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Health
Study: Over 60% of Estonian adults have at least one chronic illness
A University of Tartu study shows more than 60% of Estonian adults live with at least one chronic illness, and 42% have at least two. Nearly half of those with multiple chronic conditions are younger than 65.
ERR News · 27 min ago
Experts: When You Drink Coffee Can Affect Sleep and Well-Being
The timing of coffee consumption can significantly change its effects on the body — at the wrong time it may disrupt sleep, increase anxiety and cause other unpleasant sensations. Experts advise avoiding coffee at least eight hours before bedtime.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 min ago
Minister: Ambulance reform will improve quality of services
Social Affairs Minister Carmen Joller has defended the planned ambulance reform, saying it aims to improve care quality and will be developed together with experts.
ERR (rus) · 1 h ago
Nine Teas That May Help With Weight Control
Latvijas Avīze has listed nine types of tea that may support weight management. Experts stress that tea is not a miracle cure and should be combined with a balanced diet and exercise.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 h ago
“Oh, you went into geriatrics?” Why young doctors shun the specialty
Latvia’s ageing population means geriatricians are increasingly needed, yet the specialty has not attracted a single new doctor in recent years.
LSM · 5 h ago
Latvian woman warns about Shein package after family suffers serious health issues
A Latvian woman has shared a warning on social media after her family experienced severe health problems following a Shein delivery. She is urging shoppers to consider product safety rather than just low prices.
Jauns.lv · 6 h ago
Air pollution linked to worse rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, study finds
A new study has found that exposure to fine particulate matter, especially PM2.5, may increase disease activity and the risk of painful flares in people with rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting air quality should be considered in clinical care and public health policy.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 8 h ago
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Vibrio bacteria season starts early in the Baltic Sea; two deaths in Germany
The vibrio bacteria season has started earlier than usual in the Baltic Sea this year. Seventeen people have been infected in Germany, two of them fatally.
TVNET · 9 h ago
Health Board specialist: borreliosis is dangerous because it can be contracted multiple times
Estonia is seeing an increase in tick-borne diseases. A specialist says borreliosis has no vaccine and people can fall ill with it more than once.
ERR (rus) · 10 h ago
Cardiologist warns: blood clots can affect anyone – key risk factors
Lithuanian cardiologist Tomas Lapinskas says thrombosis can develop in anyone and explains how clots form and what increases the risk.
Delfi · 12 h ago
August skin care: hydration and comfort become key after summer sun
With many people still on holiday in August, skin has already faced intense sun, heat and swimming, making daily care about more than sun protection — hydration, soothing and all-day comfort are now essential.
TVNET · 13 h ago
WHO's Tedros visits DR Congo as Ebola outbreak accelerates
The head of the World Health Organization visited Kinshasa on Wednesday, warning that the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is spreading faster than the response. The outbreak, now the 17th in the country's history, is the fastest-spreading and second-deadliest on record.
Deutsche Welle · 14 h ago
Three midlife health habits could add 13 dementia-free years, study finds
A new study suggests that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between ages 45 and 65 may give people nearly 13 more years of life without dementia. The research, published in Neurology, also found women and white participants generally had longer dementia-free periods.
The Guardian Science · 15 h ago
Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director
The US Senate has confirmed Dr Erica Schwartz as head of the CDC, a rare win for the Trump administration. Schwartz is the third nominee to lead the agency after two failed attempts.
The Guardian World · 16 h ago
Balvi and Gulbene hospital union plans to close maternity ward in September
According to LTV News, the union of Balvi and Gulbene hospitals intends to close the maternity ward in Balvi from September. The hospital management says the decision is linked to expected changes in the healthcare system, although the hospital network reform is only due to take effect at the beginning of next year.
TVNET · 18 h ago
Moderna starts human trials for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine as Congo's outbreak continues
Moderna has begun Phase 1 clinical trials in Canada for a vaccine against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. Meanwhile, the Democratic Republic of Congo faces its second-largest Ebola outbreak on record.
Euronews · 23 h ago
Sitting up straight may improve mood and decision-making
Researchers at McGill University found that a person's posture can subtly affect emotional state and risk-taking behavior. Participants who sat upright reported more positive feelings and made more effective decisions in a controlled experiment.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 23 h ago
Family had to cite patient rights law to both stay with injured daughter at Riga children's hospital
Parents of three-year-old Anna describe how, during treatment at the Children's Clinical University Hospital, they had to invoke the Patient Rights Law so both could be with their daughter. They say the staff knew the law but only applied it after being reminded.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 14:55
State Blood Donor Centre urges blood donation amid summer injury season
With the number of injuries rising in summer, the State Blood Donor Centre (VADC) is urging people to donate blood.
LSM (rus) · 5 Aug, 10:50
Food Safety Experts Warn: Some Products Should Never Be Consumed After Expiry
Food safety experts remind that not all products become dangerous immediately after their expiry date, but some can seriously harm health. They advise checking the product's appearance, smell, consistency and storage conditions, and discarding it when in doubt.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 08:54
Peteris Apinis: American Heart Association Allows Up to Five Cups of Coffee a Day
The American Heart Association's new guidance states that up to five cups of coffee a day are safe for most adults and may have a protective health effect. Peteris Apinis stresses that preparation matters – filtered coffee is more favourable for cholesterol.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 07:50
Nutritionists warn: sausage breakfasts may raise cholesterol
Nutritionists warn that regularly eating sausages and other processed meats for breakfast may raise LDL cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. Choosing fiber-rich and protein-rich foods is recommended as a healthier option.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 03:55
Marta Jansone opens up about cervical cancer diagnosis
Marta Jansone, owner of the pub 'Jautrais Briedis', actress at the Dramaturgu Theatre and vocalist of the band 'Cilvēki no malas', has revealed that she was diagnosed with and operated on for cervical cancer a year ago.
Apollo.lv · 5 Aug, 02:55
Study: Most supermarket ice creams in Latvia receive low nutritional scores
A nutrition expert evaluated 526 ice creams from Rimi and Maxima; eight out of ten got the two lowest ratings. The researcher says manufacturers appear to ignore sugar and fat content as long as the product tastes good and is affordable.
Delfi · 5 Aug, 00:55
South Korea's Emergency Care Crisis Puts Newborns at Risk
South Korea, which has one of the world's lowest fertility rates, is facing a collapse in emergency care that is especially dangerous for at-risk newborns.
The New York Times · 5 Aug, 00:55
DR Congo Ebola Confirmed Death Toll Exceeds 1,700
The number of confirmed deaths from Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 1,700, according to official figures published on Tuesday.
TVNET · 4 Aug, 23:51
Cancer-Fighting Chewing Gum Reduces HPV Levels by Up to 93%
Researchers have developed a bioengineered chewing gum that dramatically reduced levels of microbes linked to head and neck cancer in patient oral samples. The findings may lead to more accessible and affordable preventive and therapeutic options.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 4 Aug, 16:51
Sandijs Semjonovs undergoes urgent hernia surgery, faces two-month recovery
Journalist and documentary filmmaker Sandijs Semjonovs had emergency surgery for an inguinal hernia in late July. He now faces a two-month recovery period with restrictions on heavy lifting and sport.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Aug, 11:51
Study: Military Conflicts Accelerate Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Estonian and Ukrainian scientists found that warfare significantly speeds up the development and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, with global health implications.
ERR (rus) · 4 Aug, 11:50
Swimming allowed again in Lake Saldus
The Health Inspectorate has lifted its recommendation against swimming in Lake Saldus, as follow-up water samples taken on 27 July show reduced E. coli contamination and microbiological parameters are within the norm.
LSM (rus) · 4 Aug, 11:49