A woman has lived for 285 days with a genetically modified pig kidney without needing dialysis, setting a new record and offering fresh evidence that animal organs could one day help patients waiting for human transplants.
The woman received the...
Greece has recorded one of Europe's steepest declines in obesity, with new data from Eurostat showing the country's adult obesity rate falling from 17.6% in 2008 to 12.8% in 2025. The figures, based on body mass index measurements, count...
From free HIV prevention and anonymous testing to HPV vaccination, Greece has more tools than ever to protect sexual health. The bigger challenge may be getting people to use them — and talk about them without stigma.
World Sexual Health...
Greece is facing a West Nile virus surge, with experts warning that the true number of infections could significantly exceed official figures.
Greek health authorities had recorded 157 locally acquired cases and 13 deaths by August 19, according to the...
Jellyfish are among the most cancer-resistant animals on the planet, and a new mathematical and experimental study helps explain why. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology found that rapid cell division, long blamed for raising cancer risk, may...
A new peer-reviewed study has estimated that Greece experienced approximately 854 excess infant deaths between 2010 and 2020 compared with a modeled scenario in which the country had not undergone austerity of comparable depth and duration during its debt...
Greece has recorded nine deaths linked to the West Nile virus this year as infections continue to rise, with health authorities reporting 110 cases since the start of the 2026 transmission season through August 12.
According to the Hellenic National...
Dental care was a vital part of daily life for the Ancient Greeks and Romans, who recognized the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Although these societies lacked toothbrushes, fluoride toothpaste, and professional dentistry as it exists today,...
From the orchards of Pella and Imathia to fruit markets across Greece, cherries are one of the country's signature summer crops. Beyond their rich flavor and nutritional value, they have also become the focus of scientific research exploring whether...
Greece is facing a fast-moving spread of West Nile virus this summer, with health officials confirming a sharp rise in cases over the past week. The National Public Health Organization, known as EODY, said in its weekly report dated...
On August 7, 1933, Greek philanthropist Aglaia Kyriakou signed a confidential will that would forever change pediatric healthcare in Greece. By leaving her entire fortune for the establishment of a children's hospital, she transformed a deeply personal act of...
For millions of people, a beach umbrella is the first line of defense to protect oneself against the summer sun. In Greece, where the scorching Mediterranean sun draws visitors from around the world, it offers some respite on long...
Greece's obesity program is facing a funding crisis after the government's "Prolamvano" ("I Prevent") initiative was excluded from European Union recovery funds, setting off a dispute between the country's pharmaceutical industry and the health ministry over how it will...
A specially formulated chewing gum could help fight a virus linked to head and neck cancer, offering an affordable way to reduce infection risk, according to a University of Pennsylvania study.
Led by Henry Daniell of the Department of Basic...
