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Justin Bieber Updates Fans on Facial Paralysis in Video
On Monday, pop star Justin Bieber updated his fans regarding a rare condition that has left him with facial paralysis.
Bieber revealed on Friday that he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare disorder that is linked to...
Ancient Greece
Hippocrates and Willow Bark? What You Know About the History of Aspirin is Probably Wrong
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It is believed that more than two thousand years ago, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, discovered the active ingredient in aspirin.
Greek News
Greece Confirms First Monkeypox Case
On Wednesday, Greece's health authorities confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the country.
According to the Organization for Public Health (EODY) a man who had previously traveled to Portugal has—upon the first examination—tested positive for the virus after seeking...
Greece
Where are Masks Still Required in Greece?
As of June 1st, the use of masks is no longer required in much of Greece, but there are still some places where people must wear a face covering in the country.
For example, masks are required both for taxi...
Greek News
Greece Says a Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Necessary
A fourth dose of a vaccine against COVID-19 will likely be necessary, especially for vulnerable groups, Greece's Health Minister Thanos Plevris said on Monday.
Speaking on SKAI television, he said that the government and his counterparts in Europe envisaged something...
Health
Monkeypox Virus “Containable” Says the World Health Organization
The outbreak of monkeypox is unusual but “containable,” the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, confirming 131 cases in nineteen countries where the virus is usually nonexistent.
That number is still expected to rise, but experts say the overall...
Greece
British Tourists Suspected of Having Monkeypox in Greece
A British tourist and his partner in Greece are suspected of having the first cases of monkeypox in Greece. The rare infection has been spreading throughout Europe and the Americas since it was first diagnosed in the UK in...
Europe
World on Alert as Monkeypox Cases Begin to Spread
Cases of monkeypox, a rare and often mild infection, have spread across to multiple continents after first being reported in the UK in early May.
As of Friday, there have been cases reported in the US, Canada, Australia, Belgium, France,...
Economy
Cultivation of Cannabis was Legal in Greece Until 1936
The cultivation of cannabis in Greece for pharmaceutical purposes is now legal, as it was legal until 1936, the year it was prohibited
Education
Fighting for Face Equality After 50 Surgeries
Face Equality week May 17 to 24 Face Equality is a global campaign to highlight the issues facing people with facial differences.
Greek News
COVID-19 Certificates Scrapped, Venues in Greece Return to Full Capacity
Covid certificates and proof of negative testing are being suspended for accessing indoors spaces and outdoors seating in Greece.
Europe
Greece on Alert after Mysterious Spike in Hepatitis Around Europe
Greek health authorities are on alert following a mysterious spike in cases of acute hepatitis in children around Europe.
Cases of the illness that causes liver inflammation have been recorded in the UK, where authorities have been investigating 74 cases...
Greek News
COVID-19: 9,308 Cases, 57 Deaths Recorded in Greece Thursday
Greece confirmed 9,308 new COVID-19 infections and 57 deaths associated with the virus in the last 24 hours, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced on Thursday.
A total of 11,061 cases were recorded in the country the day before...
Health
Cannabis: How it Affects Cognition and Psychology
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Cannabis has been used by humans for thousands of years and is one of the most popular drugs today. With effects such as feelings of joy and relaxation, it is also legal to prescribe or take in several countries.
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Health
Coffee May Decrease Chances of Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study suggests that coffee consumption may decrease your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.
The study, which was published last November, sheds light on the mysterious disease, for which there is no cure as of now. While coffee does...