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Three major medical research projects have been launched by VIB, the Flemish life sciences research institute, under its Grand Challenges Programme.
People in Belgium drink more but smoke less than their European neighbours - and more than half of Belgians are overweight, according to new research by the World Health Organisation.
"Neutral" cigarette and tobacco packaging, with no logos or brand slogans, will be introduced in Belgium "as quickly as possible", the federal government has announced.
A Brussels organisation is encouraging residents to assemble their own fine particle sensors and hang them on their windows.
Should you come across a body of water in the Brussels area with a blueish tint, don’t stick your feet in it, no matter how hot it gets.
The government of the Brussels-Capital Region has approved a new health-care plan that will see the most vulnerable people in the capital getting better access to medical care.
A change in the rules governing blood donation means that people aged over 71 will soon be able to give blood, plasma and platelets.
The Brussels government has set itself the target of banning all diesel vehicles within the region by 2030 "at the latest".
Flanders and Wallonia are set to issue decrees in the coming months that will ban smoking in cars when children are present.
