Magdalena K.

Booze, vaping and EU tax policies: Heart disease prevention advice from a cardiologist | Euractiv "The patients at the highest risk are the hardest to reach", explains public health advocate Stefan Janssens

With cardiovascular disease still the EU's top killer and Brussels preparing a new cardiovascular plan, @euractiv.com spoke with Stefan Janssens, cardiologist, about why deaths remain high, how much exercise we really need, and whether unhealthy products should be taxed.

What do you think?
Read my story and let me know!

EXCLUSIVE: EU wants to tax unhealthy food, alcopops under draft heart health plan | Euractiv The draft cardiovascular plan also targets tobacco, screening, and AI-driven prevention measures

🚨 EXCLUSIVE! @euractiv.com obtained the first draft of the Cardiovascular Health Plan - revealing that the European Commission wants EU-wide levies on ultra-processed foods and alcopops by 2026.

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German hospital unaware its sensitive data is now under US jurisdiction | Euractiv European hospitals trusted Zivver for secure communications – but a US takeover has changed the rules without them knowing

🚨 Euractiv reveals: German hospital unaware sensitive data is now under US jurisdiction

European hospitals trusted Zivver’s software platform to protect sensitive communications, but its data protection is weaker than assumed. A German Hospital only discovered it after an inquiry by @euractiv.com

The clash of regulations – blood and plasma versus medtech | Euractiv Implementation is complex, particularly due to overlaps with existing EU healthcare laws

A clash of regulations - blood and plasma vs. medtech?

Experts are warning that regulatory overlaps and certification delays could disrupt access to Europe's critical blood supply - particularly due to the Medical Devices Regulation.

France’s new health minister brings medical expertise – and a pharma past | Euractiv Doctor-turned-politician Stéphanie Rist takes charge of France’s strained healthcare system amid questions over her past industry ties

France’s new health minister brings medical expertise – and a pharma past… ranking her number 1 of the “Top 10 most spoiled MPs” by pharmaceutical laboratories.

However, on the European level, an expert see her not to be “particularly industry-friendly”.

Read more in my coverage for @euractiv.com

🌐 A @sant.europarl.europa.eu delegation is in Berlin 🇩🇪 to attend the World Health Summit #WHS2025

MEPs Jarubas, Papandreou, Veryga & @stinebosse.bsky.social will join various workshops, debates & panels and meet government officials and public health experts from around the world.

Also a thank you to @epsu.bsky.social & @adamrogalewski.bsky.social for contributing!

1 in 3 doctors & nurses report depression or anxiety, and more than 1 in 10 have thought about ending their lives or hurting themselves -
Hans Kluge, director @whoeurope.bsky.social

The new report reveals, that Europe could face a shortfall of around 940,000 healthcare workers

Hungarian Health Commissioner eyeing EU-wide ‘chips tax’ – though it arguably failed at home | Euractiv Olivér Várhelyi’s push for a health-focused levy comes as evidence from Hungary casts doubt on its long-term impact

A Europe-wide tax on high-sugar, high-fat and high-salt products? Hungary introduced a 'chips-tax', but arguably failed. EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi should be familiar with from his home country. Is such a tax set to fail?
Read more from me @euractiv.com
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🚨Commission’s 'Apply AI Strategy' to make healthcare and drug development smarter. @euractiv.com got hold of the Strategy before it's presented tomorrow by the Commission.

Find out more in my newest article:

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Von der Leyen unveils plan for European AI-powered healthcare network | Euractiv Commission chief says AI can speed up cancer diagnosis and drug discovery

Von der Leyen unveils plan to create a European AI-powered healthcare network. The network would be part of the “Apply AI strategy”, which von der Leyen is due to present next week.

Read more in my coverage on @euractiv.com

Final journey: The divide within Europe over euthanasia and assisted dying Latest from Euractiv

Final journey: The divide within Europe over euthanasia and assisted dying

Final journey: The divide within Europe over euthanasia and assisted dying - Euractiv Fragmented laws are forcing terminally ill patients to travel for the right to die

What drives someone to become a "death tourist"? For many terminally ill Europeans, it’s a last resort. As euthanasia is illegal in most EU countries, patients are forced to travel abroad to escape suffering. As debate stalls, my article @euractiv.com explores how laws push people across borders.

Endometriosis often goes undiagnosed for years, which is why the number of unreported cases is high. Meanwhile, right-wing groups have made it their mission to raise awareness of women's health issues, such as infertility potentially linked to endometriosis, to reinforce their pro-family message.

Endometriosis often goes undiagnosed for years, leading to a high number of undetected cases. Right-wing groups have made it a mission to raise awareness of women's health issues, such as infertility potentially linked to endometriosis, to reinforce their pro-family message.
Read more @euractiv.com

Commission unclear on role of EU regions in hospital cybersecurity plan Regional authorities left out of consultations on key healthcare cybersecurity strategy.

Commission unclear on role of EU regions in hospital cybersecurity plan

Hospitals’ cybersecurity: EU regions warn Commission’s approach is ‘troubling’ As cyberattacks on hospitals surge, EU regions say they’ve been sidelined from key decisions – leaving gaps in the Commission’s action plan.

Hospitals’ cybersecurity: EU regions warn Commission’s approach is ‘troubling’

EU aims to create single market for clinical trials The Commission will report by 2028 on the implementation of the strategy.

EU aims to create single market for clinical trials

European AI office will launch new health unit in July The new health unit will focus on improving health and well-being through the application of AI technology.

European AI office will launch new health unit in July

EU Ministers back plan to curb social media’s impact on youth mental health "Technology is useful and has a lot of advantages but can be damaging for mental health, especially for the younger generation."

EU Ministers back plan to curb social media’s impact on youth mental health

Generic drugmakers are warning that the EU’s new wastewater rules could trigger a domino effect, threatening the supply of essential medicines across Europe.
Read more in my article on @euractiv.com, what Pro Generika, Zentiva and Teva Pharmaceuticals have to say:

‼️We're worried about the increasing opacity of lobbying on competition issues in Brussels‼️
We have written to the competition department of the @ec.europa.eu to urge them to push for CLEAR DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS of all speakers at events the Commission is speaking at.
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Everything You Need To Know About The MPs Vote On Decriminalising Abortion UK MPs have been offered a 'free vote' on whether to remove criminal penalties for women who illegally end their own pregnancies.

Today (Tuesday) MPs are set to get a 'free vote' on decriminalising abortion, with two amendments tabled by Labour back benchers under consideration

The amendments have different implications, and the parliamentary procedure could get complicated

@zoecrowther.bsky.social explains

The European Commission wants to advance the use of AI in healthcare, but a new report has exposed various challenges posed for the sector by the training data used so far.

FIRST AID: Europe loses appetite for junk food ads In today's edition: MAGA, synthetics, and biotech.

FIRST AID: Europe loses appetite for junk food ads

Would any parent be reassured knowing that the food industry decides what's acceptable to be advertised ▶️ their kids?

Our @beuc.eu report on EU self-regulation underlines the need to end this failed experiment.

Time to put children's health first + #stopmarketingtokids

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Europe loses appetite for junk food ads aimed at children - Euractiv Brussels faces growing pressure to bite back at the food industry’s self-regulation on advertising.

Do you know what children in your surroundings consume?
While Europe fights a childhood obesity crisis, Norway will soon have Europe’s strictest advertising law to protect children from unhealthy food.
Find out more in my latest article on @euractiv.com

No more holding it in: MEPs launch group on incontinence care.

Continence care is finally on the EU’s radar, as MEPs move to flush the stigma and support the millions across Europe living with the condition. http://dlvr.it/TL8ckQ

Budget plans for 2026: Is EU4Health bleeding out? In April, under growing pressure from MEPs, Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi vowed to secure the necessary funds for the EU’s health ambitions.

Budget plans for 2026: Is EU4Health bleeding out?