Brussels government aims to ban smoking in the presence of minors
The Brussels government has approved a preliminary draft order which would insert a ban on smoking in the presence of
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Health
Belgian researchers discover why a drug to treat alcoholism could fight cancer
Belgian researchers have discovered why a molecule (disulfiram) used for 60 years to treat alcoholism could also prevent the development
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Skin cancer on the rise in Belgium: New campaign launched to raise awareness
“The fight against skin cancer … begins in your head”: the 21st Melanoma Prevention Campaign is drawing attention to the
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16 additional canteens to receive ‘Good Food’ label in Brussels
The ‘Good Food’ label, a designation bestowed upon canteens that promote healthy and sustainable menus, has been awarded to 16
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Sexually-transmitted-disease cases growing in Belgium
“The number of sexually transmitted infection cases is climbing alarmingly in Belgium, as in the rest of the world,” announced
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City of Brussels organizes ‘horticulture in the city’ workshops
From February to November 2019 at various locations in Brussels. In French and Dutch. Want to grow your own vegetables
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Nearly half of healthcare professionals in Belgium refuse payment by card
Nearly half of healthcare professionals in Belgium (48%) do not offer their patients the possibility to pay for their consultations
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Is sugar the new tobacco?
Is sugar the new tobacco? You may have heard this question in the media, alongside sitting is the new smoking and
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Belgian healthcare system ranked among the best ones in Europe
According to the latest report by the Swedish think tank Health Consumer Powerhouse, the Belgian healthcare system is among the
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Measles outbreak in Brussels
Several measles cases have been reported in the Brussels and Wallonia regions recently. The increase is more rapid in the
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