Penises are shrinking because of pollution, warns environmental scientist
Pollution is causing human penises to shrink, according to one scientist.
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Research into falling sperm counts finds ‘alarming’ levels of chemicals in male urine samples
Scientists searching for the causes of falling sperm counts are getting a clearer picture of the role played by chemical pollutants - and it’s not a pretty one.
Good tech, fast medicine: how you'll soon be able to pick up a prescription anywhere in Europe
The development of so-called ePrescriptions will soon make it possible for people to be able to pick up their medication at any pharmacy inside the EU without a paper prescription. The multi-lingual system is already being used in Finland and Estonia. Smart Health travelled to Tallinn to find out more.
Your health data can help scientific research. But how will it be protected?
Growing and ageing populations are shaping our healthcare systems, which need to be more effective and smarter.
Spain set to become the first European country to introduce 3 days of 'menstrual leave' for women
Spain could become the first Western country to allow women to take several days of "menstrual leave" from the workplace each month under new proposed legislation to be unveiled next week.
Digital future: how data is transforming healthcare in Europe?
The Covid-19 pandemic saw spectacular advances in vaccine technology, but it also highlighted the huge importance of digital healthcare. Exchanging and having access to clinical information can be vital for both the treatment and better health outcomes for patients.
Under one roof: the project providing integrated health and social care services
Surprisingly many people living in cities struggle to get access to health care and social services
Good News: Turkish man plants 30 million trees, people living longer and some very special baby pics
The headlines can be hard going, but not all news is bad news. Here are five stories from this week about what's going well in the world: