Kratom overdoses send 515 people for treatment as Czechia plans tighter rules
People under 20 were the largest age group needing care. The government wants to raise the minimum purchase age from 18 to 21.
Cold comfort: One in four Czechs struggle to stay warm at home
A new survey reveals growing concerns over heating costs, with more than half of Czech households planning to cut energy use this winter.
Art on prescription: Czechia explores a new approach to mental health
A new Czech initiative could bring art, music, and cultural activities into mental health care, offering a different approach to prevention.
Burnout abroad: How work, isolation and culture shock can add up in Czechia
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Homesickness is normal, but persistent exhaustion or anxiety may signal something more. A longtime Prague clinic is expanding its support in response.
Botulism warning: Contaminated almonds traced to sweets sold in central Prague
Health inspectors urge customers to check nougat sweets sold on Celetná street after tracing an unsafe almond batch through 19 Prague businesses.
‘Check your fruit’: Prague exhibition puts men’s health in the spotlight
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Student-designed posters will appear on Na Příkopě throughout November as Movember encourages men to take their health seriously.
Prescription medicines delivered to lockers? Czech ministry finishes draft law
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The proposal would let patients receive prescription drugs by delivery, with pharmacist consultations retained.
In Czechia, medical spas take a supportive role in urological care
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Doctor-led guidance, mineral therapies and rehabilitation can help ease discomfort from kidney stones and urinary conditions.
Ticks remain active in Czechia despite autumn chill, health officials warn
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More than 1,200 tick-borne infections have been reported in Prague this year, with experts urging residents not to abandon precautions as temperatures fall
Czech police see surge in underage drinking during summer checks
Some children needed hospital treatment, including several in Prague, while nearly half of undercover alcohol purchases succeeded.
A quieter flu season? Czech respiratory cases fall sharply from last year
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Reported respiratory illness is 44 percent below last October’s level, while a new vaccine delivery is improving access to flu shots.
Listen to your joints: A revolutionary fitness philosophy challenges Czech norms
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As more in Czechia get their fitness fix, a new approach asks whether conventional exercises are really good for you.
Czechia confirms first Shamonda virus case in cattle; human risk very low
The virus was detected on a farm near Tábor; authorities say the finding does not trigger mandatory restrictions on the herd.
Lunchbox nation: Rising prices reshape Czech lunch habits
More than half of surveyed workers bring lunch from home, while restaurant diners increasingly skip soup and drinks to cut costs.
New ‘forever chemical’ limits hit Czech shops: What changes for buyers?
EU restrictions now cover certain chemicals in clothing, shoes and cosmetics, as Czech retailers and researchers respond to PFAS concerns.
This private Prague club combines fitness, tennis, wellness and space to socialize
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A little privacy, a regular routine and familiar faces. Discover what membership at Park Holiday in Benice adds to your week.
Living longer, running on empty: Most Czechs feel unprepared for old age
Only 37 percent feel ready for a long life, an NN survey finds; retirement brings enjoyment for many, but money limits what pensioners can do.
