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Vision Correction in Cyprus: What Procedures Are Available and What GESY Covers

Many people consider vision correction, especially if glasses or contact lenses have long been part of their daily life. In Cyprus, such procedures are quite common: medical technologies are modern, and clinics offer several treatment options.

Having a Baby in Cyprus: What Future Parents Should Know

Cyprus is considered one of the comfortable countries for having a baby. Good healthcare, modern clinics, and a calm atmosphere make the island a popular place not only for local residents but also for foreigners.

Seasonal Allergies in Cyprus: Symptoms and How to Cope

With the arrival of spring, many people notice sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes that don’t feel like a typical cold. In many cases, this is caused by an allergy to the pollen of trees and grasses.

Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Livestock in Cyprus: Is It Dangerous for Humans?

At the beginning of the year, Cypriot farmers faced an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease — a viral infection that primarily affects cows, sheep, and pigs. Around two dozen infected farms have been identified in the Larnaca District area.

Dust Storms in Cyprus: What They Are and What to Expect

People living in Cyprus know this feeling well. You wake up in the morning, look out the window, and the sky seems hazy and yellowish. The air feels heavier than usual, the sun shines through a dusty veil, and a thin layer of sand has already settled on your balcony.

High Cholesterol: What Are Your Risk Factors?

What Factors Affect Your Blood Cholesterol Levels?

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is a skin disorder that causes hair loss, usually in patches, most often on the scalp. Usually, the bald patches appear suddenly and affect only a limited area. The hair grows back within 12 months or less.

Diabetes and Foot Care

Diabetes (or more correctly, diabetes mellitus) is a chronic disease that affects up to 6% of the population (higher in the older age groups). Insulin is a hormone that helps the body deal with sugar (glucose) in the diet.

Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses

When elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between neurons to maintain healthy cognition, a UC San Francisco study has found.

Could fat in the pancreas protect against diabetes?

In type 2 diabetes, the quantities of insulin the body produces to regulate blood sugar levels are insufficient. A new lab-based study suggests a surprising role of fat in maintaining insulin production by the pancreas in conditions of excess sugar.

HIFEM™ TECHNOLOGY CAN IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INCONTINENT PATIENTS

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) represents one of the most prevalent female intimate health issues negatively affecting a patients’ quality of life (QoL).

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