Health

Nursing shortage worsens due to low incentives

A growing nursing shortage is straining both the public and private healthcare systems in Cyprus, according to the Cyprus Nurses Union (PASYNO), which has...

Doomscrolling linked to decline in teen mental health

Scientists have issued a stark warning: passive scrolling- commonly known as doomscrolling- is having a severe impact on teenage mental health. Adolescents glued to...

Could ctDNA blood tests detect cancer recurrence earlier?

A new blood test may detect cancer recurrence months before scans — but does it save lives? Doctors are increasingly interested in a new approach...

France’s smoking ban and other European countries’ policies

France plans to ban smoking in all outdoor places frequented by children, including beaches, parks, public gardens and areas near schools, from July 1, the government...

Latvia reports bird flu in backyard poultry

Latvia has reported a first outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza among poultry, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Monday. The outbreak...