Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris presents its Vital Wellness Programme for the season
Vila Vita Parc in Porches has developed the Vital Wellness and Well-being Programme for the coming months that includes the participation of national and international guest practitioners such as Achyuta
“Prevent it like a gentleman” screening campaign returns to MAR Shopping Algarve
The annual campaign returns between May 6 and 21 to help prevent prostate cancer and male mental health issues. MAR Shopping Algarve in Loulé is promoting the sixth edition of
Health professionals query 73% increase in heart attack patients transported by INEM
Increase happened “from one year to next”, between 2021-2022 Around 80 health professionals have signed an Open Letter querying the causes behind the 73% increase in heart attack patients requiring
Two cases of leprosy confirmed in Portugal
Cases “imported” from Brazil where disease is endemic Between March and April this year two cases of Hansen’s disease, better known as leprosy, were reported to health authorities in Portugal.
Cannabis boom attracts over 100 companies
The cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes in Portugal has bloomed in recent years with 20 licences to farm the plant issued in 2022 and 27 licences for export granted
ARS Algarve uses AI to improve healthcare services
ARS Algarve’s radiology department has performed nearly 29,000 AI-assisted diagnostic exams The Algarve’s regional health authority (ARS Algarve) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to provide “faster and more efficient healthcare
Very high level of pollen in Portugal until at least April 20
This high concentration represents a “risk for people allergic to these pollens.” According to the Portuguese Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SPAIC) pollen bulletin released yesterday, pollen levels in
Coimbra university heading project to prevent dementia in over-60s
Project open to any over-60s interested in taking part A scientific programme to prevent the risk of dementia in people over 60 years old is being developed by a multidisciplinary
New work to rule at Amadora-Sintra hospital
Administrative health professional at the inner city Amadora-Sintra hospital have started a 12-day work-to-rule over overtime today, scheduled to continue to May 5. The objective is to force management to
Risks of dengue, zika and chikungunya in summer
World Health Organisation warns of need to control mosquitoes Portugal is one of the southern European countries placed on alert for risks of dengue, zika and chikungunya in the context