Health

How long does it really take to shed holiday weight?

The festive season often brings with it extra weight as family meals and indulgent treats abound. Clinical dietitian Elina Ioannou, speaking on Mesimeri kai Kati,...

Gynaecologists to face penalties for unnecessary c-sections

The Health Insurance Organisation (OAY) and the Ministry of Health are exploring ways to promote natural childbirth. The OAY's plan to reduce the number of...

Breakthroughs in stem cell trials for disease treatment

Significant progress is being made in the use of stem cells for the treatment of various diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease. According to...

Recent bird flu infections raise concerns in the US

The spread of the H5N1 virus in the United States has sparked concern following the first human case of avian flu and new infections...

Flu surge leads to over 200 daily hospital admissions in Cyprus

This year’s seasonal flu has arrived earlier than usual, according to Charalambos Charilaou, spokesperson for the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY), who spoke to...