EU health policy often frames economic competitiveness and public health as conflicting, but they can work hand in… Read More
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Prime time for health communication: Hungary acts on energy drinks and tobacco
In recent years, the rising consumption of energy drinks and novel tobacco products such as e-cigarettes among youth… Read More
“Acting on the commercial determinants of health is more important than ever,” as Brussels embraces a business-first agenda
EDITORIAL The European Union is at a crucial turning point. Its shift toward competitiveness with business-friendly policies brings… Read More
How your feed feeds you: the hidden power of digital food marketing on your eating habits
Social media has become a powerful tool for food marketing, shaping our eating habits with every scroll. Platforms… Read More
Health without walls: building trans-inclusive healthcare
Access to health and social care is a universal right, or at least, it should be. Yet for… Read More
Beyond health: Andalusia’s revolutionary approach to family gender equality
Strong family bonds are the pillars of wellbeing for people of all ages from children to adults. However,… Read More
“Homelessness can affect anyone, and more quickly than you might think”: how Austria is leading the way to end homelessness
Neunerhaus, an Austrian social organisation, throws a lifeline, not just a helping hand, to those facing homelessness. In… Read More
Increasing uptake: the impact of Slovakia’s free HPV vaccination rollout
In 2020, cervical cancer accounted for 2.5% of all new cancer cases diagnosed in women (excluding non-melanomxa skin… Read More
Why collaborating with communities is essential to eradicate health inequalities
95.3 million people (representing 22% of the population) are at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the… Read More
Period poverty: the impact of Scotland’s revolutionary Act one year on
Having access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and education are basic needs. But for many across… Read More
Everybody counts: stopping the cycle of social exclusion
Current crises have led to a stark increase in inequalities across the EU. A new Science-for-Policy report recently… Read More
Can times of crisis provide an opportunity for change for health and wellbeing?
Churchill famously said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste”. The focus on public health since the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered… Read More
Could social innovation be the answer in times of crisis?
Social systems across Europe are under immense strain. This includes the health system, facing – amongst other challenges… Read More
Healthy and active ageing: looking through an economic lens
Improved life expectancy in Europe is a triumph for public health and health services. But it has also… Read More