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How to beat the winter blues in Czechia
Prague-based clinical psychologist Dr. Steven J. Hughes offers tips for managing the post-holiday letdown.
ASK AN EXPERT: What preventative screenings are patients entitled to in Czechia?
World Cancer Day is Saturday; find out how you can stay one step ahead of illness with preventative screenings in Czechia.
Record-high number of new HIV cases reported in Czechia
For the first time, the number of new cases involving foreigners exceeded the number of cases of Czechs.
Fifth annual bike-to-work iniatitive wheels into Czechia on Monday
The AutoMat association urges people to consider environmentally friendly transport alternatives, including biking or walking.
New statistics map the Czech Republic's ongoing doctor shortage
The increasing average age of doctors in Czechia, paired with an underfunded system, has led to a long-term shortage of doctors in the country.
Interview: Czech pediatrician on keeping kids healthier and happier in 2023 and beyond
Dr. Jitka Brázová of Concierge Medicine Europe has seen how developing good habits early on can positively impact children's long-term health.
Your questions about social freezing in Czechia answered
Dr. Lucie Švabíková from the Prague Fertility Center IVF clinic on how to preserve your future fertility options.
'At a standstill': Czech child psychiatry in crisis
An increase in children with mental health problems and a decline in child psychiatrists complicate access to mental health services.
Fast-spreading new coronavirus variant found in Czechia
The variant has been spreading rapidly in the US and is said to be 'immune evasive.'
Smoking, drinking, eating – survey reveals Czechia's hardest habits to give up
A Europe-wide study gives insight into people's online searches about giving up a habit.
Czech scientists say fireworks create a ‘toxic shower’ of dangerous chemicals
Representatives of the Czech Academy of Sciences say a ban on fireworks should be considered due to the dangerous chemicals they put into the ecosystem.
Czechs live longer than Slovaks – and have higher pensions
The two countries split 30 years ago and have taken slightly different social and economic paths.
Prague kicks off annual Week of Free Sports
Through next weekend, Prague residents and visitors can enjoy free entry to gyms, pools, courts, and other sports venues throughout the capital.
6 tips for coping with holiday stress as an expat in Czechia
The holidays are a time for joy, but can be stressful, too. We spoke to a communication expert on how to deal with the less joyful side of the season.
Health officials advise caution as Czechia hit by RSV epidemic
Experts are urging people to avoid crowds and limit shaking hands or hugging when greeting people.
An eco-friendly Czech fashion label is transforming maternity wear
Wo-Mum creates fashionable, re-wearable clothing for moms and expecting moms to purchase or rent.
Czech Health Ministry working to solve shortage of fever medicine for children
The Ministry of Health negotiated 300,000 packs of Nurofen for children, roughly a third will arrive by Christmas.
