×
×
Sunday
07
Jun 2026
weather symbol
Athens 28°C

> medicine

> medicine

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

Previous
Load more