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The Athens Medical Association offers tips to prevent accidents and health problems during the summer holidays.

Regarding the government's initiative to commence afternoon surgeries at public hospitals for a fee, Dr. Matina Pagoni said the measure aims to reduce the waiting list for routine surgeries

The data concerning smoking were particularly strong, as the impact of smoking on cytokines was as significant as that of age, gender, and genetic background. Moreover, this impact appeared to persist for years after an individual had stopped smoking

Surgeries at public hospitals in Greece now conclude by 3 p.m., barring emergencies

The first time a liver transplant is performed in Greece from a living donor

The minister also announced that a legislative initiative for the cancellation of fines imposed on the elderly during the pandemic will be promptly submitted

"During the Christmas period, we were seeing around 5,800 daily cases of the coronavirus. Presently, we have hit the peak, with an anticipated surge to about 8,800 cases."

Parents are reminded about the risk of streptococcus, how it is caught and what parents should look out for

Evidence of higher risks of ischemic heart disease and stroke amongst people working long hours (≥55 hours/week), compared with people working standard hours (35–40 hours/week), study finds

Poland had little confidence in the safety of vaccinations, the highest among the countries included in the report

A staggering 16.7% of Greek citizens reported being unable to undergo medical examinations, while they also indicated inability to undergo medical examinations, with 28% stating they lived in poverty

“Results from these studies have important implications for food safety regulations, public health policies, and consumer awareness” says Felicia Wu, Michigan State University food scientist

December 12 marked the UN's International Universal Health Coverage Day

Researchers chose to do a comparative study on identical twins to rule out the possibility of whether an individual's genes or their environment, including diet, had a greater impact on observed changes