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Portugal doctors call for measures on health misinformation

Portugal’s Medical Association is calling for tougher action against misleading health information after receiving 230... In News, Health - 19 Oct 2026, 16:03

A walk on the bright side

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When stress starts showing up in the body

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Full sick pay proposed for cancer patients in Portugal

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Tiger mosquito reaches 40 municipalities in Portugal

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North African dust reaches Portugal as DGS issues health advisory

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MetLife to support new insurance agencies in Portugal

The insurance company is introducing a new initiative to help exclusive agents establish their own agencies, providing financial... In News, Business, Health - 16 Oct 2026, 09:03

A Portugal view that makes wishes come true

A trip to one of Lisbon’s best-known viewpoints could do more than provide a beautiful... In News, Health, Tourism, Community - 15 Oct 2026, 14:03

Portugal receives daily complaints regarding weight-loss medicines

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Algarve hospital performs first laparoscopic mastectomy

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More than half a million receive flu vaccine in Portugal

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Algarve hosts free session to discuss anxiety in children

In News, Health - 13 Oct 2026, 12:04


Algarve city dedicates October to older residents

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Accidents do happen, and it wasn’t on my agenda

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Vaccination success marks major health milestone

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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

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

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

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Japanese walking method: The benefits of this interval fitness trend

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

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

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Algarve ranks second best place for retirement

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Add, don't subtract

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

A little goes a long way

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The good news is real

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The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared Eve, a self-balancing exoskeleton designed... In North America, Health - 10 Oct 2026, 10:31

Nearly one in five adults sought mental health support in Portugal

Depression was most prevalent among people aged 85 and over, while women were more likely... In News, Health - 09 Oct 2026, 16:33

Association asks Government for a signal that palliative care is a priority in Portugal

The Portuguese Association for Palliative Care (APCP) called on the government today to... In News, Health - 09 Oct 2026, 13:33

Modern Treatment Options in Orthopaedics: Orthokine® and PRP at Clínica Medin

Biological treatments using the body’s own blood are becoming increasingly important in... In Health - 09 Oct 2026, 09:01

Study calls for RSV vaccination for people over 60 in Portugal

Research involving 15,000 hospital patients found that almost one in five adults... In News, Health - 09 Oct 2026, 08:03

D7 & Digital Nomad Visa Health Insurance Requirements in Portugal (2026)

Thinking of moving to Portugal under a D7 or D8 visa?  In Health - 09 Oct 2026, 08:01

Portugal plans major shake-up of health service

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Calls for update to generic drug prices in Portugal

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New Algarve health centre completed but unable to open

In News, Health - 08 Oct 2026, 11:04

Study finds most Portuguese support vaccination

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Algarve marks Pink October

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Free medical transport in Algarve

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