Health

It is not uncommon for unexpected objects to end up inside people's bodies. Magnets, chargers, lollipops, and even orange peels found their way into people's bodies and got stuck there, as per the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Moreover,...

The natural sea salt that comes from the Greek island of Kythera, once considered an exclusive delicacy, is now gaining renewed attention for its nutritional value. The harvesting process for this salt is notably demanding, requiring both endurance and patience....

In a recent global study spearheaded by the University of Granada, experts have pinpointed, for the very first time, the ideal number of steps that offers the most advantages to the largest portion of the population. The study also...

Dittany of Crete is an ancient Greek herb known for its "magical" healing properties which was mentioned in the world of Harry Potter. Dittany, known as Dictamo in Greek (Δίκταμο), is one of the symbols of Crete. It captivated ancient...

The next pandemic might come from fungus, as terrifyingly has been shown in the TV series "The Last Of Us", prominent Greek scientist Sotiris Tsiodras warned this week. Tsiodras, who served as the Director of the Greek Infectious Diseases Committee...

A recent study conducted by the Prevencion con Dieta Mediterranea-Plus (PREDIMED-Plus) team has uncovered some promising findings. It was found that when people follow the Mediterranean diet and stay active, they can combat physical changes that come with getting...

Humanitarian aid convoys have started entering Gaza from Egypt through the Rafah border, crossing more than two weeks after the war broke out. Egyptian state television showed a number of trucks entering the gate earlier today (Saturday, October 21). The carrier...

Bedbugs that have plagued Paris and other cities across Europe appeared in Greece for the first time, a tourism official revealed on Greek TV. President of the Food and Tourism Workers Union Giorgos Hotzoglou said that a hotel in an...

Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a groundbreaking paint that produces oxygen. This special paint contains bacteria responsible for producing oxygen and trapping carbon dioxide (CO2). It is called a "biocoating." The research aimed to create strong coatings...

A group of scientists in Canada has uncovered a drug that battles daytime sleepiness and beats your regular espresso. These researchers conducted studies that looked at how well three different anti-fatigue medicines worked to fight off daytime drowsiness. The medicines...

Greeks are not known for their love for tea, as are for example the British, Russians, and Turks. However, when it comes to tea, the first variety that a Greek would think of is ''Chai tou vounou,"or Greek mountain...

Ancient Greek doctors invented the renowned Mediterranean diet, as Hippocratic physicians prescribed healthy diets and used rich flavors in food in order to treat their patients, a study from the University of Exeter revealed. Experts at the University of Exeter...

In a recent study by the Lighthouse Dental Centre, Colorado stands out as the number one state when it comes to the health and well-being of its residents. This comprehensive research carried out during the summer, takes into account a...

Cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made remarkable strides in identifying skin cancer. Recent research unveiled at a medical conference in Berlin on October 11, 2023 revealed that this AI system now boasts a flawless one hundred percent melanoma...

When we read the history of worldwide disease outbreaks, the flu pandemic of 1918 stands out as something unusual. Many people believe it mainly affected healthy adults in the prime of their lives rather than just those who were...