Health

In 2024, the number of organ transplants at Kaunas Clinics and Santaros Clinics stood at 521, a 13% increase compared with 2023. The information was published on Thursday by the National Transplantation Bureau (NTB).

Smartwatches are one of the most striking outcomes of the information technology revolution. Wearable devices not only help to monitor health but can also identify asymptomatic sub-clinical cases, thus preventing serious complications such as stroke, says the press release.

Drought is becoming a more serious challenge every year, affecting up to 55 million people worldwide and posing a major threat to animals and plants. Drought stress leads to biochemical and physiological changes in plants, reducing nutrient levels and damaging the ecosystem, thus affecting human hea...

Every year on 31 May World No Tobacco Day is observed. However, the opportunity it provides is not the one that could bring comfort and relief, as on that day we are encouraged to think about harmful habits and how they affect our health. The overall concern is heightened by the fact that the habit ...

Have you ever wondered why you feel energized in the morning but sluggish in the afternoon? Or why pulling an all-nighter leaves you feeling groggy for days? The answer lies in your circadian rhythm, which works like an internal clock that regulates your sleep-wake cycle and other bodily functions.

The three years of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a terrible loss of life and exacerbated health inequalities. The global economy slumped and, worldwide, people’s lives were affected. This experience demonstrated that the present global health governance framework is not effective in responding t...

The topic of emotional health, especially psychological problems that young people typically face, is clearly gaining more attention in Lithuania. Constantly staying busy, lacking leisure time, and trying to fulfill all tasks within the shortest possible timeframe often leads to day-to-day anxiety t...

Stress at work, relationship problems, changes in the geopolitical situation, and many other things may cause anxiety. Even though sometimes you can deal with it yourself, quite often anxiety can lead to panic attacks. Psychologist Mykolas Krisciunas, who works at Kaunas Emotion Support Hotline Offi...

Despite the increasing global emphasis on healthy lifestyles, young people still fall into various harmful habits compromising their physical and emotional well-being. One of them is electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as vaping. In recent years, vaping and particularly its side effects have...

Alcohol consumption remains one of the most pressing and grave problem of our society. Unfortunately, children and young people, driven by curiosity and without thinking about the consequences, are increasingly trying and actively consuming alcoholic beverages at a young age. Can this issue be addre...

Stress and constant pressure have an inevitable impact on our emotional well-being. Fortunately, we all have our own methods to recover when overwhelmed. Some try to regain peace of mind by reflecting on their thoughts and feelings while others opt for something a bit different. As shown by some exa...

В основном отчете Всемирной организации здравоохранения (ВОЗ) представлен шокирующий масштаб детского буллинга в интернете.

A high-ranking official of the US Department of Defence experienced symptoms similar to those of so-called Havana syndrome at the NATO summit in Vilnius last year, the US Department of Defense (DOD) said on Monday.

В социальных сетях и блогах sapereaude.lt и paranormal.lt распространяют фейк о детях амишей.

Bipolar disorder is not just mood shifts. It is a disease that causes many hardships and suffering. What is more, a person with bipolar disorder may end up in various tricky situations. When a mania episode occurs, the person is unable to assess their strengths and analyze a situation clearly and by...

18–19 мая в Вильнюсе в 10-й раз состоятся выходные открытой архитектуры Open House Vilnius. Во время мероприятия можно будет посетить 70 объектов в столице, которые обычно закрыты или частично закрыты для посещения. В программе – 12 новых зданий и эксклюзивная возможность посетить офисы архитекторов...

When the holiday bustle is over and the flood of joyful emotions has subsided, people often face unexplainable episodes of sadness. Some say its post-holiday blues, but although this term is anything but new not many people know how to help themselves and beat the onslaught of low spirits. A psychol...

E-cigarettes has become a major problem among young people not only in Lithuania, but also worldwide. Although there is plenty of information about the dangers and damage to health caused by smoking available, far too many people do not realise that tragedy is only one step away. How to stop this pr...

Many individuals do start the New Year feeling unwell, extremely tired and overwhelmed by negative emotions. While for many it may be tempting to attribute such poor wellbeing to the busy pre-holiday schedule and preparations for the grandest celebrations of the year, the truth is such a state can a...

Having a goal or cherishing a dream is natural for everyone, and these dreams are often born at the beginning of a new year. However, the efforts to achieve our aspirations can sometimes be hindered by bitter disappointments caused by a huge desire to compete with others. Where does this desire come...