Greece’s flu season appears to have begun about two weeks earlier than usual, while a genetic change in the virus is being monitored in the United States. Experts say the next three weeks will be crucial and urge people not to delay vaccination

Smoking can leave the respiratory system more vulnerable to viral infections and serious complications, while flu season offers health professionals an opportunity to encourage smokers to quit

The end of Recovery Fund financing has halted the intake of new samples, putting specialized cancer testing, 35 scientific jobs and a network of 10 research institutions at risk

Cold, dry air and indoor heating can trigger flare-ups of eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions, while persistent cold-related lesions may sometimes point to an underlying autoimmune or vascular disorder

As Greece becomes one of Europe’s oldest societies, doctors are confronting a difficult question: should access to treatment depend on a patient’s age, or on how well they have actually aged?

A nationwide survey finds that Greeks largely understand the risks of heart disease but often fail to act on them, prompting cardiologists to call for prevention to begin in childhood

Out-of-pocket spending rose 12.6% in a year even as the number of drug packages sold fell, highlighting the growing cost burden on households.

More than 133,000 children visited the emergency departments of Greece’s two major pediatric hospitals in 2025, as new data show which symptoms most often bring children in — and which cases ultimately require hospitalization

Antibiotic consumption fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but had nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels by 2024, while higher-risk “Watch” antibiotics continued to dominate use in the community

Private sources covered more than €8 billion of Greece’s health spending in 2025, while public spending per person remains far below the EU average. The bigger question is what those billions actually deliver

vA long-delayed national system is nearing implementation, but Greece still meets less than 1% of its need for specialized palliative care, with about 135,000 patients estimated to require services each year

“To anticipate and prevent is better than to cure,” Hippocrates said

A 54-year-old Greek mother gives birth to a healthy girl from an embryo frozen 22 years ago—the longest such case on record.

Dioxins, PM2.5 and carcinogens from the blaze have spread as far as Attica, with potentially hazardous consequences for health, according to experts

The Hellenic Thoracic Society is calling for stricter air quality monitoring as wildfire smoke, African dust and rising ozone push pollution levels in Greek cities beyond World Health Organization limit

Proper removal is essential once a tick is found. Experts recommend using fine-tipped tweezers, grasping it close to the skin, and removing it with a steady, twisting motion.

New data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority points to widening public health challenges and inequalities across Greece

More than 538,800 cards were issued in 2025, offering access to emergency healthcare across Europe, as demand rises for coverage during travel abroad

Beyond the top ten, obesity treatments are surging. Tirzepatide reached 300,000 units in 2025, generating about 100 million euros, with sales expected to double in 2026.

Protesting health workers confronted police as Greece’s health minister arrived to inaugurate a new emergency department, leaving two doctors injured and one arrested amid escalating tensions.