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Doubt they realize it, but the most important thing Sanchez did for "global health" the past two years was his clear stance on Gaza. www.reuters.com/world/reuter... "Gates Foundation recognizes Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez for global health support".
23.09.2025 11:24 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0![European Medicines Agency
23 September 2025
Use of paracetamol during pregnancy unchanged in the EU
Paracetamol medicines can be used in pregnancy, in accordance with official recommendations
In the EU, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) can be used for reducing pain or fever during pregnancy if clinically needed. There is currently no new evidence that would require changes to the current EU recommendations for use.
“Paracetamol remains an important option to treat pain or fever in pregnant women”, says Steffen Thirstrup, EMA’s Chief Medical Officer. “Our advice is based on a rigorous assessment of the available scientific data and we have found no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children”.
As included in the product information for paracetamol in the EU, a large amount of data from pregnant women who used paracetamol during pregnancy indicates no risk of malformations in the developing foetus or in newborns.
In 2019, EMA reviewed available studies that investigated the neurodevelopment of children exposed to paracetamol in utero and found that the results were inconclusive and that no link with neurodevelopmental disorders could be established.[1] [2]
When needed, paracetamol can be used during pregnancy. As with any medicine for acute treatment, it should be used at the lowest effective dose, for the shortest possible time and as infrequently as possible.
Pregnant women should speak to their healthcare professional if they have questions about any medication during pregnancy.
As for all medicines, EMA and the national competent authorities in the EU will continue to monitor the safety of medicines containing paracetamol and promptly evaluate any new data as they emerge. Regulatory actions will be taken as necessary to protect public health.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hjxq3ct5wikuz6jgkf6wrgxo/bafkreif2t4haivq2cs2ojjozh3m524bamwhy3vf4fc2kmuaj6znrtl6y6e@jpeg)
European Medicines Agency 23 September 2025 Use of paracetamol during pregnancy unchanged in the EU Paracetamol medicines can be used in pregnancy, in accordance with official recommendations In the EU, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) can be used for reducing pain or fever during pregnancy if clinically needed. There is currently no new evidence that would require changes to the current EU recommendations for use. “Paracetamol remains an important option to treat pain or fever in pregnant women”, says Steffen Thirstrup, EMA’s Chief Medical Officer. “Our advice is based on a rigorous assessment of the available scientific data and we have found no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children”. As included in the product information for paracetamol in the EU, a large amount of data from pregnant women who used paracetamol during pregnancy indicates no risk of malformations in the developing foetus or in newborns. In 2019, EMA reviewed available studies that investigated the neurodevelopment of children exposed to paracetamol in utero and found that the results were inconclusive and that no link with neurodevelopmental disorders could be established.[1] [2] When needed, paracetamol can be used during pregnancy. As with any medicine for acute treatment, it should be used at the lowest effective dose, for the shortest possible time and as infrequently as possible. Pregnant women should speak to their healthcare professional if they have questions about any medication during pregnancy. As for all medicines, EMA and the national competent authorities in the EU will continue to monitor the safety of medicines containing paracetamol and promptly evaluate any new data as they emerge. Regulatory actions will be taken as necessary to protect public health.
European Medicines Agency: “In the EU, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) can be used for reducing pain or fever during pregnancy if clinically needed. There is currently no new evidence that would require changes to the current EU recommendations for use.”
23.09.2025 11:26 — 👍 75 🔁 39 💬 1 📌 2Together with many European medicines authorities, we’re joining the campaign #medicinesarenotsweets🍬
Make sure you use over-the-counter medicines safely. They may be easy to buy, but they are not candy.
Find out more about the campaign: www.hma.eu/about-hma/re...
@unicef.org’s Child Nutrition report is out today 👇focusing on childhood overweight, obesity and unhealthy food environments.
www.unicef.org/reports/feed...
Mental health affects everyone, but women often carry the heaviest burden, especially when it comes to anxiety and depression.
We must
🧠 Value mental health
📣 Address determinants
💪 Strengthen support
#MentalHealth matters 🔗 bit.ly/3Vr2mtR
This Labor Day (and all other days): Thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail. Honor the workers who teach your children.
Pay all workers a living wage.
We need to end starvation in Gaza, get hostages home, secure ceasefire that restores hope of two state solution.
This can be done. For our part we’re relentlessly focused on practical aid delivery.
Here’s why aid isn’t getting through, and what’s needed to save lives. ⬇️
"Tweets don’t feed people."
EU pleas for aid to enter Gaza as Palestinians starve under Israel’s blockade count for little without sanctions, humanitarian organizations say.
Europe's food system needs a reset, and so does the CAP. Consumers want food that’s healthy, affordable and sustainable. Yet the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) still largely ignores these priorities. All the results from our survey: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
24.07.2025 07:26 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
In the last months, 'competitiveness' has been on everyone's lips. The EU to ensure that European industry delivers safe, sustainable and affordable products to consumers, which will allow the European economy to fill the growth gap with powers like the United States and China.
25.07.2025 12:45 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.
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Que vous soyez à la plage, à la montagne ou en train de profiter du soleil sur votre balcon, l’été est le moment parfait pour se détendre… et écouter des podcasts. 😀
🎧 Découvrez «Mon œil!», le podcast engagé de Public Eye.
En vidéo ➡️ www.youtube.com/@PublicEyeSu...
et en audio ➡️ peye.link/applis
After Trump's letter, the transatlantic consumer movement @tacd-consumers.bsky.social has a message: we stand together against the coercion by the U.S. administration. Laws designed to protect people’s right cannot be a bargaining chip in the negotiation. Our statement: tacd.org/tacd-calls-o...
14.07.2025 13:27 — 👍 3 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
✏️Agustín Reyna, @arcapde.bsky.social directeur général du @beuc.eu revient sur les priorités de l’organisation et l’importance de la collaboration avec les associations de consommateurs à travers l’Europe.
Lire l'interview 👉 www.clcv.org/articles/les...
Aurelio Rojas, cardiólogo: 'No tomes ibuprofeno sin saber esto antes'
15.06.2025 08:34 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0#Gaza: “Israeli forces’ displacement orders and bombings near Nasser hospital, in Khan Younis, have forced MSF to adjust operations in the hospital and move part of our burn and orthopedic activities to our field hospital in Deir Al Balah,” says Pascale Coissard, Emergency Coordinator.
10.06.2025 19:11 — 👍 120 🔁 60 💬 2 📌 1
🌱Interested in attending our event An EU Action Plan for Plant-based Foods on 11 June in the European Parliament? 🥕
Check it out and register 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/1GKk...
In an interview with AVACU's Todo Consumo magazine (a member of @cecuconsumo.bsky.social), BEUC's Director General @arcapde.bsky.social shares his vision for the organisation's work in this new chapter: from defending consumer rights in the digital age to ensuring fairness in financial services.
06.06.2025 08:38 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Don't miss this cross-party event on an EU Action Plan for Plant-based Foods!🌱 Inspired by Denmark’s example and the Strategic Dialogue report, it will explore how an EU Action Plan can boost sustainability and resilience in the food system 👩🌾🫘🥗 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1GKk...
28.05.2025 15:16 — 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
"On me raconte les morts, les disparus, les dépouilles toujours ensevelies sous les décombres, les fuites affolées, la peur au ventre, en serrant contre soi les enfants, les déplacements une fois, deux fois, dix fois, la douleur et la perte, le deuil et l’horreur."
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
In the six years since its adoption, what is the state of implementation of @who.int transparency resolution WHA72.8? In a report launched today at #WHA78, HAI and @wemos.org take stock, assess progress and give recommendations for stakeholders.
Read the report here: haiweb.org/publication/...
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza overnight as UN human rights chief warns of ‘ethnic cleansing’ – Middle East crisis live
17.05.2025 09:14 — 👍 286 🔁 186 💬 30 📌 21🧑🌾Our new report on consumer attitudes▶️the CAP is out👇
🙂 6/10 have a positive view about agriculture BUT..
⚠️A significant number don't think CAP subsidies are fully achieving key consumer priorities e.g.:
💊Reducing antibiotic or pesticides use
💵Food affordability
We need a #CAPforConsumers too!
📢 Lettre ouverte aux ministres de la Santé et des Affaires étrangères : @clcv-asso.bsky.social @ufcquechoisir.bsky.social Familles Rurales expriment leur vive inquiétude face à la suppression des notices papier dans les boîtes de médicaments, proposée par la Commission européenne urlr.me/2K6tzR
11.04.2025 10:16 — 👍 3 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0@ancelsantos.bsky.social @tillymetz.bsky.social @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @medecinsdumonde.bsky.social @ufcquechoisir.bsky.social @fabricepilorge.bsky.social @renaloo.bsky.social
14.05.2025 16:02 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
BEUC is currently looking for Senior Food Policy Officer. This role is an exciting opportunity to work on Food policy while potentially growing in the organisation. Join the team! www.beuc.eu/vacancy/beuc...
01.04.2025 14:57 — 👍 5 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0
