Monkeypox renamed in order not to offend
Monkeypox, the virus that ‘came out of nowhere’ recently and failed to cause worldwide alarm is now being renamed, in order to lose its ‘racist’ connotation. This has all been
Diabetics ‘at risk’ due to rush on remedy Ozempic
Diabetics in Portugal are ‘at risk’ as a tried and trusted remedy, Ozempic, has suddenly received worldwide fame as a shortcut for people who want to lose weight and is
Loulé Hospital marks World Breast Cancer Day
Hospital presents Breast Unit and promotes Pink Talk on World Breast Cancer Day. To mark World Breast Cancer Day today, Loulé Hospital is organising a Pink Talk and presenting its
Investigators working on ‘early intervention and prevention” of Crohn’s disease
Investigators of Porto university’s institute of Health Investigation and Innovation are involved in a project, financed to the tune of €7 million, designed for ‘early intervention and prevention” of Crohn’s
Algarve Spa Week returns with 50% discounts
The 12th edition of Algarve Spa Week will take place between October 22 and 30, offering 50% discounts at some of the region’s best spas. The event, which was created
HPA Health Group opens Breast Unit at Alvor and Gambelas hospitals
Breast cancer, when diagnosed early, can be cured in 95% of cases To mark Pink October and to highlight the importance that prevention and screening have on breast cancer, the
Oral health – “The best defence is a good offence”
The best offence for your oral health is prevention, prevention and prevention. How do we prevent oral problems of gum disease and decay? Simply by cleaning our teeth and gums
Solar Alvura Health Hotel – Commitment to health
Focusing on weight loss and improving quality of life, Solar Alvura Health Hotel in Moncarapacho is the brainchild of a Finnish doctor who had a dream There is a new
Climate change, Covid and Monkeypox…but not only!
A new study published by “Nature Journal Climate Change” on August 8, 2022, concluded that over half of known human pathogenic diseases can be aggravated by climate change. Climatic hazards of
Communicating verbally with dementia. how to help?
People with dementia have communication problems which will worsen over time. The term “aphasia” is sometimes used to describe difficulty or loss of the ability to understand spoken or written