Health
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Research Suggests Week-Long Meditation Retreat Can Alter Brain and Body Biology
A new study indicates that a seven-day intensive meditation retreat can produce measurable biological changes in the brain and body. Researc
Armenia's Underground Salt Clinic Faces Closure Amid Evidence Debate
A unique Soviet-era clinic in Yerevan treats respiratory patients 235 metres underground in salt caves. The Armenian government withdrew fun
A European Guide to Safe and Hygienic Easter Egg Traditions
Hard-boiled Easter eggs can be safely decorated and consumed if key hygiene steps are followed. Experts advise on cooking, cooling, and stor
Dark Chocolate's Health Benefits: What European Research Reveals
Research from institutions like King's College London links cocoa compounds to cardiovascular benefits and slower biological ageing. However
Psychiatrist Advises on Managing Anxiety Amid Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty
Psychiatrist Kazuhiro Tajima warns that economic uncertainty from geopolitical conflict is fueling widespread anxiety. He recommends maintai
Remote Work Linked to Higher Fertility Rates Across Europe and Beyond, Study Shows
A major international study reveals that when both partners work from home at least one day a week, lifetime fertility increases by 0.32 chi
Contraceptive Access in the EU: France Leads, Eastern Europe Lags
France, Portugal, and Luxembourg top the EU in contraceptive access, while Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland rank lowest. An East-West divide pe
Estonia and Belgium Lead EU in Electronic Health Record Access, Ireland Lags
Estonia and Belgium have achieved 100% access to electronic health records, while Ireland sits at the bottom with 25%. Digital health litera
Uzbekistan Builds Domestic Pediatric Surgery Hub, Curbing Costly Overseas Referrals
Uzbekistan has significantly expanded its domestic capacity for complex pediatric surgery, including liver and bone marrow transplants. The
Measles Cases Drop 75% in Europe, but Outbreak Risk Persists
Measles cases in Europe fell to 34,000 in 2025, a 75% drop from 2024. Despite this, the WHO warns that outbreaks remain likely due to insuff
Greece Slashes ER Wait Times with QR-Coded Wristbands
Greece has reduced emergency care waiting times by implementing a QR-coded bracelet system in 10 hospitals. Average service time is now four
AI Breakthrough Uncovers First New Antibiotics in Decades to Combat MRSA
Researchers at MIT have identified the first new antibiotics in over 60 years using AI, targeting MRSA. The study, published in Nature, open