European Conference on Chronic Diseases (11 May 2012)»
The conference, entitled ’Living Longer, better’, is organised by the European COPD Coalition - in parternship with EHN, ECCO, ERS and IDF Europe. It will focus on the EU reflection process on chronic diseases.
Environmental health NGO, HEAL, publishes a briefing for policy makers on the health benefits of greenhouse gas reduction policies»
The Health and Environment Alliance published a briefing intended for policy makers from both the climate and energy sectors as well as the health sector in Europe.
WHO publication on the health effects of black carbon»
This report presents the results of a systematic review of evidence of the health effects of black carbon in ambient air. Epidemiological studies provide sufficient evidence of the association of cardiopulmonary morbidity and mortality with exposure to black carbon.
Powering a beating heart: German researchers find innovative solutions for a new generation of pacemakers»
A team of German researchers, from the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS in Hermsdorf, has released details of their latest invention.
Risk of stroke intensifies when sibling is victim too»
Potential stroke victims have up to a 60% greater chance of succumbing to a sudden blockage or rupture of a blood vessel when their siblings had a stroke as well, researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows.
European Cancer Leagues Association (ECL) is organising a flashmob to highlight the European Week against Cancer »
The event will take place on 26 May 2012 in Paris, Rome, Ankara, Barcelona and London.
Commission releases orientation paper on FP7 2013 Work Programme in the area of Health research»
This paper is made public at an early stage in the adoption process of the work programme to provide potential applicants with the currently expected main lines of the 2013 work programme.It is a working document not yet endorsed by the Commission and its content does not prejudge subsequent modifications. Final adoption: expected in mid-July 2012.
Environmental health NGOs release briefing on chemicals with endocrine disrupting properties»
CHEM Trust and the Health and Environment Alliance released a briefing: Regulating chemicals with endocrine disrupting properties. The brifing is available in English and French. Other linguistic versions will come soon.
Publication from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control: third external quality assurance scheme for Salmonella typing»
This EQA was commissioned by ECDC and produced by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)/Laboratory for Zoonoses and Environmental Microbiology. 35 laboratories of the Food- and Waterborne Diseases and Zoonoses Network (FWD-Net) participated.
Scientists identify gene behind blood orange pigmentation»
Researchers in China, Italy and the United Kingdom have discovered what gene is responsible for blood orange pigmentation, and how it is controlled.
Euronews: Draw and play keep Parkinson’s at bay»
This is the story of how European patients and researchers have teamed up to fight Parkinson’s disease.
What money can't buy - UN discusses happiness as a measure of progress»
Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency, chaired a UN discussion on possible new measurements of happiness and well-being. Several criteria were considered, including distribution of resources, sustainability, health, human rights and education.
AGE Platform press release on the World Health Day (7 April)»
In this press release, AGE announces a joint commitment on age-friendly environments in reply to the call for commitments launched by the European Commission in the framework of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing
European Parliament votes to extend deadline for transposition of the Directive on Electromagnetic Fields»
According to Alzheimer Europe, this will leave time for the European Parliament to possibly find an agreement on the Commission’s new proposal which is currently on the table.
EU-funded NILVAD project for a new treatment in Alzheimer's disease: website now online»
NILVAD is a European multicentre double-blind placebo-controlled phase III trial of nilvadipine in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. It received funding from the European Commission.
European Federation of Nurses Associations: press release on the World Health Day»
On the occasion of the World Health Day 2012, the EFN has developed a press release in order to highlight the importance of this year’s theme “Ageing and Health”.
World Health Day 2012 - European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU OSHA) contribution to active ageing»
EU-OSHA has published, and throughout the year will be publishing, information related to the promoting of active ageing at work as well as passing the message on at public events and conferences. EU-OSHA also engages in Workplace Health Promotion to encourage the improvement of health and wellbeing at work, and thereby cutting the cost of illness in the EU workforce, including ageing workers.
Assessing women's cardiovascular risk»
An article from the European Society of Cardiology Council for Cardiology Practice
Mental Health Europe discusses mental health impact of financial crisis in Public Service Review»
MHE Senior Policy Adviser Josée Van Remoortel explains why it is crucial that mental health be put high on the political agenda when handling the financial crisis
Soy 'can reduce menopausal symptoms'»
Two daily servings of soy can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes experienced by menopausal women by up to 26 per cent when compared to a placebo, new research suggests.
The European Nutrition for Health Alliance (ENHA) Call for Action on Age related undernutrition in Europe»
In the context of the European Commission 'Invitation for Commitments' for the European Innovation Partnership on Active & Healthy Ageing, ENHA and its members invite interested parties to join the Action Group addressing Age Related Undernutrition in Europe (AG/ARUE)
Joint WHO-ECDC report on changes in pandemic preparedness plans: using lessons learnt to enhance preparedness»
In the aftermath of the 2009 influenza pandemic, countries as well as international organisations have evaluated their response and started to revise their pandemic plans based on the lessons learnt.
International Alliance of Patients' Organizations (IAPO) Patient-Centred Healthcare Indicators Review»
The Review aims to identify and explore current efforts to measure the patient-centredness of healthcare providers, organizations, national health systems and other stakeholders involved in healthcare provision.
Regional World Health Day launch: empower older people to participate in policy-making»
Empowering older people to participate in policy-making on active ageing was a key message of the World Health Day 2012 regional launch event in Copenhagen, Denmark on 2 April 2012.
Older subjects who regularly practice Tai Chi found to have better arterial compliance and greater muscle strength than non-practitioners»
Experienced practitioners of Tai Chi, the traditional Chinese mind-body exercise now enjoyed worldwide, have been shown in a study of older subjects to have improved expansion and contraction of arteries according to cardiac pulsation (arterial compliance) and improved knee muscle strength.
Dieting while pregnant 'poses risk to children's health'»
Children born to women who become pregnant while dieting could be more likely to be obese or diabetic in later life, according to new women's health research.
Op de wereldgezondheidsdag 2012 gaat de aandacht naar gezond ouder worden»
Het thema van de wereldgezondheidsdag op 7 april is gezond ouder worden. Deze dag moet een stimulans zijn voor ouderen-vriendelijk beleid en actief ouder worden.
ECDC special report on the implementation of the Commission Communication on combating HIV and the accompanying action plan »
The report concludes that the Communication and Action Plan have an important impact across Europe, for example by supporting initiatives to expand targeted HIV prevention for populations most affected by HIV, including men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, migrant populations and sex workers.
European Association for the Study of the Liver: revised clinical practice guidelines on the management of chronic hepatitis B»
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) define the use of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive modalities, including non-invasive and invasive procedures, in the management of patients with various liver diseases.
EU -funded project MeDALL making promising progress»
The causes behind the epidemic of IgE-associated (allergic) diseases remain unclear but researchers working on an EU-funded project that aims to generate novel knowledge on mechanisms of allergy initiation with a particular focus on childhood will hopefully help gain some clarity in this area.
Controlling obesity in Europe, EU-funded researchers work on new strategy»
A new and innovative EU-funded project that aims to develop and test new food products that fill you up quicker has just got underway.
Risk assessment on Human T-lymphotropic Virus transmission by tissue and cell transplantation »
Following a request from the European Commission, ECDC assessed the epidemiological history of Human T-lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) across the world, possible risks of HTLV transmission through transplantation of human tissues and cells, and possible measures to prevent such transmission.
European Medicines Agency tightens conflicts-of-interests policies with immediate effect»
The European Medicines Agency has today published its updated policy on conflicts of interests of the scientific experts and committee members it uses in its work.
European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing - The Marketplace for Innovative Ideas is 'open for business'!»
A new website, the "Marketplace for Innovative ideas" was launched today as part of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA).
Speech from Neelie Kroes, European Commission vice-president, during a conference dedicated to the European Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing»
Neelie Kroes -Vice President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda. Speech for the "Active and healthy ageing: from strategy to implementation" conference, Brussels 3 April 2012.
EU study on the policy scope to make further environmental improvements in air quality»
European policies have eliminated the most visible and harmful effects of air pollution, but current rates of emissions still pose a threat to the environment and to human health. A new study has assessed the policy scope to make further environmental improvements by applying the GAINS (Greenhouse gas-Air pollution Interactions and Synergies) model.
European Patients'Forum: Report on the conference dedicated to older patients available (12-13 July 2011)»
EPF report: EPF/FPP Conference under the Polish EU Presidency. A first step into the rights and needs of older patients
e-news: the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing goes from plan to action»
A joint conference on the Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing will be held by DG Health and Consumers and DG Information Society tomorrow, 3rd of April, in Brussels.
Study finds fast food consumption raises depression risk»
Eating fast food will increase your risk of suffering from depression, a new Spanish study has found.
EU publication: European research for a healthier future»
Re-edition - October 2011.
Low protein level triggers TAR syndrome»
A European team of scientists has discovered that thrombocytopenia with absent radii (TAR), a rare inherited blood and skeletal disorder, is triggered by low levels of the protein Y14.
Scientists get closer to more accurate cancer diagnosis»
Researchers in France and the United Kingdom have identified a link between a chromosomal abnormality and a greater risk of dying in children suffering from a deadly form of brain cancer.
Register to EPHA Annual Conference»
On the 6 June 2012, EPHA organises its 2012 Annual Conference: "Restructuring Health Systems: How to promote health in times of austerity?", hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee. Open to all and free of charge, the deadline to register is the 16 May 2012.
Healthy ageing in focus on World Health Day»
The proportion of the population aged 65 and over in the WHO European Region will almost double between 2010 and 2050. Enabling older people to stay healthy and active is key to the future sustainability of health and social policies in the Region.
Clinicians and women 'must work together' to choose best birthing method»
Recent safe motherhood studies comparing the risks of repeat caesarean sections and vaginal births have underlined the importance of clinicians and women working together to pick the best mode of delivery.
EP and agencies map out a better future for young workers »
Resources, whether national or European, must be used for job creation for the EU’s next generation of workers. Young people need to be placed in safe and suitable jobs.
European public health action plan: Consultation generates important feedback»
International organizations and more than 35 countries made recommendations on revising both the structure and content of the draft European Action Plan for Strengthening Public Health Capacities and Services.
Expert consultation on guidelines for the surveillance of invasive mosquitoes»
On 8 and 9 December 2011, ECDC organised an expert meeting to review the draft guidelines with a panel of experts and potential users from public health authorities from across the EU. This report contains the main suggestions and recommendations of the meeting to improve the guidelines.
Smoking kills 650,000 people in Europe each year»
There will be one million vacancies in the health sector across Europe by 2015 and the European Commission is seeing how to solve this problem without being unethical, by taking human resources from poorer countries, European Commission John Dalli said this morning.
Sign up to support more action on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease!»
As a follow up to its launch in the European Parliament, the European COPD Coalition has launched a call for support to its call for action. People living in Europe, stakeholders can sign up to the Call and show that they believe the issue requires political action.
European agency encourages international organisations to get involved in "Healthy workplaces" campaign»
Pan-European or international organisations/companies willing to get substantially involved in the new Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2012-13 on ”Working together for risk prevention” are invited to submit their applications to become official partners of the campaign. The first round of applications is open from 28 March to 11 May 2012.
Grete Lundbeck European Brain Research Prize 2012»
The Grete Lundbeck European Brain Research Foundation awarded Brain Prize 2012 to Christine Petit and Karen Steel
Road safety: Progress in cutting EU road deaths falls to 2% in 2011»
Progress in cutting road fatalities significantly slowed last year (to -2%) compared with a very promising EU-wide reduction throughout the last decade (on average -6%), according to new figures published today by the European Commission.
Speech from EU Commissioner for Digital Agenda on eHealth»
Speech from Commissioner Neelie Kroes on the occasion of the Accelerating Innovation Conference with KPMG
JRC researchers test alternative method for producing a radioisotope for cancer radiotherapy»
Experimental results on a new method for the production of Cu-67, based on deuteron irradiation of an isotopically enriched Zn-70 target, have been published by researchers at the Joint Research Centre.
Alcohol in moderation reduces deaths in men who have survived a heart attack»
Men who are moderate drinkers and who have survived a first heart attack have a lower risk of death from heart disease or any other cause than non-drinkers, according to the results of a study of nearly 2000 men in the USA.
ECDC report - Assessing the potential impacts of climate change on food- and waterborne diseases in Europe»
This report identifies the relationships between meteorological and climate variables and six food- and waterborne pathogens, by reviewing existing literature, in order to assess the potential impacts of climate change on food- and waterborne disease transmission in the EU.
How to quantify salt intake in certain patients»
Sodium restriction is frequently recommended by doctors and neglected by patients. One possible method to increase adherence to salt restriction is to objectively demonstrate quantity of daily salt intake. Considerations regarding the practical utility of this method are described.
Position Paper: Research and Development for Poverty-Related and Neglected Diseases»
During the last decade, higher investments in research addressing the health needs of poor and marginalized populations have resulted in scientific advances that have provided unprecedented opportunities to develop effective and affordable tools to tackle the world’s most pressing global health problems.
Cancer and the contribution of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)»
A Round Table Meeting of the European Parliament Interest Groups MEPs Against Cancer and MEPs for CAM on the above topic took place on Tuesday 27th March 2012 in the European Parliament.
Alcohol in de Europese Unie – Consumptie, schadelijkg gevolgen en beleidsstrategieën»
Het Regionaal Bureau voor Europa van de WHO heeft een nieuw verslag gepubliceerd over alcoholconsumptie, de gezondheidseffecten ervan en maatregelen ter beperking van de schade die met alcohol verband houdt in de EU.
Stress in the workplace to rise, say 8 out of 10 in major pan-European opinion poll»
Job-related stress is a concern for the large majority of the European workforce, concludes EU-OSHA’s 2nd European Opinion Poll on Occupational Safety and Health. Opinions on job-related stress, the importance of occupational safety and health for economic competitiveness and active ageing were measured in the survey, covering over 35,000 interviews in 36 European countries.
Enabling personalized medicine in Europe: a look at the European Commission’s funding activities in the field of personalized medicine research»
In the March issue of the journal Personalized Medicine (vol.9, 2012), Ruxandra Draghia-Akli, Director of the Health Directorate takes a closer look at current and future funding activities in the area of personalised medicine.
EU project kick-starts groundbreaking global stroke study»
An international team of researchers has clinched a near EUR 11 million grant under the Health Theme of the EU's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) to develop a novel stroke treatment. This groundbreaking, phase 3 clinical study is investigating 1 500 volunteer stroke victims with mild hypothermia
The History of Parkinson's Disease: Early Clinical Descriptions and Neurological Therapies»
Early treatments of Parkinson's disease were based on empirical observation, and anticholinergic drugs were used as early as the nineteenth century. The discovery of dopaminergic deficits in Parkinson's disease and the synthetic pathway of dopamine led to the first human trials of levodopa.
Daily chemical exposure adds to obesity and diabetes risk»
A scientific review of more than 240 papers published by CHEM Trust provides new urgency for banning certain chemicals to protect health. Scientific evidence on the role of chemicals in obesity and diabetes has grown rapidly over recent years, and has become particularly persuasive during the past six years. It challenges the view that rising rates of obesity and diabetes can be explained by bad diet and lack of exercise alone.
European association of Urology guidelines - 2012 edition»
The EAU aim to address key questions of clinical relevance in urology. The current corpus of available guidelines covers most of the urological field.
The European Union Summary Report on Trends and Sources of Zoonoses, Zoonotic Agents and Food-borne Outbreaks in 2010»
Joint EFSA/ECDC scientific report bringing together data on the occurrence of zoonoses, zoonotic agents and food-borne outbreaks and zoonoses cases reported in humans.
Video - Conference: combatting Antimicrobial Resistance - Time for joint action»
Video message from Commissioner Dalli on the occasion of the Danish Presidency conference on combatting Antimicrobial Resistance held on 14 March 2012.
President Barroso at JRC Ispra: visit to Nanobiotechnology Laboratory»
On Friday 16 March, the President of the European Commission visited the Join Resarch Centre in Ispra, accompanied by the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science. They got first hand insights of various examples of JRC's scientific activities in the domain of nuclear security, standards for safer buildings, electro mobility, smart grids, food security and nanotechnology.
European Federation of Nurses Associations publication: Caring in crisis»
EFN report on the impact of the financial crisis on nurses and nursing.
EuroparlTV: Borstimplantaten / Voedselveiligheid»
Het EP roept de Commissie op om mazen over medische hulpmiddelen te dichten, zet het licht op groen om gezondheidsclaims van voedselbedrijven op de proef te stellen, en roept op tot hardere actie over Syrië.
Study finds dense tissue and age link behind recurring breast cancer »
Age and breast tissue play a significant role in whether breast cancer will recur, new Swedish research shows.
Researchers developing innovative brain measurement devices»
Researchers in Finland are pushing the research envelope, especially in terms of investigating the brain mechanism in preterm babies.
New diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer»
European scientists have made a major breakthrough in the development of a diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer that will hopefully lead to improvements in diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
Bevordering van actief ouder worden op het werk»
EU-OSHA (Europees Agentschap voor de veiligheid en de gezondheid op het werk) heeft Prof. Juhani Ilmarinen, een wereldberoemde deskundige op dit gebied, gevraagd een artikel te schrijven met zijn kijk op de bevordering van actief ouder worden op het werk.
World Water Day: several EU NGOs support a European Citizens' Initiative on water and sanitation»
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) has joined a campaign focusing on water and sanitation. Led by the European Federation of Public Service Unions, a coalition of unions and civil society will launch the first European Citizen’s Initiative hoping to receive one million signatures in support of the right to water on the 2nd April 2012.
Daily chemical exposure adds to obesity and diabetes risk »
Press release issued by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), 20 March 2012. A scientific review of more than 240 papers published today by CHEM Trust provides new urgency for banning certain chemicals to protect health.
Study results on embryo development»
Researchers in the United Kingdom have identified a vital process in the development of the early mammalian embryo. They have developed a tool able to mimic the soft tissue of the mammalian uterus in which the embryo implants.
WHO global report: mortality attributable to tobacco»
This report provides information by country on the proportion of adult (age 30 years and above) deaths attributable to tobacco by major communicable and non-communicable causes by age and sex.
Scientists develop a software tool that estimates heart disease risk»
University of Granada scientists have published the results of this study in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. Estimating the risk for heart disease is a key factor in primary prevention of heart disease, which would reduce health spending.
New study: action on air pollution benefits both climate and health»
Measures designed to reduce levels of methane and black carbon in the atmosphere could help bring climate change under control more quickly than CO2 targeting measures alone, according to a new study.
Tuberculosesurveillance en monitoring in Europa 2012»
Dit verslag is een gezamenlijke publicatie van het Europees Centrum voor ziektepreventie en -bestrijding (ECDC) en het Regionaal Bureau voor Europa van de WHO. Het omvat een analyse van de in de landen uit de Europese regio verzamelde gegevens en stelt een daling van het aantal gevallen van tuberculose vast. Behandelingsresistente tuberculose wordt echter een steeds groter probleem en moet dringend aangepakt worden.
EU Commissioner for Sport, Androulla Vassiliou, speaks about the benefits of sport for health at Sportvision 2012 conference»
Speech from Androulla Vassiliou, member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth: "The EU's role in promoting sport for all" at the Sportvision 2012 Conference in Copenhagen, 19 March 2012.
New EU project gets to grips with globetrotting germs»
The PROMISE ('Protection of consumers by microbial risk mitigation through segregation of expertise') project received almost EUR 3 million in funding. The researchers will take samples of food confiscated at major European ports and airports as well as at smaller border crossings and test them for the presence of bacteria.
More effort needed to reduce summer ozone says the European Environment Agency»
"In summer 2011, exceedances of ozone targets were lower than average. But it is still one of the most serious air pollutants in Europe. Air pollution affects people’s quality of life", EEA Executive Director Jacqueline McGlade said.
Smoke Free Partnership: EU should adopt plain packaging to discourage young smokers»
Following a press conference held jointly by the Smoke Free Partnership, Foundation Against Cancer and La Ligue Contre Le Cancer, on 29 Fabruary in Brussels, their press release about plain packaging is now available.
Researchers uncover new mechanistic insight into mRNA biogenesis and export»
A team of EU-funded Spanish and Polish researchers have revealed the structure of a protein complex that is essential for messenger RNA (mRNA) biogenesis and export.
MEPs call for rapid action to tackle Schmallenberg virus»
The EU must take coordinated action to stop the spread of the Schmallenberg virus and to reassure the public and its trading partners, MEPs insisted in a debate on Thursday morning.
EuroparlTV: 112 en de gehandicapten»
Hoewel het Europese alarmnummer 112 bestaat, moet er veel gedaan worden om de burgers er opmerkzaam te maken en om de dienst toegankelijk voor de gehandicapten te maken.
EU research: Uncovering drugs that boost cognitive function»
Researchers have discovered that there are a number of drugs that give cognitive function a boost.
President Barroso inaugurates crisis management laboratory»
On Friday 16 March, the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso accompanied by the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn inaugurated the new European Crisis Management Laboratory (ECML) which supports EU's interventions in areas struck by disaster around the globe.
European Respiratory Society statement on E-cigarettes and emerging products»
The European Respiratory Society, ERS is opposed to the use of all tobacco and unapproved nicotine delivery products such as cigarettes, chewable tobacco, and emerging products that include electronic cigarettes (e-cigs), snus, dissolvable tobacco and waterpipes...
Critical Aspects to be considered in metabolic biomarker profiling in urine samples »
Scientists of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) have systematically investigated critical factors for metabolic profiling of urine samples using ultra-performance liquid chromatography with time of flight mass spectrometric detection.
ECDC and EFSA release joint annual report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria affecting humans, animals and food»
On the occasion of the conference on antimicrobial resistance at the Danish EU Presidency, ECDC and EFSA release their second annual report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria affecting humans, animals and food.
ECDC Director stresses 'one health' approach to tackle antimicrobial resistance problems in humans and animals »
The Danish EU Presidency invited ECDC to join a European conference on antimicrobial resistance.
Strategie om diabetes in Europa te bestrijden»
Zonder behandeling is diabetes de voornaamste oorzaak voor hartaanvallen en andere ernstige aandoeningen. 32 Miljoen Europeanen lijden er aan en door de vergrijzing zal hun aantal in de komende decennia blijven stijgen.
EU-funded researchers investigate newborns' weight»
When pregnant women experience increased levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the body, their newborn babies are likely to be underweight. This is the finding from a new EU-funded study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
Recommendation on three alternative-to-animal testing methods for carcinogenicity»
On 14 March 2011, the European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM), hosted by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), issued a recommendation concerning three in vitro test methods for assessment of the carcinogenic potential of chemical substances.
Innovative medical devices with less cost, less energy»
EU-funded researchers are driving innovation, and the healthcare sector is projected to be the latest beneficiary of this effort. Researchers from the DESYRE ('On-demand system reliability') project are developing a system that is reliable but based on unreliable components.
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Total, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality»
A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers has found that red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality.
World Health Organisation in Europe: Adolescent girls’ health»
Girls are more vulnerable than boys to certain health risks and conditions, such as depression and some sexually transmitted infections.
WHO and European Commission reinforce cooperation in key areas »
Senior officials and technical experts agreed on concrete plans for working together in 2012 at a meeting on 6–7 March in Brussels, Belgium.
Research: Alcohol consumption in movies affect young people’s drinking behaviour »
New research published in Pediatrics gives us new knowledge and important insight on the link between alcohol exposure in movies and alcohol use in Europe.
EU Commissioner for Health, John Dalli, about the review of the clinical trials directive»
The Commission is preparing a proposal for the revision of the Clinical Trials Directive for later this year.
Combating antimicrobial resistance is a matter of life or death, says Danish Presidency of the EU Council»
The Danish Presidency is aiming for the Council to conclude on common EU measures for combating antimicrobial resistance.
Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL): Get involved in building a pesticide free future!»
As part of the Pesticides Action Week, HEAL member Generations Futures is organizing a conference on pesticides and health: Which ways of improvement are possible?
ECDC communicable disease threats report (CDTR) week 10: measles and influenza activity in focus»
The 2011-2012 influenza season started later than in recent past seasons and has been without any clear geographic progression.
ECDC publishes its annual risk assessment on seasonal influenza 2011/2012 in Europe»
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control points out that on this occasion the seasonal influenza epidemics in Europe started unusually late and unlike the last few winters have not followed any particular geographical progression.
Verslaggever: Meer informatie om zwaarlijvigheid in de EU te bestrijden »
15,5% van de EU-bevolking weegt te veel en het EP wil dat de lidstaten zwaarlijvigheid als een chronische ziekte beschouwen. EPTV onderzoekt dit steeds groter wordende probleem.
Call for papers for the 7th annual research conference on homelessness in Europe»
This year, the conference will focus on: Access to housing for homeless people.
Schools for Health in Europe (SHE) organises Youth “Anti-Cancer Contest” »
The aim is to create the most effective poster or video communicating how cancer can be prevented, by using one or more messages in the European Code Against Cancer. Deadline: 17 April.
EU adopts new rules for fruit juices: no more addition of sugars in fruit juices»
As from the date of application of the new rules (i.e. 18 months after their entry into force), the addition of sugars to fruit juices will not longer be authorised. It is expected to enter into force at the latest at the beginning of June when it is published in the Official Journal of the EU.
EU Commissioner for Health, John Dalli, delivers speech on "Clinical Trials Directive – Meeting Patients' Needs" »
John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, attends a joint event organised by the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations and the Roche Group; Brussels, Belgium, 07 March 2012.
Antibiotic resistance is an increasing threat to health says Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU»
Every year more than 25,000 European citizens die from infections caused by bacteria that have developed resistance towards antimicrobials.
Study says men who smoke are more likely to develop dementia»
A new study from University College London, led by Dr. Severine Sabia, shows that men who smoke are more likely to develop dementia later in life.
EU-funded study says flexible brains help train bodies to use prosthetics»
Scientists working on the development of thought-controlled prosthetic devices for people recovering from spinal cord injuries, or an amputation, will be pleased to read a new EU-funded study that shows the brain is more flexible and trainable than was previously thought.
The European Drugs Agency (EMCDDA) publishes its latest newsletter Drugnet Europe»
In the January-March: Range of tools needed to counter threat of emerging drugs; First European quality standards to improve drug prevention in the EU; EMCDDA 2012 work programme: new developmental areas supplement core analysis; Romania passes law to curb distribution of new psychoactive substances; European summer school on illicit drugs.
Eurobarometer on tobacco packaging health warning labels»
The overall aim of the study was to evaluate 24 proposed new health warnings to establish which were likely to have the greatest impact, how the messages could be modified to enhance their impact and which fourteen messages would represent the best selection for adoption.
Eén jaar na Fukushima»
Eén jaar na de nucleaire ramp in Fukushima publiceert de Commissie een nota over maatregelen ter bescherming van de bevolking, onder meer op het gebied van de volksgezondheid.
Commissie herziet waarschuwingen op tabaksverpakkingen»
Op basis van de resultaten van een kwalitatieve Eurobarometer en overleg met de EU-landen, voert de Commissie 14 nieuwe teksten in voor waarschuwingen op verpakkingen van tabaksproducten.
Dementia is a global health timebomb – global health expert Professor Peter Piot»
Global health expert Professor Peter Piot will announce dementia is one of the largest global health challenges and call for the condition to become a top world health priority.
Who publication: Strengthening health-system emergency preparedness»
In preparing for health crises, health systems face the prospect of multiple hazards, limited resources for dealing with them and high expectations of their performance.
EU-funded study says flexible brains help train bodies to use prosthetics»
Scientists working on the development of thought-controlled prosthetic devices for people recovering from spinal cord injuries or an amputation will be pleased to read a new EU-funded study that shows the brain is more flexible and trainable than was previously thought.
Researchers uncover secrets behind why marijuana is bad for memory»
The medicinal properties of marijuana have long been a contentious issue, with those denouncing its use citing its negative effects on working memory and the ability to retain information for short periods of time as reasons for not prescribing the drug.
Boys and Girls project...first episode coming soon! »
Boys and Girls is a unique project targeting European teenagers and covering issues such as addictions prevention, sexual education and nutrition.
Scientists find genetic link for coronary heart disease»
The results of the study, presented in the journal The Lancet, demonstrate how a father passes on to his son a common heart disease that kills thousands each year. The study was supported in part by a grant under the EU's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6).
Researchers find piece of autism puzzle»
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have a complex inheritance pattern. Despite researchers having identified rare variants in synaptic proteins in patients with ASD, little work has been carried out to determine the effect at the synapse and their interactions with other genetic variations ... until now.
More than 900 000 lives saved by protecting people living with HIV from TB»
An estimated 910 000 lives were saved globally over six years by improving collaboration between TB and HIV services that protect people living with HIV from TB, according to global health impact figures released
New campagin for healthy workplaces: Working together for risk prevention»
The new EU-wide campaign will be launched 18th April. In the meantime, a leaflet and the campaign guide are already available.
Digital Agenda: New "virtual liver" technology helps detect liver tumours »
Scientists and surgeons from France, Germany, United Kingdom and Switzerland have developed a "virtual liver", using EU research funding, which will help surgeons better plan and carry out tumour operations and ensure quicker patient recovery.
New call for proposals: ICT-based Solutions for (Self-) Management of Daily Life Activities of Older Adults at Home»
The Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme launches its Fifth Call for Proposals: “ICT-based Solutions for (Self-) Management of Daily Life Activities of Older Adults at Home”, which encompasses important dimensions of the broad topic of Home Care.
The Health and Environment Alliance supports a call from European lung experts for cleaner outdoor air»
HEAL joins the authors’ recommendation of stronger EU air quality legislation and calls on EU and national leaders to also respond to this public health threat by also adopting more ambitious climate policies.
EU publication: Investing in well-being at work »
Addressing psychosocial risks in times of change.
European Parliament votes for clearer and stricter rules for baby milks»
Rules on the labelling and contents of baby milks and food for people with special medical needs must be better defined to protect consumers and give clarity to the food industry, according to MEPs voting on legislation.
Commissie stelt voor om patiënten sneller toegang tot geneesmiddelen te geven »
Geneesmiddelen moeten sneller op de markt komen. Met dat doel voor ogen heeft de Europese Commissie vandaag voorstellen gedaan om de tijd waarbinnen een nationaal besluit over de prijs en de vergoeding van een geneesmiddel tot stand komt, te stroomlijnen en te verkorten.
The protein that starves HIV»
An international team of researchers has discovered that a protein responsible for protecting some of our body's immune cells from the most common and virulent form of HIV succeeds in its quest because it starves the virus of the molecular building blocks it requires to replicate.
Karolinska Institutet coordinates international research on neurodegenerative diseases »
It will coordinate a major EU research project on neurodegenerative diseases involving 22 countries.
Study finds link between sleeping pills and higher death risk»
Presented in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Open, the findings highlight how important it is not to become dependent on the aid of sleeping pills to fight insomnia.
The European Federation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness (EUFAMI) published its monthly newsletter»
February edition
WHO new publication: Environmental health inequalities in Europe»
The unequal distribution of people’s exposure to – and potentially of disease resulting from – environmental conditions is strongly related to a range of sociodemographic determinants.
An example of virtual physiology»
In a hospital in Brussels surgeons are trying to surgically remove a tumour from a liver. And they are not alone. They are being helped by a sophisticated 3D computer model.
Europees Agentschap voor de veiligheid en de gezondheid op het werk: Het Online interactieve risicobeoordelingsproject (Online interactive Risk Assessment or OiRA) op film»
OiRA is een gratis, gebruikersvriendelijke webapplicatie dat kleine en micro-organisaties kan helpen om een stapsgewijze risicobeoordelingsproces in te stellen.
The European Medicines Agency supports Rare Disease Day»
Learn more about the role of the Agency in the field of rare diseases.
European Medicines Agency increases public information on conflicts of interest of experts and management»
The European Medicines Agency has updated its list of European experts to display each expert's risk level. The Agency uses this risk level, together with the information in the declaration of interests, to determine each expert's permitted level of involvement in the Agency's activities.
EU should adopt plain packaging, to discourage young smokers»
"Plain packaging should be introduced in Europe to reduce the appeal of smoking among adolescents", according to public health experts and tobacco control groups.
Commissioner Dalli delivers speech at a conference on Combating food-related crime»
Commissioner Dalli speech on the occasion of the Better training for safer food conference on food-related crime.
HeadSmart child brain tumour awareness initiative launched in Europe»
The new pan-European HeadSmart campaign has been launched today on Rare Disease Day, to raise awareness of the symptoms of brain tumours in children and young people.
Top experts guide international effort in rare diseases research»
Chaired by the European Commission, the Executive Committee of the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC) appointed today 31 class-leading experts to help guide its members' future research efforts.
Today is the World Rare Disease Day - Watch the videos on European activities for rare diseases »
Videos on projects in the area of rare diseases and medicines for rare diseases at European level.
Revision of the Tobacco Products Directive: Commissioner Dalli listens to the views of those concerned»
In the run-up to the adoption of the proposal for the revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, Commissioner Dalli will meet with NGOs and the tobacco industry on February 29 and March 7 respectively. The purpose of these two meetings is primarily to listen to, and take stock of the views and concerns of stakeholders affected by the revision.
New model predicts whether chemicals accumulate in our bodies»
JRC scientists from the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (IHCP) have developed an integrated predictive tool to assess the human bioaccumulative potential and tested it using 94 chemical compounds covering pharmaceuticals, biocides and industrial chemicals.
Are prisons in Europe healthy?»
Three short films looking at health in prisons in Azerbaijan, Denmark and Kyrgyzstan, and three snapshots offer an overview of health-related issues in the Belgian, Slovenian and Swiss prison systems.
New guidelines on chikungunya virus»
New Guidelines for preparedness and response for chikungunya virus introduction in the Americas have been launched. They aim to help countries throughout the region to detect the virus and prevent and control the disease, should it appear.
Drugnet Europe, the EMCDDA's quarterly newsletter providing regular information on the agency's activities»
In this issue: 2012 EMCDDA work programme; ECDC-EMCDDA HIV rapid risk assessment; Romania passes law to curb distribution of new psychoactive substances; European summer school on illicit drugs; multicity project on wastewater analysis; upcoming events on new psychoactive substances; and new EMCDDA products and services.
European Association of Urology Nurses session - Interactive, multi-media channels for patient info»
Urological nurses should look into the possibilities of new interactive, multi-media platforms to reach out to their patients and further improve healthcare support systems.
2012 UEFA European Football Championship: health advice»
The UEFA European Football Championship (EURO 2012) is taking place in Poland and Ukraine from 8 June to 1 July 2012. With national authorities and partners, WHO/Europe has published a leaflet on the health steps to take before travelling, and key health information to remember when in the host countries.
The Reitox network: frequently asked questions»
This information brochure has been produced by the EMCDDA to provide answers to the most commonly asked questions on the Reitox network of national focal points and more broadly on national drugs observatories.
Patient selection: crucial in RCC treatment»
With the entry of so-called targeted therapy (TT), patient selection and individualised treatment strategies will become more crucial in the coming years in treating kidney cancer patients who have either localised or metastatic disease, according to experts who examined today current kidney cancer issues.
Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report: influenza season epidemics may be approaching their peak in first affected countries»
The national influenza season epidemics in Europe may be approaching their peak in the first affected countries and remain dominated by A(H3) viruses.
ECDC publishes Legionnaires’ disease operating procedures»
The objective of this document is to offer to European Member States a standardised approach to reporting cases as well as detecting and responding to clusters of travel-associated Legionnaires’ disease (TALD). Moreover, it aims to further harmonise these procedures across Europe.
Patient involvement in Health Technology Assessment in Europe - An interim report on EPF survey with HTA Agencies»
Report on European Patients' Forum’s survey with HTA agencies on ‘Patient involvement in Health Technology Assessment in Europe’
Weight gain in pregnancy 'risk factor for GDM in patients who were already obese'»
Weight gain in pregnancy is a significant risk factor for developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women who are already overweight, but not in those whose body mass index (BMI) was low or normal before conception, safe motherhood research has found.
Preterm and low birth-weight infants 'sign of future stillbirth risk'»
Having a preterm infant or delivering a baby that is small for gestational age (SGA) raises the risk a woman will experience a stillbirth, new maternal and newborn research has shown.
Malaria and the cloak of invisibility»
An international team of scientists has discovered a key molecule that helps the malaria parasite evade the human body's immune system.
JRC releases new reference material used in blood tests»
This reference material, developed by the JRC Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM), is the global standard for CRP, enabling laboratories worldwide to use common reference ranges in diagnosis, and to compare results between hospitals and countries over time.
Huntington's disease: Irish team identify enzyme behind condition»
Irish researchers have made new strides in the treatment of Huntington's disease by identifying an enzyme linked with genetic mutations associated with the condition.
"Nutrition Research Highlights" new issue available: 1/2012»
In this issue: escalating portion sizes, a sixth sense for fat, Stevia, cultured meat and food waste
New method to clean and treat polluted water for extraction of chemicals»
Scientists in Poland have discovered that it is easy to clean and treat polluted water for extraction of valuable chemicals, such as those used in the production of drugs. The upshot of this is that the use of neither plants nor factories is required; only the Sun and a 'magic' powder are needed to get the job done.
Never too old to... - opening conference»
The European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between generations has been launched within an International conference in Copenhagen, which attracts people from all over Europe. Watch the video.
Fighting breast cancer: new EU-funded biomarker project kicks off»
A new EU-funded biomarker project that aims to get breast cancer therapy more tailored to individual patients has just got under way. By ensuring that the therapy is specifically designed with an individual patient in mind, medical practitioners can bypass ineffective treatments - saving both valuable time and energy.
European Medicines Agency releases good pharmacovigilance practice modules for public consultation»
The European Medicines Agency has released the first batch of modules on good pharmacovigilance practices (GVP) for public consultation until 18 April 2012. Each of the seven modules released today covers one major process in the safety monitoring of medicines.
Latest European monthly measles monitoring report reviews 2011 surveillance data»
The latest European Monthly Measles Monitoring (EMMO) provides analyses of last year's measles surveillance data. In 2011, 30,567 cases of measles were reported by 29 European countries, roughly same number of cases last year but a four-fold increase compared to 2009 (7 175).
Playing Against Time: a film about Parkinson's and Music»
Playing Against Time is a feature-length documentary about virtuoso saxophonist/composer Barbara Thompson's inspiring and creative struggle with Parkinson's.
Viral and Inflammatory Triggers of Neurodegenerative Diseases»
Authors synthesize research behind the emerging hypothesis that inflammation which can result, for example, from viral infectionscan initiate and propagate chronic neuronal dysfunction, an event that precedes the clinical onset of many neurodegenerative diseases.
Benchmarking study prompts rethink on next Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) prevention guidelines»
Fifth edition of the Joint European CVD Prevention Guidelines to be released at EuroPRevent 2012 congress, to be held 3 to 5 May in Dublin, Ireland.
Nonmotor versus motor symptoms: How much do they matter to health status in Parkinson's disease?»
Evidence suggests that both motor and nonmotor symptoms contribute to health status in Parkinson's disease. Less clear is how much change in health status can be expected if these clinical variables change. In addition, anxiety, separate from depression, has rarely been examined as a predictor of health status.
Report paves way for ban on "gender bender" hormone-disrupting chemicals»
The European Commission has today released a major report on the science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs). The report examines what is needed to define and identify EDCs. This is necessary so that they can be included in categories of banned or strongly controlled chemicals under different EU laws.
Policy Brief: OECD Obesity Update 2012»
The obesity epidemic slowed down in several OECD countries during the past three years. Rates grew less than previously projected, or did not grow at all, according to new data from ten OECD countries.
Video - Xplore Health: Skin cancer exposed»
Investigate new technologies that are being developed to detect melanoma early.
Information on transitional arrangements for pharmacovigilance legislation published»
The European Commission has published transitional arrangements for the new pharmacovigilance legislation in preparation for the coming into force of the legislation in July 2012.
Twenty-fifth Anniversary of European Collaborative Action (ECA) on "Urban Air, Indoor Environment and Human Exposure"»
To celebrate this, the Joint Research Centre, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection is organising a seminar on March 29th. The aim of this event is to highlight the multidisciplinary successful collaboration of European scientists, of which the ultimate goal is the provision of healthy and environmentally sustainable buildings.
ECDC Toolkit for investigating food- and waterborne disease outbreaks»
The coordination of European FWD outbreaks can be difficult to manage. In order to help Member State countries with the task, ECDC is launching an online toolkit which provides investigators with a series of tools for the investigation of an outbreak that involves at least two EU Member States.
The EHRA White Book 2011»
Het witboek van de European Heart Rhythm Association bevat informatie over de stand van zaken van de hartelektrofysiologie in vele landen van Europa.
Science predicting how long we will live: EU-funded lifespan research»
Although for most people, knowledge about our lifespans involves questions often best left unanswered, it could have positive implications for medical science.
Nutrition labelling: not as effective as you might think»
Consumers use nutrition labels to make informed decisions about eating the 'right' foods for better health. But new research from Europe shows how there are limitations on how these labels can be used in real-life situations.
Road safety 2011 - How is your country doing?»
This leaflet shows the situation at the end of 2010 and the progress made since 2001. Its purpose is to allow Member States and European citizens to compare their situation and to encourage them to continue their efforts regarding road safety.
ECDC communicable disease threat report (CDTR)»
This week: Legionnaires' disease, influenza and measles in the spotlight
Shipping fuels: on course for better health and environment protection»
Shipping fuels should be subject to stricter sulphur limits to protect public health and the environment, according to MEPs voting on draft legislation in committee this morning. Maritime emissions cause an estimated 50,000 premature deaths in the EU each year.
European Medicines Agency focuses on new legislation in 2012 work programme»
This year, the European Medicines Agency's activities will concentrate on the implementation of the pharmacovigilance legislation and preparations for the new legislation on falsified medicines, according to the work programme 2012, published last week.
Public health, influenza experts agree H5N1 research critical, but extend delay»
A small group of global public health and influenza experts at a WHO-convened meeting reached consensus on two urgent issues related to the newly created H5N1 influenza viruses: extending the temporary moratorium on research with new laboratory-modified H5N1 viruses and recognition that research on naturally-occurring H5N1 influenza virus must continue in order to protect public health.
Commissioner Dalli promotes the "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" campaign in Sofia, Bulgaria (16 February 2012)»
Watch the pictures of Commissioner Dalli's visit in Bulgaria, a country which has the second highest smoking rate in the EU and has recently introduced a total ban on smoking in indoor public places.
EU-funded scientists investigate intricacies of end-of-life care»
Looking after its ageing population remains a challenge for Europe; an international team of EU-funded researchers has just published a new study detailing the often overlooked complexities of palliative non-pharmacological care for the elderly.
European Week Against Cancer - “Communicating the Code” Youth Competition»
As part of the activities for the European Week Against Cancer 25 – 31 May this year, young people between 11 and 18 years are invited to submit a poster or video on a message from the European Code Against Cancer by Tuesday 17 April 2012.
Safeguarding human health and environment: new requirements and appropriate measures for the use of certain biocidal substances»
Copper compounds are widely used in a range of biocidal products, such as wood preservatives. In order to avoid unacceptable risks for humans and the environment (for instance, for the aquatic and soil compartments), as from 9 February 2012 the European Commission has adopted specific measures which are now added to the list included in Annex I of the 'Biocidal Products Directive'.
WHO upholds guidance on hormonal contraceptive use and HIV»
WHO has concluded, on the advice of its Guidelines Review Committee, that women living with HIV or at high risk of HIV can safely continue to use hormonal contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. The recommendation follows a thorough review of evidence about links between hormonal contraceptive use and HIV acquisition.
REMPARK - Medical and technical specifications survey for people with Parkinson´s»
REMPARK is a European Union funded project that will develop a wearable monitoring system to identify in real time the motor status of people with Parkinson´s, and will evaluate ON/OFF/Dyskinesia status and freezing of gait whilst walking during daily activities.
International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: What's Your Story?»
Paul Catana tells his story. If you have a story about childhood cancer you'd like to share, send it to the European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC) for publication on their website and other publications.
Binding rules to ensure blind people's access to books»
Blind people should have access to books and other published works in special formats, such as Braille, large print or audio. This requires a targeted exception to copyright rules, says a resolution adopted by Parliament on Thursday, calling on the Council and Commission to support a binding international treaty to make it possible.
Putting EU cancer legislation in the spotlight»
Children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer face an additional challenge: EU legislation has had a negative impact on the treatment received by these patients. This is the message that was presented at International Childhood Cancer Day, a European Parliament event that brought together key figures in Brussels, Belgium on 15 February.
Euromelanoma is new partner of the European Cancer Leagues»
Euromelanoma is a new partner in the EPAAC work package on Health Promotion and Cancer Prevention being led by ECL. "Euromelanoma is a pan-European campaign for skin cancer prevention that aims to give information to everybody on skin cancer prevention, early diagnosis and treatment."
The European Chronic Disease Alliance (ECDA) input in the EU reflection process on chronic disease»
This paper recommends a number of concrete measures that can be taken by the European Commission and Member States to tackle chronic diseases effectively. First and foremost the ECDA calls for a coordinated EU-led strategy to tackle the enormous challenge to societies posed by chronic diseases.
International Alliance of Patient's Organizations (IAPO) Strategic Plan 2010-2014: 2012 Plan of Activities»
The plan of activities for 2012 maps out IAPOs workplan in 2012 and enables priorities to be set. In 2012, planned activities include the 5th Global Patients Congress and facilitation of IAPO members at key World Health Organization (WHO) meetings.
International Alliance of Patient's Organizations (IAPO) Strategic Plan 2010-2014: Progress in 2011»
IAPO would like to share more information on some of our key activities undertaken in 2011. This includes important regional activities in Africa and the Western Pacific, the facilitation of IAPO members at important World Health Organization (WHO) meetings and involvement at the United Nations (UN) High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
Official Rare Disease Day Video»
February 29, 2012 marks the fifth international Rare Disease Day. On this day hundreds of patient organisations from more than 50 countries worldwide are organsing awareness-raising activities converging around the slogan "Rare but strong together".
Update of WHO/Europe statistical databases»
The European Health for All database (HFA-DB) was updated in January 2012. With over 600 indicators, HFA-DB provides fast and easy access, in graphical and tabular form, to a wide range of basic health statistics on the 53 countries in the WHO European Region.
SLIC campaign 2012 on psychosocial risks»
The Committee of Senior Labour Inspectors (SLIC) has launched its European Campaign 2012 on psychosocial risks. A SLIC working group, in which EU-OSHA took part, has developed an inspection toolkit available in 22 languages.
WHO launches expanded European Centre for Environment and Health in Bonn, Germany: new report on environmental health inequalities»
The report on environmental health inequalities in Europe is the latest product of WHO/Europe’s European Centre for Environment and Health, which today launches its expanded operations in Bonn, Germany, 10 years after its opening in 2001.
ECDC publishes reports on healthcare-associated infections in Europe»
The reports include data from HAI-Net surveillance on healthcare-associated infections in Europe for 2007 and on surgical site infections in Europe for 2008–2009. ECDC also publishes the HAI-Net protocol for surveillance of surgical site infections in European hospitals.
Epidemiological update: Schmallenberg virus isolated from ruminants in the European Union, potential implications for human health»
Preliminary assessments of the impact of the virus on human health suggest that it is unlikely that the virus can cause disease in humans. Current available epidemiological information confirms this assessment.
DG Justice calls for projects»
DG Justice has launched six calls for action grants, and is calling upon stakeholders and Member States to submit their projects. Programmes include notably funding for projects related to "drug prevention and information" and "combating violence against children, young people and women".
Environmental health inequalities in Europe. Assessment report»
The report reviews inequalities related to housing, injuries, and the environment, identifies gaps in evidence that still need to be filled, and suggests priority action to be taken at both the subregional and the national level, bearing in mind those national variations.
European Commission says minimum pricing on alcohol is not impossible»
The Commission stated that Council Directive 92/83/EEC of 19 October 1992 [1] does not prohibit Member States from setting minimum retail prices for alcoholic beverages.
Video: connecting the disabled to 112 »
Although the EU-wide emergency number 112 has become a reality, a lot must be done to raise citizen awareness and make the service accessible to the disabled.
Scientific evaluation of aluminium and aluminium compounds»
The Nordic Expert Group (NEG) has recently published an evaluation on aluminium. The document is a joint production of the Nordic Expert Group for Criteria Documentation of Health Risks from Chemicals (NEG) and the Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Safety (DECOS).
112 day: 74 % of Europeans don't know what emergency number to call when travelling in the EU. New campaign»
Whether for skiing holidays, family days out, business travel or visits to this summer's sporting events, including the London Olympics or Euro 2012 UEFA football in Poland and Ukraine, millions of Europeans and visitors need access to emergency services in and outside their home country.
How to promote active ageing in Europe - EU support to local and regional actors»
This publication provides instruments and tools available to local and regional actors
Conferentie op hoog niveau over de EU-gezondheidsprogramma's: resultaten en toekomstperspectieven (3 mei 2012) - Schrijf u nu in!»
De Europese Commissie zal de resultaten en succesverhalen van het 1e en 2e gezondheidsprogramma presenteren. Zij biedt ook de gelegenheid om hierover van gedachte te wisselen met de bedoeling om een consensus te bereiken over het derde gezondheidsprogramma.
Weaning baby food revisited: solid finger foods healthier than purée»
A two-woman research team in the United Kingdom has discovered that giving solid finger food to babies to help wean them off milk offer two benefits: one, these babies are more likely to develop healthier food choices; and two, they are less likely to become overweight children than are those who consume spoon-feed pureed food.
ECDC starts publishing its weekly communicable disease threat report (CDTR)»
The ECDC communicable disease threat report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin intended for epidemiologists and health professionals in the area of communicable disease prevention and control. It summarises information gathered through epidemic intelligence by ECDC regarding communicable disease threats of concern to the European Union.
Influenza activity increases in Europe»
The latest Weekly influenza surveillance overview highlights that influenza activity continued to increase in week 5/2012, though with significant variation across Europe and no clear geographic progression. The dominant virus remain the subtype A(H3N2), but A(H1) and B viruses are also present.
New EU-funded neuroscience network launched!»
Understanding how our brains function still remains an enigma. The four-year project aims to go some way towards answering questions surrounding the subject; this complex task requires research into genes, biochemical pathways, circuits of neurons, and behavioural patterns.
European Medicines Agency publishes guideline on use of pharmacogenetics in evaluating pharmacokinetics of medicines»
The European Medicines Agency has published a guideline advising pharmaceutical companies how to integrate studying the role of genetic variability between patients during the development of medicines.
UNFPA country profiles - Population and reproductive health profiles, statistics and indicators updated»
Each counry profile is followed by more than 100 indicators on health and development, including internal disparities, public financing for health and education, and progress toward meeting the MDGs. The regional overviews and indicators provide snapshots of the most important population and reproductive health challenges in each part of the world.
Going for a drink after work might not be such a good idea»
Based on 21 European studies, Anderson & Baumberg (2006) estimated that productivity losses contributed 47% of the total €125bn social cost of alcohol to Europe.
WHO Europe releases revised clinical protocols on HIV treatment and care for adults and adolescents and management of hepatitis B and HIV co-infection»
The revised European protocols are the cornerstone of the strategic WHO Europe contribution to universal access to treatment and care - one of the six priority areas of the European Action Plan for HIV/AIDS 2012-2015.
Factsheet: 112 - Your lifeline while travelling in the EU»
Water quality: restriction of phosphates in household detergents»
JRC nanomaterials support to the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR)»
Tai Chi and Postural Stability in Patients with Parkinson's Disease»
Commissioner Dalli calls for immediate actions concerning the safety of medical devices»
Towards the Harmonised Regulation and Labelling of Product Emissions»
WHO - Revised guidance on HIV treatment and care published»
What makes young people drink less or more?»
Eurostat demography report 2010»
Video: Rules for special diet foods»
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction - Work programme 2012»
Instrument to map management of noncommunicable diseases in primary care under development»
Eliminating measles and rubella: new commission meets»
Launch of the Research Strategy of the European Joint Programming Initiative in Neurodegenerative Disease Research»
Speech from Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science.
JRC scientists finalised study on release of chemical substances from 450 plastic baby bottles»
Piecing together a genetic puzzle»
Alcohol and cancer the forgotten link»
4th of February marked the World Cancer Day, this disease is the leading cause of death in several European countries. Nearly 25 years after the first conclusive links between alcohol and cancer were established, awareness about the links is alarmingly low.
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Calpe, Spain: ECDC assesses risk»
Video: Internet of things - Forgot your pill»
US - Study finds that working shifts may increase the risk of developing diabetes in nurses»
Early detection of common cancers»
World Cancer Day - "Together it is possible"»
This was the 2012 theme for World Cancer Day, reinforcing that it is only by every person, organization, and government individually doing their part that the world will be able to reduce premature deaths from cancer and other noncommunicable diseases.
Video - 7 Days: How can we combat antibiotic resistance?»
Commissioner Dalli visits the European Medicines Agency in London»
On the occasion of the Commissioner's visit to EMA, the European Commission is launching a video to explain to citizens the system of authorisation for all medicines circulating in the European Union.
Members of ENVE commission to debate air quality and climate change»
Health services must prepare for extremely cold weather»
New publication of the European Hospital and healthcare Federation: Better health - A shared challenge for hospitals and primary healthcare»
AGE thematic seminar on age-friendly labour markets and social protection systems»
Health claims: looking beyond the label»
EU measures help reduce human Salmonella cases by almost one-half»
First lessons from the breast implant fraud: scientific study needed on the health impacts»
After today's publication of the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) on the safety of silicone products made by Poly Implant Prothèse, the Commission requested another in-depth study on the health impact of faulty breast implants.
MEPs veto "misleading" food labelling changes»
European Patients' Academy on Therapeutic Innovation (EUPATI) launched on 1st February 2012»
Environment and Water: proposal to reduce water pollution risks»
Better protection of public health: European Medicines Agency counts down to introduction of new pharmacovigilance legislation»
The re-‘E’valuation of Europe’s food additives»
Video: Uitreiking van de EU-Gezondheidsprijs voor journalisten 2011»
Beelden van de prijsuitreiking van de editie 2011.
Video: Commissaris John Dalli met deelnemers op de uitreiking van de EU-gezondheidsprijs voor journalisten 2011»
John Dalli, commissaris voor Gezondheid en consumentenzaken, spreekt op het welkomstdiner met deelnemers van het mediaseminar en de prijsuitreiking.
EU-gezondheidsprijs voor journalisten 2011 (brochure)»
Dit boekje presenteert de winnaars van dit jaar en hun artikels over algemene onderwerpen en de speciale prijs inzake stoppen met roken.
Commission announces winners of the 3rd EU Health Prize for Journalists»
Last night, four prizes were awarded to European journalists for the best articles on health issues. The top articles were on antimicrobial resistance, the importance of exercise in helping tackle depression, breast cancer and the harmful effects of smoking.
Plant food supplements in the spotlight»
Heart failure is associated with loss of brain cells and a decline in mental processes»
Stem cell treatment for eye diseases shows promise»
A new era in environmental risk assessment»
One Kiss One Voice - applications open!»
Detailed mortality database updated»
Countdown starts for new Healthy Workplaces Campaign»
Three New Emission Scenario Documents - Private and public health area disinfectants and other biocidal products»
Pre-announcement of the 5th call for proposals of the Ambiant Assisted Living (AAL) Joint Programme»
Successful EU response to BSE »
One Kiss One Voice - applications open!»
Moving beyond 20% greenhouse gas reductions in the EU: costs and benefits for Member States»
Guidance on water supply and sanitation in extreme weather events»
Life does not end at 60 - senior citizens have much to offer»
WHO lays out vision to end misery of neglected tropical diseases by 2020»
European Medicines Agency and European Food Safety Authority commit to greater co-operation»
Public consultation on the principles and guidelines of good manufacturing practice for active substances in medicinal products for human use»
Video and pictures of the EU Health Prize for Journalists' welcome dinner »
On 30 January 2012, finalists were welcomed at a dinner with John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy. Watch the videos and pictures.
PIP scandal: "stricter rules" needed on breast implants»
Breast implants came under scrutiny in the Environment Committee when MEPs discussed whether silicon implants should be subject to stricter controls and better traceability following the scandal caused by faulty silicon implants.
ILO 2012 “Stress Prevention at Work Checkpoints. Practical improvements for stress prevention in the workplace” available online»
This manual includes easy-to-apply checkpoints for identifying stressors in working life and mitigating their harmful effects. It also provides guidance on linking workplace risk assessment with the process of stress prevention.
New research on low alcohol consumption and increased health risk during pregnancy»
The research found that women who had two drinks a week had 1.5 times the risk of miscarriage as those who didn't drink at all.
Verslag over gezond en actief ouder worden»
Dit verslag is geschreven in opdracht van het Duits federaal centrum voor gezondheidseducatie (BZgA) en uitgegeven door EuroHealthNet. Het is een compendium van programma's, goede praktijken en andere informatie in verband met de bevordering en ondersteuning van gezond ouer worden.
Healthier ageing is just a click away»
Europe is ageing and as people live longer they are fighting diseases while maintaining a quality of life. The latest technological tools are helping them sustain their health while staying at home. That is because a helping hand is now just a few clicks away.
I’m in charge, I’m smoke free»
Call for European Public Health Microbiology Training (EUPHEM) fellowship»
The programme, coordinated and funded by ECDC, will recruit 4 fellows for a two-year training programme in public health microbiology.
Study finds link between molecular signature and Alzheimer's»
Scientists in Finland have discovered how a biochemical signature can potentially predict progression to Alzheimer's disease.
New Science Strategy published as EFSA approaches its 10th anniversary»
Public consultation open on concept paper on pharmacogenomics in evaluation of authorised medicines»
Urology - European Trial Centres needed!»
EAU initiates Retrospective European trial on organ-confined prostate cancer. Clinical Guidelines are generated to improve the knowledge of the treating physician concerning the most appropriate, evidence-based treatment in a given patient and thereby the quality of patient care.
Video: Safe medicines for the EU (subtitled versions in 21 languages)»
This short video describes the work of the European Commission to ensure the safety and quality of medicines in all EU Member States.
New study looks into the potential of Heavy-Duty Vehicles to reduce greenhouse gases»
Applying fuel-saving technologies to all new Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDV) as of 2020 has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of HDV in 2030 to 28 % below 2030 projected business-as-usual levels, finds a study published by the European Commission today and financed by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).
HIV in injecting drug users in the EU/EEA, following a reported increase of cases in Greece and Romania»
In response to a notified increase in HIV cases among injecting drug users (IDU) in Greece and Romania, the European Commission asked the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) in November 2011 to conduct a rapid inquiry among their network of HIV surveillance- and drug focal points to investigate whether such increases had occurred in other countries.
Health Economic Assessment Tools for walking and cycling – methodology and user guide»
In deze brochure van de WHO Europa worden hulpmiddelen, richtsnoeren en methoden gepresenteerd die nuttig zijn voor de economische analyse van de gezondheidsimplicaties van vervoersinfrastructuur en -beleid.
ECDC publishes European monthly measles monitoring report»
The latest European Monthly Measles Monitoring (EMMO) report state that during the period January to November 2011, more than 28,800 cases of measles were reported to The European Surveillance System (TESSy) by the 29 contributing EU and EEA countries.
TB and a gene mutation that causes lung cancer linked»
Tuberculosis has been suspected to increase a person's risk of lung cancer because the pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis can induce genetic damage.
WHO recommendations for induction of labour»
The primary goal of the present guidelines is to improve the quality of care and outcomes for pregnant women undergoing induction of labour in under-resourced settings.
ECHA recommends thirteen Substances of Very High Concern for authorisation»
The European Chemicals Agency has submitted to the European Commission a recommendation that thirteen Substances of Very High Concern should in future not be used without authorisation.
Dr Chan nominated as WHO Director-General for a second term »
The nomination will be submitted for approval to the Sixty-fifth World Health Assembly, scheduled to meet in Geneva from 21–26 May 2012.
Seminar en uitreiking van de EU-gezondheidsprijzen voor journalisten 2011 »
Op 31 januari 2012 komen de nationale finalisten naar Brussel, waar ’s avonds de prijswinnaars bekendgemaakt worden.
Deens voorzitterschap van de Raad van de Europese Unie – Prioriteiten op het gebied van gezondheid»
In de eerste helft van 2012, als Denemarken voorzitter is, bepalen verscheidene gezondheidsdossiers de agenda van de Raad van de EU. Meer lezen:
Launch of the Website on Healthy Ageing »
EuroHealthNet supports the 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. Today, in this context, EuroHealthNet launches its new website.
Influenza surveillance in Europe»
This surveillance report presents data on influenza surveillance in Europe during 2010 and 2011.
Playing for health»
The videogame is proving useful as a complimentary tool for some patients to control certain aspects of their personality, like impulsivity or tolerance to frustration.
Europeans ready for 'active ageing', new survey says »
To mark the start of the 2012 European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity of Generations, the Commission presented today a new Eurobarometer survey showing that 71% of Europeans are aware that Europe's population is getting older, but only 42% are concerned about this development.
Tuberculosis that is “resistant to all drugs”: Frequently Asked Questions»
In 2006, the first reports of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB), an even more severe form of drug resistant TB than multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), began to appear.
HIV treatment integrated into general health care delivers 'equal or better' results in MSF programmes»
Outcomes for people taking antiretroviral treatment in Médecins sans Frontières' integrated general healthcare programmes are as good or better than those in vertical HIV programmes.
Keeping active is universal secret to beating heart risk, says new study»
A new study from an international group of researchers has shown that taking part in physical activity both during the working day and in our leisure time can help lower the risk of heart attacks.
India records one year without polio »
India appears to have interrupted wild poliovirus transmission, completing one year without polio since its last case, in a 2-year-old girl in the state of West Bengal, on 13 January 2011.
HIV in injecting drug users in the EU/EEA, following a reported increase of cases in Greece and Romania»
The European Commission asked the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) in November 2011 to conduct a rapid inquiry among their network of HIV surveillance- and drug focal points to investigate whether such increases had occurred in other countries.
Veilige medicijnen voor de EU»
Deze korte video beschrijft het werk van de Europese Commissie voor de veiligheid en kwaliteit van geneesmiddelen in alle EU-landen.
Building healthy and equitable workplaces for women and men: a resource for employers and worker representatives»
This document provides employers and worker representatives with tools to build healthy and equitable workplaces for women and men while bringing needed attention to issues predominantly affecting women.
EAHC houdt informatiebijeenkomsten over oproep tot projectvoorstellen»
Het Uitvoerend Agentschap voor gezondheid en consumenten (EAHC) promoot in 2012 enkele evenementen om uitleg te geven bij de oproep om projecten voor te stellen die kunnen worden gefinancierd door het tweede Gezondheidsprogramma van de Commissie.
Governing public hospitals. Reform strategies and the movement towards institutional autonomy»
This study explores the major developments and their implications for national and European health policy.
Older ethnic minorities and migrants are also part of the EU’s ageing population »
Frequently the ‘migrant’ factor is forgotten in discussions on Europe’s ageing population. But older migrants and ethnic minorities face specific challenges in Europe in accessing care, the labour market, and securing their livelihoods.
Vitamin D may improve bone health in those taking anti-HIV drug »
Vitamin D may help prevent hormonal changes that can lead to bone loss among those being treated for HIV with the drug tenofovir, according to the results of a National Institutes of Health network study of adolescents with HIV.
Boys and Girls-project komt met video- en fotowedstrijd»
Dit project is bedoeld om jongeren via een website bewust te maken van de gezondheidsaspecten van o.a. voeding, alcohol, drugs en seks.
Making cities smoke-free»
Deze publicatie van de WHO bevat praktische informatie om steden rookvrij te maken.
Exercise may be a simple and useful strategy to help slow the loss of cognitive abilities as people age.»
Regular aerobic exercise—such as cycling, jogging, running, swimming and playing sports—has many benefits, including strengthening the cardiovascular system, maintaining a healthy weight and improving mood.
Eat fish, build up brainpower»
The findings of a study, presented in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, show how children born to women who consumed more fish during their pregnancies demonstrated improved outcomes in tests for verbal intelligence, fine motor skills and prosocial behaviour.
WHO recognizes progress of Gulf States for adopting regional strategy to address noncommunicable diseases»
The regional strategy details what the six countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) will be doing to tackle NCDs during the next years in terms of reducing people’s exposure to causative risk factors and improving services to prevent and treat these leading health problems
Workplace Deaths Increase by 15% During 2011»
A total of 55 workplace deaths were reported to the Health and Safety Authority during 2011 according to figures released today (4th January 2012). This represents a 15% increase on the 48 workplace deaths reported in 2010.
Key WHO/Europe events in 2012»
Building on the momentum of resolutions and collaborative work in previous years, WHO/Europe plans many activities and events in 2012.
Global health in 2011: key issues»
Deze publicatie van de WHO geeft een overzicht van de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen op het gebied van de volksgezondheid wereldwijd in 2011.
The European Commission proposes to reduce vehicle noise »
The European Commission proposed to reduce noise produced by cars, vans, buses, coaches, light and heavy trucks. Noise limit values would be lowered in two steps of each 2 dB(A) for passenger cars, vans, buses and coaches.
Neurostemcell advances stem cell therapy research»
Maximising prospects for successful clinical trials of stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's and Parkinson's is possible through solid cooperation between experimental and clinical researchers.
EMCDDA launches first European quality standards to improve drug prevention in the EU»
‘Prevention’ is one of the first issues to be mentioned in the public debate on drugs, but evidence of what works in practice to prevent drug use is often overlooked.
Taking the first step on the road to cancer control»
The UN Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases opened a window of opportunity for decisive action to set poorer countries on the road towards sustainable cancer control.
Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union - Priorities in the field of health»
Read more on the dossiers that will dominate the work of the Council in the health area during the Danish EU Presidency.
WHO - 2011 in review: key health issues»
Photo feature presenting a selection of some of the major health issues in 2011
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