Now playing Next Climate Now Climate Now: How can we survive the heatwaves to come? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COPERNICUS For the first in our series of COP28 debates, we discussed why extreme weather events are on the rise, and how the climate crisis is impacting global health. 27/11/2023
Now playing Next Health news French railway to introduce telemedicine booths in 300 stations Ten million people pass through the train stations every day, and 90 per cent of the population lives within 10 km of a station. 17/11/2023
Now playing Next Healthcare Which European countries spend the most money on healthcare? The OECD ranked the highest-earning countries by how much they spend on healthcare, but some health systems are still under financial pressure. 10/11/2023
Now playing Next Healthcare Third of nurses report witnessing patients die due to staff shortages A new global survey shows the extent to which staff shortages in the healthcare sector are impacting patients. 13/10/2023
Now playing Next Work Which countries in Europe offer the most generous sick leave? More workers are taking sick days in the UK than at any point during the last decade. How does the situation compare with European countries? 27/09/2023
Now playing Next Culture news What valuable life hacks can be learned from TV and movies? This week, a young boy saved a drowning man using a CPR technique he picked up while watching Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things. What other valuable life hacks can be learned from the world of TV and movies? 23/09/2023
Now playing Next Health news Scientists discover way to potentially slow down ageing in humans A new study from Germany has potentially found the answers to time-old questions: what drives ageing and what can we do to reverse it? 26/08/2023
Now playing Next Health news Meet the retired doctors returning to work amid France’s medic crisis A unique medical practice run by retired doctors has opened its doors in rural southern France amid an ongoing healthcare crisis. 24/08/2023
Now playing Next Finland Helsinki could become 'sanctuary city' for paperless migrants The right-wing government's move against undocumented migrants has sparked resistance from city hall, political opponents and healthcare professionals alike. 14/08/2023
Now playing Next Nature Caring for baby and ‘broken’ hummingbirds changed this woman’s life The 73-year-old has turned her home into a clinic for hundreds of the tiny birds, which face numerous threats in Mexico City. 10/08/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Over 2,300 Ukrainian patients so far evacuated to EU hospitals The EU has coordinated the medical evacuations of more than 2,300 Ukrainian patients to European hospitals since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 03/08/2023
Now playing Next Health news Breast screenings using AI boost cancer detection by 20%, study finds Preliminary results from a Swedish trial showed that artificial intelligence (AI) is helping radiologists reduce their workload and detect more cases. 02/08/2023
Now playing Next Health news More than 9m people in England to have major illness by 2040 - report Nineteen of the 20 health conditions studied are projected to increase in prevalence, the report warned. 25/07/2023
Now playing Next Health news Where in Europe do people live the longest? As demographics shift, life expectancy in the EU will only become more important as we grapple with an ageing population. 22/07/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Meet China's caregiver robot to help the future elderly and patients The GR-1 humanoid will be able to carry patients from the bed to wheelchairs and help pick up objects. 12/07/2023
Now playing Next Health news Sunproof your skin: Dermatologist’s tips for safeguarding against sun Summer is here and it's tempting to go outside and enjoy the sun - but it’s important to take care. Here’s how. 11/07/2023
Now playing Next Health news UK has one of the lowest life expectancies among rich countries. Why? Researchers have revealed why British people are dying younger than their European counterparts. 06/07/2023
Now playing Next Health news ‘Daily struggle’ as French hospitals and patients rush to find doctors For decades, France capped the number of medical students. Now there are fewer doctors and staff shortages in hospitals. 29/06/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Euroviews. If Ukraine’s health sector is to recover, the world has to step up now The world can — and should — play even more of a role now in supporting health sector recovery, a key pillar of Ukraine’s ability to withstand and overcome current challenges and build a better future for its resilient people, Dr Jarno Habicht writes. 28/06/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Meet the people making healthcare more accessible for trans kids From Ireland to Spain, access to trans healthcare varies dramatically for young people, depending on where in the European Union they live. In some countries, it is virtually impossible. 16/06/2023