Sexually transmitted diseases ‘skyrocket’ in Portugal
Gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia affect mainly the very young Sexually transmitted diseases more at home in the Middle Ages have skyrocketed in Portugal, as well as in other countries of
Roughly 60% of Portuguese at risk of diabetes; medication “too expensive”
Roughly 60% of Portuguese are at risk of obesity. This is the claim of Paula Freitas, the president of the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism who explains that
‘afpop presents’… prostate awareness
In April, afpop will hold a presentation on the subject of dementia afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, hosted the second of its Prostate Awareness presentations at the HPA Gambelas
Loulé seeks healthy and active aging tips in Finland
Loulé’s Centre of Active Ageing Skills (CCEA) opened in 2023 Loulé continued its efforts to promote healthy and active aging by taking part in a meeting with international experts in Finland
Wine Yoga – Health Event at Quinta dos Vales on March 17th
With an infectious enthusiasm for holistic well-being, Lovitall is delighted to announce its upcoming XXL WINE YOGA – HEALTH EVENT scheduled for the 17th of March 2024. This event is
Activate your own Skin Power by stimulating collagen
The key to firmer skin with natural biostimulator (Sculptra®) Maybe you are starting to worry about your facial skin and feel that it is aging. Perhaps you are troubled by
Portuguese hospital performs first robotic liver transplant in Europe
Curry Cabral performed surgery on patient with cirrhosis now “recovering well” On 5 February, Portugal’s Curry Cabral Hospital performed the first robotic liver transplant in Europe on a patient with
“No chance of large-scale measles outbreak” in Portugal
Rita Sá Machado, Portugal’s director-general of health has rejected the possibility of a “large-scale” measles outbreak due to the country’s high vaccination rates. “We know that it may be possible,
Living with Lung Cancer
“Lung cancer is currently the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, mainly due to lack of early diagnosis”, says Champalimaud Clinical Centre Pulmonologist Dr Susana Simões. But today, the lethal
New private hospital opens in Vilamoura
Private health group Lusíadas Saúde has announced the opening of its new hospital in Vilamoura. Representing a €10 million investment, the new Hospital Lusíadas Vilamoura is located at Largo das