To salt or not to salt … that is the question
Salt. NaCl. Sodium Chloride … such a seemingly simple chemical, and yet one with a most intriguing history and a complex relationship with humans. Physiologically, without the elements of salt,
Researcher wins €18,000 Pepe scholarship to study new diabetes treatment
Bárbara Caetano da Mota, a researcher at the Faculty of Medicine of Porto (FMUP), has won the Pepe Scholarship – sponsored by the footballing legend of the same name –
Lisbon’s chaotic obstetric care comes home to roost
Deaths of born and unborn “double in Lisbon region in 2023” After two years in which state obstetric services in Portugal have been in a state of controlled chaos due
Almost one in three over 65s already have flu jab, “sharply up on 2023”
Almost one in three people aged 65 and over in Portugal have already been vaccinated against influenza this year – “more than double the figure for the same period in
Breast Cancer screening age range expanded
The Portuguese League Against Cancer supports the government’s decision to increase the age range to those aged 45 to 69. The Portuguese League Against Cancer (LPCC) has welcomed the government’s decision
Happy hormones and neurotransmitters – Serotonin, the gut-brain axis
Serotonin is one of four feel-good hormones and neurotransmitters. As a neurotransmitter, it sends and receives chemical messages to and from nerve cells and between the body and brain. It
Celebrating excellence: Algarve spas shine at World Spa Awards
Vila Vita Spa by Sisley is “Portugal’s Best Resort Spa 2024”; Pine Cliffs Resort is “Portugal’s Best Wellness Retreat 2024″ The 10th edition of the World Spa Awards saw two
Almost 65% of births in private hospitals are by cesarean section
Percentage is 50% higher than WHO ‘ideal’ Almost 65% of births carried out in private and social sector units in Portugal are by cesarean section, writes Lusa today – a
Algarve ophthalmology centre cuts waiting list by 9.5% in one year
Over 2,700 consultations carried out at Algarve Ophthalmology Centre (COA) in its first year The Algarve Ophthalmology Centre (COA) – located within the Terras do Infante hospital in Lagos –
Inflammatory bowel diseases and ageing
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which mainly include Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), represent a group of chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Traditionally considered diseases