Elitour presents a three-year strategic action plan worth €12,8 million to promote Greece as an international “Healing Destination”. The Greek Health Tourism Council – ELITOUR announces the completion of a pioneering study that has been carried out to date...

G. Patoulis: Investing in Medical Tourism means development for our country and brain gain for scientists. In the context of a press conference held at the Athens Medical Association, the results of the most comprehensive nationwide study were officially announced...

G. Patoulis: The prospects for Greece and Cyprus are enormous in an organized system of Medical Tourism. The 13th International Conference on Recent Developments in Health and Medical Sciences was held with great success in Paphos, Cyprus,...

The meeting between the President of the Greek Health Tourism Council - Elitour, and President of the ESA, Dr. Giorgos Patoulis, and the Minister of Immigration and Asylum, Mr. Thanos Plevris, on the subject of the creation of the Medical Visa (Medi Visa), took place in a very good atmosphere. The...

Under normal conditions, the flow of blood through the heart's orifices or chambers is silent and when listening to the heart, only the sounds (or heart tones) produced by the closure of the heart valves are heard (see Figure 1). However, if...

The lifestyle you follow and the foods you eat significantly affect your blood pressure and your overall health. Adopting the right lifestyle can: Lower your blood pressure or prevent it completely...

The patent foramen ovale is a small hole in the heart. The hole is located between the two upper chambers of the heart, called the right and left atria (see Figure 1 and Figure 2). The patent foramen ovale allows blood to flow...

An atrial septal defect is a hole between two chambers of the heart. The heart is anatomically divided into four chambers. Children with an atrial septal defect have a hole between the two upper chambers called the “atria” (Figure 1). The presence of...

Heatwaves are not just a natural phenomenon that makes our daily lives difficult. They are an insidious threat to the body, especially for those with sensitive or compromised respiratory systems. When the temperature rises dangerously, the human body...

Starting with World Fertility Day and Father's Day, Greece is sending a resounding wake-up call on the national issue of low birth rate. On June 15, 2025, Tinos hosted a landmark conference entitled "Fertility, Low Birth Rate and Support for...

A revolutionary approach to cancer treatment promises to change the face of medical science. A new form of immunotherapy administered by injection lasting less than five minutes appears to offer the same effectiveness as...

Hypothyroidism is a condition that affects many people and is often not immediately recognized as the symptoms are mild or vague. In this video, we will look at how a holistic approach can provide a comprehensive solution to...

Some 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more than 1 in 5 in this age group worldwide – according to new estimates, published today, and announced by the...

What is the nutritional value of pomegranate? When is the best time to consume it? Who should watch out? Historical review The first references to the pomegranate date back to 1.500 BC when the Egyptians used this fruit to treat...

In order for someone to simply be himself, as a true entity, he must first have cultivated within himself a sense of freedom as well as control in general over the environment in which he lives and moves. The feeling many times that someone is free to...

In our modern, fast-paced world, many people think of oral health as primarily cosmetic—something to worry about for a brighter smile or straighter teeth. But what if I told you that the state of your oral health is deeply connected to your overall well-being? More...

The main component of coffee (caffeine) has been "waking us up" for centuries. But are there cases where caffeine causes drowsiness? Definition & uses Caffeine belongs to the category of methylxanthines, being a central nervous, musculoskeletal...

We identify summer with the sun and abundant light, which works so beneficially for our soul and body. It is no coincidence that the ancient Greeks had the Sun God at the center of their religion, a handsome, young man with a halo, who daily...

How many times, in a great disappointment, have you found solace in chocolate or a bowl of ice cream? Have you ever realized that in times of great stress a piece of cake worked as a stress reliever? Emotional eating is the immediate remedy to relieve for...

A group of Japanese doctors confirmed that hot water is 100% effective in solving certain health problems such as: Migraines Hypertension Low blood pressure Joint pain Sudden increase and decrease in heart rate Epilepsy Increased...

A new sexually transmitted disease consisting of highly contagious strains of fungi is causing concern in the United States health care system, as well as globally. This diabetic scenario began with the diagnosis of a 30-year-old man in Nea...

Utilizing digital tools, Greece is implementing, for the first time in its history, organized population screening programs at the level of Public Health. This is the first comprehensive National program implemented in our country, for the Prevention...

Modern medical practice rests on a solid foundation of scientific research and strict regulatory frameworks for drug safety. However, concerns sometimes arise about the safety and effectiveness of certain drugs....

The biochemistry of the human body is a completely natural process and a completely scientific way to explain what you feel. So happiness is a product which is the result of the production of specific hormones. Biochemistry...

Advances in the field of pharmacology have increased life expectancy in recent years, but have not succeeded in ridding us of diseases, which now appear much earlier in life and in many more people than...

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024 is an internationally targeted awareness and information campaign to educate the general public about cervical cancer, its prevention and the importance of...