Nearly 40% of New Cancer Cases Worldwide Could Be Prevented

Nearly 40% of New Cancer Cases Worldwide Could Be Prevented

A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine, one day before World Cancer Day, shows that nearly 40 percent of new cancer cases globally could be prevented. The study analyzed 36 types of canc...

Dave Coulier in Remission After Tongue Cancer Treatment

Dave Coulier in Remission After Tongue Cancer Treatment

Full House star Dave Coulier has announced the happy news to his fans – he is in remission after aggressive treatment for tongue cancer. Coulier shared that this journey was like riding a rollercoaste...

Greek or Regular Yogurt: The Truth About Marketing and Health

Greek or Regular Yogurt: The Truth About Marketing and Health

When standing in front of shelves filled with dairy products, we often ask ourselves: Greek or regular yogurt? We are lured by labels like "natural," "organic," and "high-protein." Over the last decad...

Increased Cancer Mortality in North Macedonia, Especially Among Men

Increased Cancer Mortality in North Macedonia, Especially Among Men

World Cancer Day is being marked with worrying data on the increase in mortality from malignant neoplasms in North Macedonia. Malignant neoplasms are one of the leading causes of death globally, and t...

World Cancer Day: Emphasis on Individualized Treatment Approach

World Cancer Day: Emphasis on Individualized Treatment Approach

Every year on February 4th, World Cancer Day is commemorated as a global initiative aimed at raising awareness, education, and mobilizing efforts in the fight against this disease. This day serves as ...

Slovenia: Amendments to the Medical Service Act Adopted, Easier Transfer of Doctors to Family Medicine

Slovenia: Amendments to the Medical Service Act Adopted, Easier Transfer of Doctors to Family Medicine

The National Assembly of Slovenia adopted an amendment to the Medical Service Act with 48 votes in favor and 20 against, the main goal of which is to facilitate the transfer of doctors from emergency ...

Appeal to Parliamentarians to Adopt the Law on the Rare Disease Fund

Appeal to Parliamentarians to Adopt the Law on the Rare Disease Fund

The Viljem Julijan Association has appealed to the members of the National Assembly to adopt the Law on the Establishment of a State Fund for Rare Diseases in February. This fund would cover the treat...

Consumer Alert: Recall of Popular Product Due to Histamine Risk

Consumer Alert: Recall of Popular Product Due to Histamine Risk

The Administration for Safe Food, Veterinary Medicine and Plant Protection (UVHVVR) was notified through the EU RASFF system about the distribution of a potentially hazardous shipment in Slovenia. It ...

When is a Diet Beneficial, and When is it Better to Give Up?

When is a Diet Beneficial, and When is it Better to Give Up?

A diet can cause more harm than good when it becomes too rapid, too restrictive, or psychologically exhausting, even if the scale initially shows a positive result. The problem isn't the idea of healt...

Ministry of Health of North Macedonia on the study of brain samples

Ministry of Health of North Macedonia on the study of brain samples

The Ministry of Health of North Macedonia announced that it has no direct jurisdiction over the scientific research activities related to brain samples. This activity is, as they state, regulated by a...

February - Month of Rare Diseases and Support for Initiatives

February - Month of Rare Diseases and Support for Initiatives

February is a month dedicated to rare diseases – a time when we remember the importance of every life and the value of every story that deserves to be told. This year, the "Get to Know Rare Diseases" ...

Office Work and Health: Seven Dangers of Prolonged Sitting

Office Work and Health: Seven Dangers of Prolonged Sitting

Prolonged sitting and working in an office, although seemingly not physically demanding, can pose a significant risk to health. Doctors warn that improper posture, prolonged exposure to screens, and s...