Prague pediatrician talks vaccines, screen burnout, and kids' mental health
Dr. Magdalena Kreimová Head of the Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic at My Clinic on the challenges and rewards of caring for kids in the Czech Republic
Expats and addiction: Getting sober in the beer capital of the world
Seeking treatment for substance abuse in Czechia can be tricky – but English-speaking help is here.
Czech Republic lags behind neighbors for “sexual wellness” according to new study
The Czech Republic falls behind other European countries when it comes to sex positivity although America leads the way.
Inflation serving up price hikes at tennis courts and indoor pools across Prague
Steep rises in the costs of operating mean swimming pools and other large sports venues are about to get more expensive.
Czech air quality in 2021 was among the best in 10 years
Covid restrictions and better weather led to a drop in concentrations of some pollutants.
Sweeping changes to Czech health insurance: here’s what you need to know
The biggest amendment to the Public Health Insurance Act for fifteen years includes some important changes.
Can nuclear power fix the Czech Republic’s dirty air problem?
The EU wants to give a green light to nuclear investments, in a move causing celebration in the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic has the third highest obesity rate in Europe
New data shows that nearly 70 percent of Czech men are overweight while six out of ten Czechs are overweight, and one in five is obese.
FAQ: Egg donation and in vitro fertilization in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is at the forefront of fertility field and remains an affordable destination for couples looking to conceive.
Prague sports venues now open for free through December
During the Week of Free Sports, dozens of gyms, pools, skating rinks, and other sports centers are open for free in the Czech capital.
Visit the Karlovy Vary spa whose mineral cure was a favorite of Václav Havel
A Karlovy Vary spa and medical wellness hotel Prezident derive its name from its most famous guest.
Unwind at this newly renovated hotel in the heart of charming Mariánské Lázně
The Falkensteiner Spa Resort resort offers an extensive year-round program for stress reduction in luxurious surroundings.
Decline in Czech suicide rates intact despite the pandemic
Last year saw the second lowest number of suicides in the Czech Republic’s recorded history, though the rate is still higher than the EU average.
Czech Ministry of Health issues 11 safety tips for the holiday season
Without proper precautions, the holiday season could reverse the recent progress in reducing new Covid cases, the ministry warns.
After a slow start, #MeToo is picking up steam in Czechia
The Czech Republic’s first help center for victims of sexual violence will open, reflecting growing support for victims and scrutiny of offenders.
What's it like giving birth in a Czech hospital during a pandemic?
We spoke to several Prague-based women who delivered their little ones at the height of last year's Covid crisis.
The "Auntie Czech" collective marks a year of helping Polish women access safe abortions
As reproductive rights are called into question around the world, where does the Czech Republic stand on choice and who can undergo an abortion here?