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Coronavirus and flu “awaken” cancer cells – What a new study by Greek doctors reveals

In a sample of 4,800 patients, it was found that those who tested positive for COVID-19 in 2020 had nearly double the risk of dying from cancer compared to those who tested negative

How science is winning the war against cancer step by step

Cancer is not one disease but a whole class of diseases, and progress is not so much due to major discoveries but to thousands of smaller advances in prevention, surgery and drugs

Toxic fungus linked to the “curse of the pharaohs” is turned into an anti-leukaemia drug

Researchers have turned the deadly fungus Aspergillus flavus into a powerful cancer-fighting compound and pave the way for the discovery of more fungal drugs

The three necessary measures to improve patients’ access to new medicine

The pharmaceutical policy in Europe is undergoing change. Will these efforts finally resolve the issues surrounding access to new treatments and address the ongoing medicine shortages that cause significant hardship for Greek patients

What is the genetic testing that saved Sofia Fyrou from cancer – The example of Angelina Jolie

The heavy family medical history prompted Sofia Fyrrou to undergo genetic testing, which led to a preventive double mastectomy – The same had happened with Angelina Jolie in 2013

Stelios Loukidis on the African dust: a phenomenon with gradations – Who is affected

"Anyone who cannot withstand this exposure is advised to put on a high protection mask, not just a surgical mask," says the professor at the University of Athens

The “100-day cough” is back – What is the disease that has not gone away and why it is a deadly threat

"Unprotected city" - this is what infants are during the first six months of life, and the resurgence of whooping cough - also known as the 100-day cough - poses a serious threat to their health

The story of the Greek doctor who made it to the British Parliament

Famous British journalist was saved thanks to the early diagnosis and surgical removal of cholangiocarcinoma by the Greek doctor - What she says about the rare and aggressive form of cancer in which she specializes - She answers whether she is thinking of returning to Greece

US: CDC to investigate whether there is a link between vaccines and autism

Over the weekend Kennedy published an opinion piece on Fox News promoting the role of vaccination but also told parents that vaccination is a personal choice & urged them to consult their doctor

WHO: Nearly 76,000 children die in 2022 in Europe before they are 5 years old

Congenital heart disease and neonatal sepsis are among the five leading causes of these deaths - The report covers 53 countries in Europe and Central Asia

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