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In December 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a declaration officially recognizing dementia as the leading non-communicable disease globally for the first time. This significant step o...
The stickers on fruits and vegetables, known as PLU (price look-up) codes, play an important role in the food chain, from packaging and transport to sales in stores. In addition to helping scanners at...
When autumn gives way to winter, bringing short days and long nights, nature invites us to slow down and introspect. Winter is not an enemy, but a reminder that it is time for rest and renewal. Natura...
The Slovenian Administration for Safe Food, Veterinary Medicine and Plant Protection discovered rancidity in the product BIO ground walnuts during official sampling. As a result, the responsible food ...
Good hygiene has a significant impact on our health and overall well-being, representing a crucial defense against infections and diseases. Maintaining personal hygiene is not just a matter of comfort...
The Croatian health administration is considering the cost-effectiveness of investing in its own PET/CT scanners for public hospitals, after the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) paid a significan...
A two-year-old boy has died in Naples after receiving a transplanted heart in December that was damaged during transport. Italian authorities have launched an investigation into six healthcare workers...
A change has been introduced to the mandatory vaccination program in Croatia. Starting this school year, eighth-grade students will receive booster shots against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (wh...
North Macedonia is facing a significant shortage of specialists and sub-specialists, particularly in cities outside the capital. To address this problem, authorities are planning to engage doctors who...
Tetovo, along with Skopje, has been grappling with extremely high levels of air pollution during the heating season for years. Statistics reveal an alarming number of deaths caused by pollution, while...
The University Clinical Center Maribor (UKC Maribor) has announced a job opening for new healthcare professionals at the Pediatric Clinic. The hospital is actively seeking registered nurses and nurses...
The Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Food Safety, Veterinary Medicine and Plant Protection (UVHVVR) has announced the recall of frozen strawberries from sale due to a determined exceedan...