
Decline in Czech suicide rates intact despite the pandemic
Last year saw the second lowest number of suicides in the Czech Republic’s recorded history, though the rate is still higher than the EU average.
Czech Ministry of Health issues 11 safety tips for the holiday season
Without proper precautions, the holiday season could reverse the recent progress in reducing new Covid cases, the ministry warns.
After a slow start, #MeToo is picking up steam in Czechia
The Czech Republic’s first help center for victims of sexual violence will open, reflecting growing support for victims and scrutiny of offenders.
What's it like giving birth in a Czech hospital during a pandemic?
We spoke to several Prague-based women who delivered their little ones at the height of last year's Covid crisis.
The "Auntie Czech" collective marks a year of helping Polish women access safe abortions
As reproductive rights are called into question around the world, where does the Czech Republic stand on choice and who can undergo an abortion here?
Health trend: Outpatient surgery is on the rise in the Czech Republic
Canadian Medical Center is leading the way for safe and convenient procedures without an overnight stay.
Prague extends 24/7 mental-health crisis line through the end of the year
The anonymous helpline at the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital has seen in increase of callers due to the pandemic.
Health insurance prices for foreigners in the Czech Republic are on the rise
After warnings that a new regulation on foreigners’ insurance could cause an unhealthy monopoly, prices are already rising.
Interview: Meet the doctor helping people eat cleaner in the pork-loving Czech Republic
Dr. Simon Weissenberger is shedding light on a complex area of medicine that can help us better understand hunger and food cravings.
Great gardens: Prague’s Baroque oases are among the world’s best
Two gardens in the Czech capital's Malá Strana district were featured in a ranking that includes London's Kew Gardens Luxembourg Gardens in Paris.
Czechs consuming record amount of non-alcoholic beer: Here are 5 to try
As large Czech brewers announce autumn price hikes across their ranges in line with inflation, many are questioning old drinking habits.
European Mobility Week coincides with an important new Czech cycling law
Car-free events taking place in the Czech capital this week will highlight the importance of cycling as a sustainable mode of transport.
Czech parliament approves tripling the amount of THC in industrial hemp
Changes would also make it easier for entrepreneurs to get licenses to grow medical marijuana and produce medical aids with THC.
A smart urinal and a mood-boosting app: Czech-made innovations that can save your life
The Czech health-sector firms continued with R&D throughout the pandemic, with help from CzechInvest.
More Czech adolescents identifying as transgender, say researchers
For a minor to start the transition, several doctors plus a parent need to agree, and hormone treatment can't begin until 16 years of age.
National Smokeless Day brings interactive 'World Without Smoke' lab to Prague
The lab lets people compare the effects of traditional cigarettes with alternatives; free concerts and events are also planned.
Prague beats out Moscow and London as the best city in the world for parks
Vote for your favorite in our poll and read Expats.cz staffers' nominations for their favorite Prague parks.