Health
Greece
Childhood Obesity Rate in Greece One of the Highest in Europe
The childhood obesity rate in Greece is one of the highest in Europe, as 41% of children aged 10 to 12 in Greece are overweight or obese.
The Greek Parliament's Standing Committee on Social Affairs sought out to better understand...
Health
One Alcoholic Drink a Day Linked With Smaller Brain, Study Says
Alcohol and the human brain don't have a healthy relationship.
People who drink heavily undergo alterations in brain structure and size, both of which are associated with cognitive impairments, a new study released on Friday suggests.
Even modest alcohol consumption, which...
Health
Life Expectancy in the U.S. Fell Two Years During Pandemic
A new report published by the US Centers for Disease Control on Tuesday found that the Covid-19 pandemic lowered Americans' life expectancy by almost two years.
According to the CDC, the average American person born in 2020 will live to...
Medicine
Health Advice on Daily Aspirin Therapy Changes Dramatically
After years of advising adults at a higher risk of heart disease to take aspirin daily as a preventative measure, health experts announced on Tuesday that their stance on the subject has shifted dramatically.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
Greece
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise in Greece as Struggle with Delta Variant Continues
The newly recorded COVID-19 cases in Greece remained high on Saturday, as the country tries to cope with the spread of the Delta variant.
Health
Innovative Face Mask Can Detect COVID-19 in Minutes
Researchers from MIT and Harvard University created recently a wearable face mask that could offer a COVID-19 diagnosis in approximately 90 minutes.
Greek News
COVID-19 Positive Traveler Ends Up Homeless on Mykonos
An 18-year old Italian tourist on the Greek island of Mykonos ended up being homeless for hours after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Greece
Greece Tightens Coronavirus Restrictions as Cases Remain High
The daily coronavirus cases in Greece remained high on Saturday, as 2,562 total new cases were recorded across the nation.
Europe
Cristiano Ronaldo Scorns Coca-Cola, Costs Company Billions
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's most famous athletes and the captain of the Portuguese men's national team, rebuked Coca-Cola in favor of water as he sat down for a press conference in Budapest before his match with Hungary...
Environment
Why are Some Mushrooms Poisonous?
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Mushrooms are a key ingredient in many diets around the world, however not all of them are edible. Some mushrooms are poisonous and can cause toxic reactions.