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31. King Charles's cancer diagnosis spotlights NHS struggles with record waiting times

In the wake of King Charles's recent cancer diagnosis, concerns over the National Health Service (NHS) have surged as data reveals hundreds of thousands of UK cancer patients resorting to private treatment due to extended NHS waiting times....

32. Global support pours in as King Charles faces cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace shocked the world by revealing that King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer after a recent hospital procedure. ...

33. King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, distinct from prostate cancer, which was incidentally discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. ...

34. Duchess of York beats breast cancer, now facing skin melanoma

Sarah, Duchess of York, confronted a second health setback with a recent diagnosis of malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, just six months after successfully undergoing treatment for early-stage breast cancer. ...

35. Dr. George Georgiou of UNIC awarded the ''Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023'' by RIF

Dr. George Georgiou from the Department of Languages and Literature of the University of Nicosia has been awarded the prestigious ''Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher 2023'' ...

36. Preventive pediatrics expansion: Center takes on eight more diseases

''The CPP has been carrying out a project on behalf of the State for 35 years and covers the needs of the entire population of the country free of charge on a voluntary basis'', says Fotini Tsiridou, the president of the Association of Friends of the Center of Preventive Pediatrics ''Amerikos Argyriou'' and councillor of DISY, to ''K''....

37. Stylianou's pledge to battle cancer alone at Man of the Year Awards

In a testament to resilience and the strength found in adversity, Petros Stylianou triumphed over a challenging bout with cancer, reshaping his life's purpose to champion those facing a similar ordeal....

38. Cyprus tops Europe in alarming antibiotic use

Cyprus has the dubious honor of being the top consumer of antibiotics in Europe, resulting in its ranking among countries with the highest resistance rates....

39. Diabetes diagnosed in over 12% of Cypriot population

Minister of Health Popi Kanari has stated that, according to data from the International Diabetes Federation, one in 10 adults worldwide lives with diabetes, while in Cyprus, 12.7% of the population has been diagnosed with the disease....

40. HIV patients denied care, forced to halt medication

In 2023, although HIV is no longer contagious, HIV-positive patients in Cyprus continue to face marginalization and social exclusion when taking medication....

41. New 4p-a-day drug to benefit 300,000 women in fight against breast cancer

A new breast cancer drug will be offered to almost 300,000 women in what has been hailed as a ‘major step forward’ to help fight the illness....

42. Greek scientists unveil a game-changing tool to catch cancer earlier

An increasing number of cancer patients are finding a cure thanks to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, especially if the disease is detected early....

43. Could diagnostic tests help kids learn better?

The Parliamentary Committee on Education explored the need for diagnostic examinations in all primary and secondary education classes at the start of the academic year to identify and address student weaknesses effectively....

44. Rising prostate cancer cases in Cyprus sound alarm bells for men's health

New data reveals a concerning increase in prostate cancer cases in Cyprus, with 656 cases detected in 2020, compared to 550 in 2019. Prostate cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer among European men, a...

45. AI reveals 4-year-old's diagnosis

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain....

46. First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for covid-19

First lady Jill Biden tested positive for Covid-19 Monday, the White House announced....

47. Cyprus takes action against west Nile virus outbreak

A case of West Nile virus was found in Cyprus on Thursday (31/08) when a blood sample for blood donation screening revealed the diagnosis....

48. High-tech centers personalizes scans with AI

Diagnostic tests are a crucial factor in seeking medical care as they provide doctors with a well-informed view of the patient's condition....

49. Cyprus' vet services doles out feline coronavirus medications

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a virus-induced ailment that exclusively affects cats, has raised concerns within the veterinary community. A particular strain of the coronavirus causes FIP, leading to a progressive illness that ultimately results in the cat's demise....

50. Patients endure extended waits for beds amidst shortage

An elderly patient who suffered a stroke had to endure a grueling wait for a hospital bed at Pafos General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Saturday, 22nd July....

51. When drugs for weight and diabetes backfire

Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve....

52. Experts confront the menace of feline coronavirus

53. Promising drug slows Alzheimer's decline by 36%

A new drug that claims to slow mental decline caused by Alzheimer's by 36 percent could spell 'the beginning of the end' for the degenerative brain disease....

54. EU Commissioner advocates equal cancer treatment across member states

''Our aim, through the European Cancer Plan, is to ensure equal treatment for all member states in tackling the disease,'' stated Stella Kyriakides, the EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner, on Thursday. ...

55. Sylvio Berlusconi dead at 86

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has died following a tough battle with leukemia....

56. Cyprus Cancer Research Institute: Scientific bridge between Europe and Cyprus

An important project for science and humanity was inaugurated on Monday, May 22, at the University of Cyprus campus, the "Nicola David – Pinedo Building" of the Cyprus Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), made possible thanks to the donation of Georgios and Kaiti David in memory of their daughter Nikola, who passed away in 2016 due to cancer....

57. Health Ministry reports 10 deaths and over 2000 cases of covid

Ten deaths were announced by the Ministry of Health between April 21 to May 4 due to COVID-19 as well as 2.404 new cases....

58. Cervical cancer vaccine now free of charge under GESY

The fourth most frequent cancer in Cyprus in women is cervical cancer, with 36 new cases in 2019, according to the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF)....

59. Less Painful, More Accurate Mammograms?! What Took So Long?

Welcome to Wells $treet! If you know anything about me, you know I like an offbeat business story. So when I scheduled my annual mammogram this year, I thought, “Isn’t there a better, more comfortable way to do this? Can’t someone disrupt this industry? Doesn’t anyone care?”...

60. Streptococcus tests imminent - Decisions from the meeting

A series of preventive measures to address and monitor the outbreak of streptococcal infections in Cyprus was announced on Monday by the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Paediatric Society of Cyprus....