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Basel gene therapy offers new hope for people with inherited blindness
A Basel-led gene-therapy trial has enabled some people with retinitis pigmentosa to recognise the outlines of objects.
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Switzerland prepares for winter flu and respiratory-virus season
Switzerland’s respiratory-virus season is beginning, with Covid-19 increasing in some regions while the Federal Office of Public Health expects the main flu wave only in December.
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Swiss health premiums to rise another 5% in 2027
Compulsory health-insurance premiums are set to rise by an average of 5% in 2027, adding to pressure on household budgets and intensifying debate over healthcare costs.
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Swiss Survey Finds Little Support for a Sugar Tax
A survey commissioned by the Soft Drinks Information Group suggests that most respondents oppose a tax on sugary, salty or fatty foods, while supporting greater protection for children from advertising and a stronger state role in tackling obesity. The findings should be treated cautiously because the survey was commissioned by an industry body.
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More than 700 medicines are facing supply bottlenecks in Switzerland, prompting calls for stronger federal action to protect the country’s drug supply.
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The Federal Office of Public Health says the risk of airport malaria remains very low despite recent cases near Frankfurt Airport. The article would explain how malaria can reach Europe through infected mosquitoes transported on aircraft, Switzerland’s historical cases and the precautions used at Swiss airports.
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AI
A University of Lausanne-led team has developed an AI model that estimates biological age from retinal photographs. The article would explain how the model was trained on more than 70,000 people, what an age gap may reveal about risks including cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, and the limits of using retinal age as a medical screening tool.
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A Swiss-led study finds that symptoms after stopping antidepressants are often withdrawal effects rather than a return of depression. The article would explain the study’s limits, the importance of gradual tapering and why patients should seek medical advice rather than stop treatment abruptly.
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animal testing
The number of animals used in Swiss experiments fell to its lowest level since records began, with 507,863 animals involved in 2025. However, the number subjected to highly stressful procedures increased, creating a tension between overall reductions and the severity of some research.
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A Swiss-led study finds that people who feel unwell after tapering off antidepressants may be experiencing withdrawal symptoms rather than a return of depression. The findings could affect how doctors manage discontinuation and prevent unnecessary long-term treatment.
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Researchers have detected rubber-related chemicals in raw milk from Swiss farms, including some located far from major roads. The findings point to milking equipment as a possible source, although concentrations were generally low and the health implications remain uncertain.
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Sepsis kills around 4,000 people in Switzerland each year, yet its early symptoms can be difficult to recognise. A new patient and family association is seeking greater awareness, support and faster responses to what remains a medical emergency.
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Federal Council
The Federal Council says it is open to a nationwide ban on conversion practices, describing attempts to change or suppress sexual orientation or gender identity as harmful.
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Official figures show that infant deaths and stillbirths both increased in Switzerland in 2025, although the country’s long-term rates remain far below historical levels. The article would examine the statistical significance of the rise and the possible roles of maternal age and health risks without overstating what the data can prove.
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Novartis
Novartis has suspended several experimental CAR-T cell therapy trials after three patients died from a rare, potentially fatal immune complication. The decision raises fresh questions about the risks and oversight of next-generation treatments for autoimmune disease.
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Swiss research
A new study from the Inselspital in Bern and the University of Fribourg finds structural differences in the cerebral cortex of people with primary chronic pain. The research, based on MRI scans of 30 chronic-pain patients and 30 healthy participants, adds evidence that persistent pain is associated with changes in the brain.
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politics
Following high-profile cases, Swiss Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider is demanding better protection against sexual violence involving date rape drugs. She stressed the need for improved public information, prevention through education, and consistent prosecution of perpetrators.
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health
A new study reveals a continuous and worrying increase in colorectal cancer rates among Swiss residents under the age of 50 since 1980, contrasting with a decline in older age groups.
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government
The court-ordered release of unredacted government contracts with vaccine makers has triggered a scandal, with a campaign group accusing officials of misleading the public and accepting full liability for products without guaranteed efficacy.
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After several babies presented symptoms of possible toxin exposure, Swiss authorities have launched an investigation into batches of infant formula. The move comes as French food multinational Danone expanded a precautionary recall of formula across multiple European countries.
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