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Portugal plans new hospital in Barcelos

The new hospital in Barcelos will be built under a public-private partnership (PPP), but the future facility will remain under... In News, Health - 30 Oct 2026, 13:03

Portugal launches nationwide cancer fundraising campaign

In News, Health - 29 Oct 2026, 17:03

Portugal says risk from Shamonda Virus is very low

In News, Health - 27 Oct 2026, 14:33

How much have Portuguese spent on medicines in 2026?

In News, Health - 27 Oct 2026, 10:03

Portugal to open more gambling addiction centres

In News, Health - 26 Oct 2026, 17:03

Portugal to hire more healthcare staff in Guimarães

In News - 26 Oct 2026, 09:03

World’s first invisible hearing implant launched

In Europe, Science - 25 Oct 2026, 13:33

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Alternative therapies versus orthodox medicine

There are innumerable types of people in the world, and most of us have our own unique way of looking at life. In Health - 24 Oct 2026, 12:01

Life after Weight Loss: The Rebirth of Body Contouring and Self-Esteem

For people who are suffering from obesity or have a large amount of excess weight, losing... In Health - 23 Oct 2026, 10:01

Cascais Hospital wins silver at international hospital awards

In News, Health - 22 Oct 2026, 15:03

Portugal regulates payment for non-resident foreigners access to public health services

In News, Health - 22 Oct 2026, 11:33

Why You Sometimes Need Alone Time After a Great Day

In Lifestyle - 22 Oct 2026, 10:28

Portugal will subsidise 15% of obesity medications

In News, Health - 22 Oct 2026, 09:33


New Hospital da Luz has opened in Portugal

In News - 21 Oct 2026, 14:33


More than 900,000 people vaccinated against the flu in Portugal

In News, Health - 20 Oct 2026, 17:33


Pink October brings colour to Portimão

In Algarve - 20 Oct 2026, 13:31

Health for the new age

A New Chapter in Menopause Care

Navigating midlife health requires more than standard clinical advice; it calls for an integrative model that addresses the whole... In Health, Health for the new age - 02 Oct 2026, 08:31

Celebrating World Dream Day and Unleashing Human Potential Podcast

Stepping out of the daily rush to chase a goal isn't just a luxury; it is the ultimate... In Lifestyle - 25 Sep 2026, 19:31

4 signs using AI might be affecting your mental health – and when to seek help

In Health for the new age - 21 Sep 2026, 11:42

Mastering the Inner Voice: The Power of Intuition with Yasmeen Turayhi Podcast

In Health for the new age - 12 Sep 2026, 19:31

Japanese walking method: The benefits of this interval fitness trend

In Health for the new age - 11 Sep 2026, 16:23


Is social media giving you health anxiety? Here’s how to combat it

In Health for the new age - 08 Sep 2026, 15:37


Actor Will Mellor: ‘Everybody should be given a chance at a long and healthy life’

In Health for the new age - 05 Sep 2026, 10:45


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Portugal criminalises chaining animals and leaving them on balconies

In News - 30 Oct 2026, 11:22

Portugal brand value reaches €257.1 billion

In News - 27 Oct 2026, 17:35

Lagoa approves land for 743 homes in Algarve

In News, Housing - 26 Oct 2026, 11:26

Encampments in support of housing continue in Portugal

In News, Housing - 22 Oct 2026, 14:34

Happy Health

A walk on the bright side

Two new reasons to lace up: a walk may help your marriage, and it gets your gut moving almost straight away. In Happy Health - 18 Oct 2026, 08:01

Add, don't subtract

A Mediterranean table that matched calorie-counting and the bread basket's quiet comeback:... In Happy Health - 10 Oct 2026, 08:01

A little goes a long way

In Happy Health - 19 Sep 2026, 09:01

The good news is real

In Happy Health - 05 Sep 2026, 13:01

Can a Placebo Work When You Know It’s Fake?

In Happy Health - 10 Aug 2026, 09:31


Pick Up an Instrument - Give Your Memory a Workout

In Happy Health - 10 Aug 2026, 09:31


Your Health Can Improve at Any Age

In Happy Health - 08 Aug 2026, 09:31

Other Health Articles

What the law says about driving with cataracts in Portugal

A cataract diagnosis doesn't automatically mean you lose your driving licence, but drivers... In News - 20 Oct 2026, 09:03

Portugal doctors call for measures on health misinformation

Portugal’s Medical Association is calling for tougher action against misleading health... In News, Health - 19 Oct 2026, 16:03

When stress starts showing up in the body

We often think of stress as something happening in our minds, but sometimes our bodies... In Health - 17 Oct 2026, 07:01

World Food Day: A look at Portuguese eating habits

To mark World Food Day, new data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) offers... In News, Food & Drink, Health - 16 Oct 2026, 19:33

Full sick pay proposed for cancer patients in Portugal

The Portuguese League Against Cancer (LPCC) is calling for cancer patients to receive 100... In News, Health - 16 Oct 2026, 17:33

Tiger mosquito reaches 40 municipalities in Portugal

The tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), a species capable of transmitting viruses such as... In News, Environment - 16 Oct 2026, 14:03

North African dust reaches Portugal as DGS issues health advisory

In News, Health - 16 Oct 2026, 11:33

MetLife to support new insurance agencies in Portugal

In News, Business, Health - 16 Oct 2026, 09:03

Portugal receives daily complaints regarding weight-loss medicines

In News, Health - 15 Oct 2026, 13:03

Algarve hospital performs first laparoscopic mastectomy

In News, Health - 15 Oct 2026, 12:03

More than half a million receive flu vaccine in Portugal

In News, Health - 13 Oct 2026, 18:33

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