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COVID-19 Cases in Greece Continue Upward Trend
New COVID-19 cases in Greece continued to rise in the week of September 26th to October 2nd, according to the weekly report by the National Public Health Organization (EODY).
EODY confirmed 54,649 new cases, which represents an increase of 22...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Art of Medicine Still Practiced in Today’s India
The Ancient Greeks gifted India numerous things, including architecture, sculpture, coins, amazing food, and the Greek language and script. However, one of the greatest gifts was the ancient Greek art of medicine, or "Unani" as Indians refer to it.
The...
Greek News
New COVID-19 Cases Spike in Greece
Greece has recorded a 24 percent rise in new COVID-19 cases during the last week compared to the previous, authorities announced on Tuesday.
In its weekly report, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) confirmed 44,775 new COVID-19 cases in the...
Health
First Direct Evidence That Babies React to Taste in the Womb
A study led by Durham University in U.K. gives the first evidence that unborn babies react to taste in the womb.
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Greeks Rank at the Top of the EU in Positive Self-Perceived Health
Greek and Maltese nationals aged 45-64 ranked first in the European Union in terms of positive self-perception of their health.
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New Coronavirus Resistant to Vaccines Found in Bats
Virus-hunting researchers have discovered a new coronavirus in bats identified to be resistant to vaccines—a finding that could spell trouble for the human population.
Public health experts anticipated this finding and noted that the virus can infect human cells and...
Greek News
More Than 200,000 Diagnosed With Dementia in Greece
More than 200,000 people—206,366 to be precise—have been diagnosed with dementia in Greece, according to an international report released on Wednesday on World Alzheimer's Day 2022.
According to the forecasts, the number of people with dementia in Greece is expected...
Health
Hi-Tech Face Mask With Sensor Could Detect COVID and Flu
A face mask that can identify viruses in the air, such as the COVID-19 virus and the flu, has been created by scientists.
Even at extremely low liquid or gas concentrations, the mask can identify viruses. It has been hailed...
Health
Biden Declares COVID-19 Pandemic Over in the US
President Joe Biden pronounced the COVID-19 pandemic to be over in the US. The US President stated that things are moving in the right direction even if "we're still doing a lot of work on it".
The World Health...
Greek News
Life for the Disabled in Greece a Constant Struggle
Disabled people in Greece face the challenge that the country was not designed for people in wheelchairs. Even before uneven streets and steps were created, the topography of the country was rocky and mountainous.
Although the country has made great...
Greek News
Greece Confirms First Case of COVID’s Centaurus Subvariant
On Tuesday, Greece confirmed the first case of omicron BA.2.7 'Centaurus' variant in the country. Health authorities have not revealed where the case was discovered.
Greek experts had recently warned that Centaurus could become dominant in Greece by the end...
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Greece Starts COVID-19 Vaccinations with Updated Boosters
On Monday, Greece opened the online appointments booking platform for updated COVID-19 vaccines.
The National Vaccination Committee said that the actual vaccinations, which are effective against Omicron mutations 1, 2, and 5 will begin on Wednesday.
COVID-19 updated vaccines by Pfizer...
Health
New York Declares State of Emergency as Polio Continues to Spread
Circulating polio virus has been detected in Long Island wastewater samples, indicating an increasing risk of paralytic illness and resulting in the declaration of a state of disaster emergency in New York on Friday.
After U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
Greek News
First Referral Center for Craniofacial Visible Differences to Open in Greece
The first national referral center for people with craniofacial visible differences in Greece (CRDC) will be soon launching in Thessaloniki.