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Data confirms obesity was linked to 8.2% of Belgium deaths as public health research quantifies weight-related mortality rates The post Belgium health data shows obesity linked to 8.2% of deaths appeared first on British Messenger.

European doctors and health groups seek binding EU heat measures, stronger warnings and national plans to protect vulnerable people. The post EU faces calls for binding heat health protection rules appeared first on British Messenger.

Learn about 5 cups coffee daily health benefits, as researchers prove filtered coffee supports heart and long-term liver health. The post 5 cups coffee daily health benefits lower cardiovascular risk appeared first on British Messenger.

Belgium recorded 1,747 excess deaths during its June heatwave, a 47.8% mortality increase and the highest excess mortality since 2000.

France’s first domestically diagnosed Ebola patient has recovered and left hospital after returning from the Congo outbreak response.

The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak remains at 13 cases and three deaths as WHO tracks final contacts through July 2.

France confirmed an imported Ebola case in a doctor returning from Congo, with isolation, contact tracing and low public health risk.

EU ministers approved a new drugs strategy framework and action plan to address trafficking, drug harms, public health and security risks.

CEPI, Gavi, WHO and vaccine developers are advancing Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine work during an outbreak in DRC and Uganda.

Low cost digoxin is under renewed review after heart failure studies reported fewer worsening events in patients receiving digitalis therapy.