
Czech Health Ministry moves to ban seven more psychoactive substances
As neighboring Germany legalizes pot, Czechia struggles to contain a wave of semi-synthetic cannabinoids; critics say a ban isn't the answer.
Freak patient mix-up leaves foreigner with unwanted abortion at Prague hospital
A pregnant woman who came to Bulovka Hospital for a routine check-up had her baby aborted when no doctors realized they were treating the wrong patient.
Tailored mental health care for expats: Prague clinic addresses unique needs
AdiCare offers support to foreigners frustrated by lack of English-speaking therapists and long wait times associated with this medical niche.
Czechia's new health app displays vaccination records from 2023
The app, which replaced the Tečka platform launched during Covid-19, is intended to alleviate the administrative burden associated with vaccination.
Whooping cough outbreak grips Czechia: Here’s everything you need to know
The highly contagious disease is spreading at concerningly high rates nationwide as the country stocks up on vaccines.
Czech Walking 2024 combines healthier lifestyles with picturesque scenery
The free-to-join event, with several walks near Prague, also offers participants free blood sugar and pressure checks, as well prizes.
7 healing spas to visit in Mariánské Lázně this spring
Ensana hotels offer a wide range of preventive health programs and customized rehabilitation therapies for those in need of a health refresh.
A human touch: Prague clinic sets out to change the narrative around patient care
While Czech healthcare is affordable, efficient, and practical, it often falls short regarding patient care, say expats who opted for private.
The average Czech drinks over 11 liters of pure alcohol every year
EU-wide data shows that, in terms of overall alcohol consumption, Czechia consumes the third most out of all EU countries.
An expat entrepreneur brings a healing L.A. facial to Prague
The original Face Place is beloved by Hollywood A-listers like Selena Gomez and Tom Cruise, but for Ladana Edwards beauty isn't just skin deep.
FIRST PERSON: An expat in Czechia confronts a cancer diagnosis
From diagnosis to treatment, a foreigner's journey through the ups and downs of the Czech oncology system.
Czechia registers first measles outbreak after two-year absence
The Czech Vaccinology Society blames the concerning news on declining vaccination rates amid parental skepticism and misinformation.
HHC vs. CBD: What you should know about Czechia's legal semi-synthetic cannabis
After 'several' children required emergency help following an overdose of the cannabinoid, debate has flared on whether Czechia should regulate the drug.
Czechia gears up to get sober: 1 million expected to take Dry February challenge
The Dry February campaign, running in its 12th year, offers various fitness-related benefits for joining its month-long campaign to stop drinking.
Today is Blue Monday: How expats can seek mental health support in Czechia
Finding psychological support in a foreign country can be hard: our guide explains the ins and outs of care for your mental health in Czechia.
How to help those impacted by Prague's mass shooting – or seek support if you are in need
Be it via a donation or symbolic gesture, there are various ways to help victims' families. A range of helplines and resources are also on offer.
INTERVIEW: Czech pediatrician on the big issues facing little ones and their parents
Dr. Magdalena Kreimová from Concierge Medicine has sound advice for parents on screen time, Czechia's pediatrician shortages, and vaccines.