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Protecting kids from digital addiction is everyone’s responsibility: Minister of State reveals new measures
Minister of State Akis Skertsos outlines the measures taken by the government in response to opposition criticism that the risk of digital addiction among minors must also be addressed through counselling, education and awareness-raising initiatives
1 in 4 People Worldwide Die from Thrombosis-Related Conditions – How Prevention Can Save Lives
Learn about the dangers of thrombosis, the symptoms and risk factors of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and how early detection and prevention can save lives.
E-Thrombosis: Thromboembolic Disease and Computer Use
The phenomenon of “e-thrombosis”: thromboembolism associated with prolonged sitting, immobility, and computer use
How to deal with a snake bite: What you need to know before heading into nature
The season has arrived when we start sharing our surroundings with snakes. Mountains, forests, holiday homes, hiking trails, they are all part of their territory too. Most of us know very little about snakes and hold plenty of misconceptions about them. One of the most important things to understand is how to respond if you are bitten.
Work stress keeps seven in ten people over-50 awake at night
Nearly 70% of workers aged 50 to 66 show persistent, previously undiagnosed sleep problems, a University of Edinburgh study reveals, with poor work-life balance and job dissatisfaction linked to worse psychological and physical wellbeing overall
Guidelines for Protection Against Exposure to Smoke and Airborne Particles from the Hellenic Thoracic Society
Doctors urge vulnerable groups to avoid travel altogether, warning that dizziness, nausea and headaches during smoke exposure may signal carbon monoxide poisoning requiring immediate medical attention
Plastics, chemicals and sunscreen filters linked to early puberty in girls, new study finds
Girls exposed to higher levels of BPA and benzophenones, chemicals found in plastics, resins and sunscreen filters, face significantly greater risk of early puberty, risk rising by up to 44%, scientists in Spain report
