Health

Radiologists call on OAY to reconsider “other doctors” decision

The Cyprus Radiological Society (CRS) has condemned the Health Insurance Organisation’s (OAY) decision to replace radiologists with "other doctors" for conducting radiological examinations starting...

WHO: Rise in respiratory illnesses in China within seasonal norms

The rising cases of common respiratory illnesses in China and elsewhere in the Northern Hemisphere are within the expected range for winter and do...

Is the world ready for the next pandemic?

Five years after the emergence of COVID-19, which resulted in millions of deaths and devastated the global economy, experts and the World Health Organization...

Italian village’s humorous decree highlights healthcare crisis

The mayor of Belcastro, a small Italian town in Calabria, has issued a humorous decree "banning" residents from becoming seriously ill, highlighting critical shortages...

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,...