About Healthy Europe
Independent health journalism covering evidence-based medicine, European health policy, and public health science — written for curious, informed readers.
Our Mission
Healthy Europe was founded on a simple premise: that accurate, nuanced health information should be accessible to everyone. We bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding — translating complex studies into readable, actionable insights without sacrificing intellectual honesty.
We do not accept pharmaceutical advertising. We do not publish sponsored health claims. Every article is grounded in peer-reviewed evidence and clearly distinguishes between established consensus and emerging research.
The Editor
Elena Marchetti
Health & Science Journalist — Maastricht, Netherlands
Elena Marchetti is a health and science journalist with over a decade of experience covering European public health, preventive medicine, and digital health policy. Based in Maastricht, she has reported from health conferences across Europe and contributed to publications focused on evidence-based medicine and health systems reform.
Her work is guided by a commitment to scientific accuracy and a belief that health literacy is a fundamental public good. She holds a background in biomedical sciences and science communication, and regularly consults primary literature before publishing.
- MSc Biomedical Sciences, Maastricht University
- Certificate in Science Communication, European Science Journalism Network
- Member, European Health Journalists Association
What We Cover
Environment & Health
The intersection of environmental conditions and human health outcomes — air quality, climate change effects, urban planning and chronic disease risk.
Health Systems
European healthcare policies, funding structures, cross-border care initiatives, and comparative analyses of health system performance.
Digital Health
Health technology, medical AI, digital therapeutics, telemedicine trends, and the ethics of personal health data in Europe.
Prevention
Evidence-based preventive medicine, public health campaigns, screening programmes, and lifestyle factors with documented health impacts.
Editorial Standards
- All factual claims are sourced to peer-reviewed literature or official public health bodies.
- We distinguish clearly between correlation, association, and causation.
- We correct errors promptly and transparently — corrections are noted at the bottom of affected articles.
- We do not publish content from pharmaceutical companies, supplement brands, or commercial health providers.
- Author credentials and conflicts of interest are disclosed where relevant.
Questions, corrections, or story tips? We welcome contact from researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals.
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