House president ‘will always support work of Karaiskakio’
House President Annita Demetriou said she would always support the work of Karaiskakio Foundation as she praised the altruism of 95 people who donated bone...
Health
Arthritis: it’s not just part of getting old
By Lisa Salmon It’s tempting to dismiss arthritis as just aching joints, and something people must learn to live with as they get older. But...
Van Gaal and Mancini urge youngsters to get fit
Former Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has urged youngsters in typically stern terms to “play football, go running and climb the stairs at home”...
Denmark says Moderna vaccine remains available to under-18s
The Danish Health Agency said on Friday that it was continuing to offer Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to under-18s, and that a statement on Wednesday suggesting...
Could you benefit from seeing an osteopath?
By Prudence Wade Imagine having to hold a five kilogram kettlebell all day – it would get pretty heavy and tiring, right? And yet that’s...
Sweden, Denmark pause Moderna vaccine for younger age groups
Sweden and Denmark said on Wednesday they are pausing the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger age groups after reports of possible rare side...
Merck’s Covid-19 pill cuts risk of death, hospitalization by 50%
Merck & Co Inc’s experimental oral drug for COVID-19, molnupiravir, reduced by around 50% the chance of hospitalization or death for patients at risk of...
Got sore, gritty eyes? You could have dry eye syndrome
By Lisa Salmon Do your eyes sometimes feel dry, itchy or gritty, particularly when you’ve been staring at a screen? You could be one of...
Bolster your immune system, as we approach cold and flu season
By Liz Connor Autumn can be a challenging time for our immune systems, with countless bugs doing the rounds and cooler temperatures meaning we’re indoors...
Football without headers could be more skillful, brain charity boss says
The first adult football match which outlaws heading could be more skilful with more passing and dribbling, according to a charity boss whose ex-pro husband...
Afternoon hours for state hospitals on table for talks next week
State health services organisation (Okypy) on Friday said they would meet the state doctors’ unions next week to discuss the afternoon operation of state hospitals,...
Everything you need to know about safely building muscle
By Prudence Wade If you’re in a rut in the gym or want to set yourself a challenge you might come to a point in...
Joint pain: When to see a doctor, and how to help at home
By Liz Connor Most people will experience some kind of joint pain at some point in life – and according to Phil Day, superintendent pharmacist...
Hormonal health problems and how some lifestyle tweaks could help
By Lisa Salmon Most women will know that hormones can affect how they feel, but hormone problems go way deeper than just mood swings or...
Five ways to quickly boost your workout motivation
Specific goals fuel every exercise regimen we undertake. These goals vary from one individual to the next. While some people may be interested in weight...
EU says Covid boosters may have higher legal risks without EMA approval
European Union countries that decide to use COVID-19 vaccine booster shots may face increased legal risks because the additional dose has not yet been recommended...
Dr Cabral: The future of health coaching in a digital-first world
Months into the pandemic and we are continuing to adapt to a new normal. Not only are we keeping our distance from friends and co-workers,...
It’s not just about being clean and tidy: What OCD really means and how to seek support
By Liz Connor We all experience things like worrying we’ve left an appliance on, or avoiding walking under scaffolding, but for most people, these random...
6 ways to protect students’ mental health at university
By Lisa Salmon A psychology lecturer tells Lisa Salmon that simple measures like exercise and challenging themselves can help students stay balanced at university. Record...
WHO seeks to take political heat out of virus origins debate
The World Health Organization said on Friday it was setting up a new group to trace the origins of the coronavirus, seeking to end what...