Health check: How many years can citizens in the EU expect to live healthily for?

Published on 02/09/2025 - 16:36 GMT+2 •Updated 16:43 In the EU, the number of healthy years of life from birth in 2023 was 63.3 years for women and 62.8 years for men. According to the latest Eurostat data, this represented approximately...

Slovenia's largest seashell nears extinction, scientists appeal for help

The noble pen shell (Pinna nobilis), the largest bivalve in the Slovenian sea, is facing a disastrous decline and is on the brink of local extinction. With fewer than five confirmed living specimens of this ecologically vital species remaining in...

Maribor endorses sale of Farmadent to Salus

Maribor, 15 September - The Maribor city council approved on Monday the sale of Farmadent, a wholesaler of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, to Salus, a Ljubljana-based company operating in the same line of business, in what is another...

Comprehensive Wellness: Expert Advice on Skin Care, Yoga, Health, and Fitness

Achieving whole-body health involves more than just focusing on one aspect of wellness—it’s about nurturing your body from head to toe. In this article, we will explore several expert-recommended websites that provide valuable resources for...

Slovenia: European Union fails to act despite official declaration of famine in Gaza & surrounding areas

Slovenia: European Union fails to act despite official declaration of famine in Gaza & surrounding areas Ljubljana – Saba: Slovenia, on Monday, criticized the European Union for its inaction regarding the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip,...

Slovenian leaders urge stronger, united Europe at Bled Strategic Forum

Slovenian officials used the opening of the 20th Bled Strategic Forum, Slovenia's flagship foreign policy event, to challenge Europe to live up to its founding values, urging unity, stronger diplomacy, and a more decisive response to the crisis in...

Viktor Gyokeres: How Arsenal Striker Performed During Slovenia 2-2 Sweden

Following his big-money move to Arsenal in the summer, there has already been plenty of scrutiny on Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish forward bagged two goals, both against Leeds United, in his first three Premier League games. This is a tidy return,...

'What did, what?': Amid health rumours, Trump struggles to catch reporter’s question until Melania steps in

US President Donald Trump Thursday hosted a high-profile dinner at the White House with America's top tech leaders. The meeting focused on artificial intelligence and investments in the United States. More than a dozen CEOs attended the event,...

OBITUARY: Brother John Raymond HABJAN SM

The Province of the United States recommends to our fraternal prayers our dear brother John Raymond Habjan of the Alumni Hall Marianist Community in Dayton, Ohio, USA, who died in the service of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 1, 2025, at...

Broadcasters Call Out Luka Doncic Treament as Lakers Star Risks Health at EuroBasket

Every once in a while, a player’s brilliance overshadows the tournament itself, and at EuroBasket 2025, that player has been Luka Doncic. Through the first four games, he has delivered one historic performance after another, carrying Slovenia on...

PharmaLinea obtaines high quality supplement manufacturing certification from The Good Pill Co.

Slovenian private label food supplement manufacturer, PharmaLinea, announced recently that the organization had secured a certification for their manufacturing facility from The Good Pill Co. certification program.1 A recent report found that...

Public mental health project gets EUR 250,000 in EU funding

Ljubljana, 4 September - A project to introduce new services in the public mental health network has been awarded EUR 250,000 in EU funds from the state. As part of the EUR 400,000 project, the National Institute of Public Health will provide...

UK medicines investment: the case for improving the UK commercial environment

The King’s Fund recently published an explainer on medicines pricing. David Watson, Executive Director of Patient Access at the ABPI, builds on this explainer to make the case for policymakers to improve the UK's medicines system, protecting the...

Bulgaria Ranks Second in the EU for Healthy Life Expectancy Among Women - What’s Behind the Numbers?

According to the latest Eurostat figures, Bulgarian women rank among the European Union’s healthiest, with life expectancy in good health trailing only that of women in Malta. This places Bulgaria in second place across the bloc, surpassing Italy....

Medevac chopper deal raising dust of uncertainty

Slovenia has been trying to set up a dedicated air ambulance service for years but now the scheduled signing of a contract to purchase two medevac helicopters has been suspended over allegations of favouritism. The government's plan to provide...

SD, Left remain committed to proportional healthcare contribution

Ljubljana, 3 September - After the government last week expressed disagreement with a bill on a proportional healthcare contribution, proposed by the Voice of the People initiative and tabled by MPs of the two junior coalition parties, the Social...

Sabelo Dhlamini reflects on record-breaking run and lessons from Slovenia

JOHANNESBURG – South African hurdler Sabelo Dhlamini says his record-breaking performance in Slovenia has reinforced his belief that he belongs among the world’s elite, even as he continues to battle setbacks on and off the track. The performance...

Slovenia Urges EU to Address Uneven Response to Israel, Russia

Slovenia’s top diplomat warned the European Union risked projecting a double standard if it failed to take Israel to task for the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip even as it moves ahead with additional sanctions against Russia. Foreign Minister Tanja...

Bulgaria is among the EU leaders in terms of healthy life expectancy for women

According to the latest Eurostat data, women in Bulgaria can expect one of the longest healthy lives in the European Union. Only Malta has a higher number of healthy years for women, putting Bulgaria in second place in the bloc, ahead of Italy. At...

Monascus purpureus Red Yeast Rice: A Review of the in vitro and in vivo Pharmacological Activities, Studies in Humans, and Case Reports

Introduction Red yeast rice (RYR) (Figure 1) is an Asian conventional food and medicine that ferments Oryza sativa grains using Monascus purpureus. Bioactive compounds such as monacolins, pigments, flavonoids, lignans, terpenoids, and...