Health

Each cigarette reduces life by 20 minutes according to UCL study

A single cigarette reduces the smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, according to a new study by University College London (UCL). This...

Protective effect of coffee and tea on head and neck cancer

Consumption of coffee and tea appears to be associated with a lower risk of developing head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth...

Reduction in waiting times at A&E – Beds allocated to OKYPY

From today, private hospitals within the General Healthcare System (GeSY) will allocate two to three beds daily to OKYPY to ease pressure on public...

Vitamin D supplements added in GenHealthcare System (GESY)

Vitamin D supplements have been included in the Pharmaceutical Products List of the General Healthcare System (GESY) as of 5 December, announced the Health...

Government approves bill on the operation of biomedical labs

The Cabinet approved a bill on Wednesday regulating the registration, operation, and oversight of biomedical and specialised biomedical laboratories. Health Minister Michalis Damianou described...