Return of the flu: EU faces threat of prolonged ‘twindemic’
Influenza has returned to Europe at a faster-than-expected rate this winter after almost disappearing last year, raising concerns about a prolonged “twindemic” with COVID-19 amid...
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GSK rejects 50-billion-pound Unilever offer for consumer assets
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.L) on Saturday said it had rejected a 50-billion-pound offer from Unilever (ULVR.L) for its consumer goods arm, saying it “fundamentally undervalued” the business...
Bedridden patients entitled to 12 house calls a year from GP
Bedridden patients are entitled to 12 house calls from a general doctor a year under revamped rules, Gesy (general health system) clarified on Friday. In...
Future viability of Gesy discussed at broad meeting
The future viability of general health scheme Gesy was discussed on Thursday in a meeting held by President Nicos Anastasiades, attended by several stakeholders including...
Patients’ group concerned about ongoing instability in Gesy
The Federation of Patients’ Associations (Osak) said on Wednesday it was very concerned about the ongoing instability in the administration of the state health services...
EU drug regulator expresses doubt on need for fourth jab
The European Union’s drug regulator on Tuesday expressed doubts about the need for a fourth booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine and said there is currently...
It was do or die, man receives first successful pig heart transplant
A US man with terminal heart disease was implanted with a genetically modified pig heart in a first-of-its-kind surgery, and three days later the patient is doing well, his doctors...
Omicron may put pressure on healthcare system but situation better than last year
The healthcare system is still likely to be affected by the latest coronavirus surge, which is expected to peak in the second or third week...
Only 8 per cent in Cyprus eat five portions of fruit and veg a day
One in three EU citizens (33 per cent) reported not consuming any fruit or vegetables daily in 2019 and only 12 per cent of the...
Personal doctors deny they’re neglecting patients
Personal doctors on Wednesday denied they were neglecting their patients after Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas accused them of being “absent”. Speaking to local radio the...
Coronavirus: Virus leaves antibodies that may attack healthy tissues
The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has...
US FDA backs Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for 12- to 15-year-olds (Updated)
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday authorised the use of a third dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages...
How long does it take to recover from an athletic injury?
The first piece of information that needs to be stated is that injuries of any kind are not one size fits all. However, depending on...
Conditions at Athalassa ‘at breaking point’
Conditions for patients and staff alike at the Athalassa psychiatric hospital are at breaking point, which could lead to a disaster, a nurses union warned...
Hostel to rehabilitate mental health patients to be created in Latsia
The old Latsia health centre is to be converted into a hostel to house people suffering from long term mental illness, which will also help...
Vaccine news mark significant victories in Omicron battle
Two vaccine manufacturers said their shots offered protection against Omicron, as UK data suggested it may cause proportionally fewer hospitalisations than the Delta coronavirus variant, supporting...
S.Africa study suggests lower risk of hospitalisation with Omicron versus Delta
A South African study suggests reduced risks of hospitalisation and severe disease in people infected with the Omicron coronavirus variant versus the Delta one, though...
EU sets binding 9-month validity of vaccinations for Covid-19 travel pass
The European Commission on Tuesday adopted rules that will make the European Union Covid-19 certificate valid for travel nine months after the completion of the...
EU regulator backs Novavax as region’s fifth Covid-19 vaccine
The European Union’s drug regulator on Monday approved use of the COVID-19 vaccine from U.S.-based Novavax in people 18 years and older, paving the way...
UK reports record 93,045 Covid-19 cases as Omicron surges
Britain reported record Covid-19 infections for the third consecutive day on Friday, with a rise to 93,045 new cases fuelled by the rapid spread of...
