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15 Best Office Chairs of 2026 – We Tested 70 to Pick Them
After testing 70 chairs, Wired provides tips on proper sitting and chair selection, emphasizing adjustability and ergonomics.
Wired · 1 h ago
Latvia records highest male drowning rate in EU; alcohol often a factor
According to Eurostat data for 2022, Latvia had the highest drowning mortality rate among men in the European Union – 8.3 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. Swimming instructor Inga Amerika says most victims are men aged 35–50, and accidents frequently involve alcohol.
LSM · 1 h ago
Bonnie Tyler out of coma but remains in intensive care in Portugal
Welsh pop star Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains very unwell in intensive care at a hospital in Faro, Portugal, after emergency intestinal surgery in May.
The Guardian World · 13 h ago
RAKUS Urges Open Talk About Urinary Incontinence and Seeking Help
During World Incontinence Week, Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) encourages people to overcome embarrassment and seek medical help for urinary incontinence, noting that it is treatable and only a minority of patients report it to doctors.
TVNET · 16 h ago
Prepayment system at Ogres Hospital reduces patient no-shows
The introduction of prepayment for paid outpatient services at Ogres Regional Hospital has led to a significant decrease in the number of patients missing their appointments, according to the first three months of results.
LSM (rus) · 18 h ago
NMPD Director Warns of Ambulance Traffic Jams at Stradiņš Hospital, Calls for Urgent Solution
Liene Cipule, director of the Emergency Medical Service, states that long ambulance queues at Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital endanger patients' access to emergency care. A proposal to restore 24/7 emergency services at Rīga 1st Hospital has been put forward on the public initiative platform Manabalss.lv.
LSM · 22 h ago
Petition launched to restore 24/7 emergency care at Riga’s 1st Hospital
Medical worker Rafael Ciekurs has started collecting signatures to reinstate round-the-clock emergency services at Riga’s 1st Hospital, aiming to ease the burden on the two largest university hospitals.
LSM (rus) · 15 Jun, 13:20
Salmonella Outbreak in Ten European Countries Linked to Instant Noodles; Estonia Reports Five Cases
An outbreak of Salmonella Stanley has affected over 80 people across Europe, with Estonia confirming five cases. Health authorities suspect dry instant noodles as the source and advise against consuming them without proper cooking.
ERR (rus) · 15 Jun, 12:20
Herbal Teas – Support, Not Cure: Nutritionist Explains How to Avoid Harm from Medicinal Plants
Medicinal herbs can be a useful complement to therapy but cannot treat serious diseases. Nutritionist and pharmacist Alona Pletneva highlights differences between self-collected and pharmacy herbs, emphasizing individual reactions and quality control.
ERR (rus) · 15 Jun, 04:22
Do Women Actually Enjoy Oral Sex? TVNET Article Reveals Honest Answers
In a new article, TVNET asks women to anonymously confess whether they genuinely enjoy performing oral sex or are just pretending to please their partners.
TVNET · 15 Jun, 03:20
UK hypermobility patients face up to 21-year wait for diagnosis, study finds
Research led by the University of Edinburgh reveals that people with hypermobility conditions in the UK wait an average of two decades for a diagnosis, with many experiencing chronic pain, joint dislocations, and mental health issues.
The Guardian World · 15 Jun, 02:20
Competition Council Finds No Violations in Medical Market, Refers Case to Ombudsman
The Competition Council concluded there are no competition law violations in the operations of public and private healthcare providers, but has forwarded its findings to the Ombudsman for assessment of equal treatment and good governance principles.
TVNET · 14 Jun, 23:21
Antidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as alternatives to opioids, study finds
A new study suggests that various non-opioid medications, including antidepressants and antipsychotics, may serve as effective alternatives to powerful opioids for pain relief in emergency departments.
The Guardian Science · 14 Jun, 15:21
Dangerous hormone-disrupting chemicals found in US breast milk samples
A new study found that 92% of breast milk samples from Seattle contained hormone-disrupting chemicals like BPA, BPS, melamine, and triclosan, posing risks to infant development. Researchers warn of systemic regulatory failures.
The Guardian World · 14 Jun, 15:20
Brain Aging Can Be Slowed by Regular Learning, Neurologists Say
Although brain mass begins to shrink as early as age 30–40, everyone can maintain mental clarity by regularly learning new things and supporting neuroplasticity, according to neurologists from Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital.
LSM (rus) · 14 Jun, 15:20
London startup to trial drug to prevent cancer therapy side-effect ‘cytokine storm’
London-based startup Poolbeg Pharma is set to trial an oral drug, POLB 001, at six NHS hospitals to prevent cytokine release syndrome (CRS) – a life-threatening side-effect of cancer immunotherapy for blood cancer patients.
The Guardian World · 14 Jun, 13:20
Urmas Tartes: Best protection against mosquitoes is properly chosen clothing
Entomologist Urmas Tartes says that due to dry weather, there may be fewer mosquitoes on Midsummer's Eve, but the most effective protection is thick clothing that mosquitoes cannot bite through.
ERR (rus) · 14 Jun, 12:20
NHS staff battling wave of food supplement disinformation
Two out of five frontline NHS workers encounter patients with misleading supplement information weekly, with the figure rising to 53% among nurses and midwives, a YouGov poll for the World Cancer Research Fund reveals.
The Guardian World · 14 Jun, 10:21
Mother of three lost 27 kg in four months after cutting out her favorite food
Lucy Cassel, 41, from the UK, lost 27 kilograms in four months by completely eliminating cheese and other habits that contributed to her weight gain and health issues.
Jauns.lv · 14 Jun, 05:20
Psychotherapist explains why fear causes some to freeze and others to act
Inese Putniece, a psychodynamic psychotherapist, explained on Latvijas Radio's program "Is It Normal?" that fear is a normal and useful emotion, while anxiety and panic are different states that affect people differently.
LSM (rus) · 14 Jun, 00:21
Even Admiral Nelson got seasick: how to beat motion sickness at sea
Seasickness — kinetosis — is no sign of weakness; even history's most famous admiral suffered from it his whole life. Here is why it happens, who is most at risk, and how to avoid it: from free tricks to medicines you must take before departure. With an honest note on what really helps and what does not.
Rīga TV redakcija · 13 Jun, 19:39
Estonian-developed cell therapy helps patients avoid leg amputation by growing new blood vessels
Estonian scientists and doctors have developed a cell therapy that uses a patient's own adipose stem cells to stimulate the growth of new blood vessels, potentially saving legs that would otherwise require amputation. Initial results show the treatment has helped several patients avoid major amputation.
Postimees · 13 Jun, 13:15
New test claims to measure biological age and predict time of death – but do we really want to know?
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have developed a blood test that measures aging rate and estimates remaining lifespan. However, science writer Helen Pilcher warns that negative results could psychologically harm individuals and even shorten their lives, citing studies on self-fulfilling prophecies of aging.
The Guardian Science · 13 Jun, 13:15
Estonia develops cell therapy that helps patients avoid leg amputation
Estonian scientists have created a cell therapy using stem cells from patients' own fat tissue to stimulate the growth of new blood vessels and prevent amputation in patients with severe vascular calcification. The therapy has been applied to 13 patients, with some avoiding major amputation.
Postimees · 13 Jun, 13:15
New test claims to measure biological age and even predict time of death
Researchers from Harvard Medical School have developed a test that uses gene activity patterns to estimate biological age and time to death. Science writer Helen Pilcher explains why she would rather not take it, citing the potential for negative beliefs to harm health.
The Guardian Science · 13 Jun, 13:14
How to Save Yourself When Choking and Alone
If you are choking and alone, you can perform a self-administered Heimlich maneuver using your fist or objects like a chair back. Experts advise acting quickly and staying calm.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 Jun, 13:14
What to Do If You Choke and Are Alone: A Life-Saving Technique
Choking is dangerous, but even without help nearby, you can assist yourself using the self-Heimlich maneuver, furniture, or body weight.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 Jun, 13:13
UNAids warns funding cuts and repressive laws risk new HIV epidemic
The UN agency fighting AIDS warns that a sharp decline in funding and increasing human rights repression pose a serious threat of a resurgence of the HIV epidemic.
The Guardian Science · 13 Jun, 12:01
Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus causing the current outbreak.
The New York Times · 13 Jun, 05:28
Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists
A new non-invasive maternal blood test can detect up to 99% of genetic variants in a foetus, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures like amniocentesis.
The Guardian World · 13 Jun, 01:19