Health

'Absolutely necessary': Belgium implements first-ever nationwide alcohol plan

"This consensus is an important step forward; alcohol consumption affects health care, but also justice, finance, hospitality, youth, police and other sectors."

Thursday, 30 March 2023

European women becoming mothers increasingly late in life

This figure has risen consistently since 2013 when the average age of a first-time mother was 28.8.

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

A ‘taboo’ disease: 60% of endometriosis patients feel misunderstood

Medical research describes endometriosis as “one of the greatest challenges facing gynaecological surgeons”.

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Belgium's largest health insurer creates account on OnlyFans porn site

Christian Mutuality (CM) is concerned about the poor health advice and misleading advertisements frequently viewed by young Belgians online.

Monday, 27 March 2023

GPs struggling in certain municipalities highlights uneven distribution of doctors

"It is true that we have enough general practitioners all over Belgium...But due to the fragmentation of supply, there are palpable shortages in some places."

Saturday, 25 March 2023

Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of dementia, UK study says

"While more research is needed in this area, it reinforces the message that we can reduce the risk of dementia by following a more Mediterranean diet."

Saturday, 25 March 2023

Europe registers fewer tuberculosis cases but is still far from its 2030 targets

"We need to increase the number of people diagnosed and successfully treated to get back on track."

Saturday, 25 March 2023

Federal government approves creation of nursing assistant programme

The federal government approves an amendment allowing the Wallonia-Brussels Federation to create a new nursing assistant programme.

Friday, 24 March 2023

Kids aren't alright: Parental concern for child wellbeing grows

Tantrums, emotional problems and hyperactivity are the main sources of concern among preschool parents.

Thursday, 23 March 2023

IPCC climate change report: What about sustainable food systems?

“Products from higher animal welfare systems and more plant-based food are good for the planet and health.”

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Teenage trends: Less alcohol, tobacco and drugs; more e-cigarettes and medication

Cannabis use has fallen sharply over the last year: less than 10% of students have ever used cannabis – the lowest figure since 2000.

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Half of Belgians avoid the dentist due to high costs

The overall spending of Belgian patients on dental care more than doubled between 2008 and 2019.

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Strabismus screening for infants increasingly advised by experts

A common condition in children, strabismus can have long-term effects if untreated. Health screenings, monitoring and limited screen-time can prevent that.

Sunday, 19 March 2023

Drug room staff no longer exposed to prosecution

Parliament approved bill shielding persons who work with addicts in drug consumption rooms from prosecution.

Thursday, 16 March 2023

Over a third of francophone Belgians put off medical care in 2022

In the survey, 36% of those who delayed receiving treatment stated that it was due to financial issues faced in 2022.

Thursday, 16 March 2023

EU agencies: ‘Ongoing avian influenza outbreaks in birds but low risk to the public’

"Sporadic human infections have been reported in countries outside the EU."

Monday, 13 March 2023

Vitamin D supplements 'almost pointless' for healthy adults, say experts

Experts also claim that too much vitamin D can actually be bad for you.

Sunday, 12 March 2023

CHU Saint-Pierre hospital hit by cyber-attack on Friday

While the hospital is said to be functioning normally, ambulances are being diverted to other facilities.

Saturday, 11 March 2023

Period poverty: Free sanitary products to be given to women across Wallonia

Women have to spend on average between €10 and €12 per month on sanitary products – which can total up to over €140 per year.

Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Over half of Belgium's elderly feel lonely

The King Baudouin Foundation's recent report showed growing levels of loneliness, compounded by 30% of their older respondents struggling to make ends meet.

Tuesday, 7 March 2023