Are carbs the enemy?
By Kristian Grey One of the most controversial issues within the nutrition industry is an entire food group that seems to have divided experts the
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People urged to do their bit in keeping down rodent populations
Rodent numbers are spiralling out of control in some areas and municipalities cannot control them because they lack funding, it was reported on Monday. According
Two cases of West Nile in Nicosia area
There have been two confirmed cases of West Nile virus in the greater Nicosia area so far this year, the public health services reported on
Hospital doctor drain set to get worse
Warnings have already been issued about the problems caused by hospital doctors leaving to set up as GPs under Gesy but the problems currently affecting
Hospitals face severe shortages as public doctors seek Gesy rewards
THE head of Pasyki, the state doctors union, has again warned that public hospitals will face a dangerous shortage of specialist physicians, lured by higher
Thailand set to deliver first batch of medical marijuana
Thailand plans to distribute about 10,000 bottles of cannabis oil next week for hospital patients, a government official said on Thursday, the first official use
Plant of the week: Popular house plant used to treat arthritis in Mexico
Name: Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) Otherwise known as: Swiss Cheese Plant, Mexican Breadfruit Habitat: A perennial vine member of the Araceae family growing up to 20m
Cabinet green-lights sale of meds from public to private sector under Gesy
The Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the legislation on the sale and distribution of medicines under Gesy, it was announced on Tuesday. The
Fresh case of West Nile virus in north
A fresh case of West Nile virus has been recorded in the north, according to Turkish Cypriot media, which reported that the person was in
HIO says Gesy registration glitches fixed
By Annette Chrysostomou THE Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has announced that a number of issues related to the registration of persons entitled to Gesy have
WHO says e-cigarettes, “smoke-free” products do not help reduce cancer
Electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products are not helping fight cancer, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, urging smokers and governments not to
Man with West Nile virus dies in the north, health advisory issued in south (Updated)
A 62-YEAR-OLD man who had been diagnosed with the West Nile virus and was in the intensive care of a hospital in the north died
Action plan aims to eliminate Hep C by 2030
A national action plan for the eradication of Hepatitis C by 2030 has been approved by the cabinet, a health ministry announcement said on Wednesday.
Plant of the Week: Plant linked to hallucinations now thought combatant of hair loss
Name: Bugle (Ajuga reptans) Otherwise known as: Carpetweed, Blue Bugle, Sicklewort Habitat: A perennial member of the Labiatea family growing up to 15cm in moist
Number of Gesy doctors on the rise
The number of Gesy doctors is on the rise with specialists now surpassing 700, it emerged on Tuesday, though acutely understaffed public hospital A&E departments
New waiting rooms aims to lift spirits at Makarios Hospital
The Pancyprian Organization for the Promotion of Literacy (POPL) has upgraded the waiting room at Nicosia’s Makarios Hospital to create a friendlier environment for patients
Some Gesy doctors still using old software
Cases of Gesy doctors and staff who insist on using old hospital software and practices are “isolated incidents” which the state health services (Okypy) is
Plant of the week: Plant that gave rise to burning bush moments
Name: Dittany (Dictamnus albus) Otherwise known as: Burning Bush, Gas plant Habitat: An herbaceous perennial of the Rutaceae family growing to about 80cm at altitude
Healthy living may help offset genetic risk of dementia -study
LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) – Living healthily with a good diet and regular exercise may help people with a higher genetic susceptibility to dementia to offset
Gesy, a good choice for young doctors
Despite the red tape, Gesy is an easier career option for newly qualified doctors than the old system was By Annette Chrysostomou Like the