Tag Archives: health

How healthy the Baltic Sea and its fish are

Ecotoxicologist Randel Kreitsberg writes about the health of the Baltic Sea and its fish (that by the way, also get cancer). Continue reading

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Health as a value, health as a right

Philosopher Francesco Orsi analyzes how health came out on top of fundamental values in the coronavirus pandemics. Continue reading

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Everyone’s nature conservation – what can you do?

Ecologist Aveliina Helm elaborates on what everyone can do for nature conservation. Continue reading

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An important genetic test for pregnant women will soon be made in Estonia

Estonian researchers have developed an innovative method of medical genetics that will enable non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to be carried out soon in Estonia. NIPT is like an insurance policy, providing reliable genetic testing about fetal chromosomal health already at … Continue reading

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Genetically Diverse Parents Have Taller and Smarter Kids

A global gene study shows that children of genetically diverse parents are on average taller and smarter. Continue reading

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Facing the Truth of Growing Old

Let’s face it: most of us are afraid of growing old. But how to age gracefully? What is age management and how does it differ from anti-ageing treatments? Continue reading

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Health in 2032: Many Elderly People, But No Retirement

What will health and medicine be like in 2032? University of Tartu professors discuss healthcare, new medical technologies, advances in genetics, and more. Continue reading

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