Planetary Health: Monaco’s Prince Albert II Foundation marked its 20th anniversary by honouring coral reef scientist David Obura, Indigenous rights advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim and wave-energy company CorPower Ocean at its annual awards. Healthy Aging: New guidance highlights regular aerobic activity, strength training and balance exercises to help preserve heart health and muscle as people age. Supplement Safety: A study found wide quality differences among red yeast rice supplements, raising concerns about consistency and oversight. Cancer Imaging: Researchers report that a next-generation PET/CT scanner can produce diagnostic-quality images in as little as one minute.
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Planetary Health: Monaco’s Prince Albert II Foundation honoured coral reef scientist David Obura, wave-energy company CorPower Ocean and Indigenous rights advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim at its 20th-anniversary awards. The Foundation says it has backed more than 850 projects over two decades. Supplement Quality: A study of 15 red yeast rice products found wide variation in quality, raising concerns about consistency and oversight for supplements used to manage cholesterol. Marine Conservation: Monaco scientists’ red coral nursery has passed 800 births, a milestone in the Principality’s reef restoration work.
Supplements: A study found wide quality differences among red yeast rice products, raising concerns about consistency and safety for people using them to manage cholesterol. Medical Imaging: Researchers reported that a next-generation PET/CT scanner produced diagnostic-quality images in scans as short as one minute, a potential step toward faster cancer imaging. Heart Health: A cardiologist stressed that high cholesterol often has no symptoms, making blood tests important for understanding cardiovascular risk. Riviera Health: Covid circulation is rising ahead of the vaccination campaign, while Monaco psychiatric patients took part in a nature-based therapy retreat in Italy.
Heart Health: Preventive cardiologist Francesco Lo Monaco says high cholesterol can go unnoticed; a blood test is the way to check your levels, while practical food swaps may help lower risk. Riviera Health: COVID-19 circulation is rising along the French Riviera ahead of a vaccination campaign. Mental Wellbeing: Monaco psychiatric patients took part in a nature-based therapy retreat in Italy. Children’s Health: Monaco’s Butterfly Ball raised €2.13 million for Caudwell Children, which supports disabled and autistic children.
Children’s Health: Monaco’s Butterfly Ball raised €2.13 million for Caudwell Children, more than double last year’s total, supporting disabled and autistic children. Riviera Health: COVID-19 circulation is rising on the French Riviera ahead of the vaccination campaign. Mental Health: Monaco psychiatric patients took part in a nature-based therapy retreat in Italy.
Patient Rights: Monaco’s “right to be forgotten” protections are now in force, allowing eligible cancer and hepatitis C survivors to apply for borrower insurance without medical-history surcharges or exclusions. Local Health Watch: Covid-19 circulation is rising on the French Riviera ahead of a vaccination campaign. Mental Wellness: Monaco psychiatric patients took part in a nature-based therapy retreat in Italy. Children’s Health: The Butterfly Ball at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo raised €2.13 million for Caudwell Children, supporting children with disabilities and autism.
Children’s Health: Monaco’s Butterfly Ball raised €2.13 million for Caudwell Children, supporting disabled and autistic children—more than double last year’s total. Patient Rights: New rules now let eligible former cancer and hepatitis C patients in Monaco apply for loan insurance without automatic penalties, easing a barrier to mortgages and business loans. Heart Health: A preventive cardiologist advises women to know their personal blood-clot risks and watch for leg swelling, pain or skin-colour changes, as well as sudden breathlessness or chest pain. Regional Health: Covid-19 circulation is rising on the French Riviera ahead of a vaccination campaign. Mental Wellness: Monaco psychiatric patients took part in a nature-based therapy retreat in Italy.
Children’s Health: Monaco’s Butterfly Ball raised €2.13 million for Caudwell Children, supporting disabled and autistic children—more than double last year’s total. Patient Rights: A new “right to be forgotten” rule lets eligible former cancer and hepatitis C patients in Monaco leave their medical history off borrower-insurance applications, easing access to loans. Healthy Ageing: Preventive cardiologist Francesco Lo Monaco recommends sustainable habits such as brisk walking and strength training to support heart health and preserve muscle at any age. Riviera Covid Watch: Covid-19 circulation is rising on the French Riviera ahead of the vaccination campaign. Mental Health: Monaco psychiatric patients have taken part in a nature-based therapy retreat in Italy.
Financial Access: Monaco’s “right to be forgotten” rules are now in force, letting eligible cancer and hepatitis C survivors apply for loan insurance without automatic surcharges or exclusions. Regional Health: Covid-19 circulation is rising on the French Riviera ahead of a vaccination campaign. Mental Wellness: Monaco psychiatric patients took part in a nature-based therapy retreat in Italy. Healthy Ageing: A preventive cardiologist recommends sustainable activity, including brisk walking and strength training, to support heart health, balance and muscle at any age.
Infection Watch: Covid-19 circulation is rising on the French Riviera ahead of a vaccination campaign, a timely health update for Monaco residents. Mental Wellness: Monaco psychiatric patients took part in a nature-based therapy retreat in Italy. Family Health: The Monaco association Entreparents highlighted support systems for World Breastfeeding Week.
Regional Covid Watch: Covid-19 is circulating more widely across the French Riviera than at this time last year, as France’s winter vaccination campaign gets underway. Emergency visits remain stable and below levels seen in recent years. Mental Wellbeing: Monaco psychiatric patients took part in a nature-based therapy retreat in Italy. Maternal Health: Monaco association Entreparents has highlighted support systems for breastfeeding families. Women’s Health: A cardiologist advises women to discuss clot risks with a clinician, as factors can change with hormonal contraception, pregnancy, the weeks after birth and menopause.
Royal Health: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene sent Pope Leo XIV their support after his cancer diagnosis, saying they were deeply moved by his decision to undergo surgery. Covid Watch: Covid-19 is circulating more widely across the French Riviera than at this time last year, as France’s winter vaccination campaign gets underway; emergency visits remain stable. Mental Health: Patients from Monaco’s La Roseraie psychiatric unit took part in a four-day retreat combining outdoor activities and art therapy to support social connection and autonomy. Family Support: Monaco association Entreparents highlighted support systems for breastfeeding families during World Breastfeeding Week.
Covid-19: The virus is circulating more widely across the French Riviera than at this time last year, though emergency visits remain stable. France’s winter vaccination campaign began on 13 October. Mental Health: Patients from Monaco’s La Roseraie psychiatric unit took part in a four-day retreat combining outdoor activities and art therapy to support social connection and independence alongside clinical care. Women’s Health: Monaco is urging early breast cancer screening as Princess Charlene helped launch the Principality’s Pink Ribbon campaign. Heart Health: A cardiologist says women’s risk of blood clots can change with hormonal contraception, pregnancy and menopause, and encourages discussing personal risk with a healthcare professional.
Blood Clot Awareness: For World Thrombosis Day, a cardiologist urged women to know their personal risk, which can change with oestrogen-based contraception, pregnancy, the weeks after birth and menopause. Covid-19: The virus is circulating more widely across the French Riviera than at this time last year; France’s winter vaccination campaign begins 13 October, while emergency visits remain stable. Mental Wellbeing: Monaco’s international, transient community can make it harder to build lasting support networks, a World Mental Health Day report warns. Psychiatric Care: Patients from Monaco’s La Roseraie facility took part in a four-day retreat combining outdoor activities and art therapy to support social connection and independence. Breast Health: Monaco is urging early breast cancer screening during Octobre Rose, with Princess Charlene also supporting the Principality’s Pink Ribbon campaign.
Covid-19: The virus is circulating more widely across the French Riviera than at this time last year. France’s winter vaccination campaign starts today; emergency visits in the region remain stable and below levels seen in recent years. Mental Health: Monaco psychiatric patients took part in a four-day retreat in Italy, using nature walks and art sessions to support social connection and independence alongside clinical care. A World Mental Health Day report also highlighted the challenges facing Monaco’s many expats, including difficulty making local friends and living far from family. Breast Cancer: Monaco is urging women to seek early screening during Octobre Rose, while Princess Charlene joined the Principality’s Pink Ribbon campaign. Breastfeeding: Monaco association Entreparents is spotlighting support systems for families during World Breastfeeding Week.
Covid-19: The virus is circulating more widely across the French Riviera than a year ago, though emergency visits remain stable. France’s winter vaccination campaign starts Tuesday, 13 October. Mental Health Care: Monaco psychiatric patients took part in a four-day retreat in Italy, combining forest walks and art workshops with ongoing clinical care. Brain Injury Support: A Monaco-based team finished 11th in a 42-hour karting marathon at Circuit Paul Ricard, raising funds for people with serious brain injuries and their families. Wellbeing in Monaco: Ahead of World Mental Health Day, local advocates highlighted the challenges expats face building lasting support networks in a transient community. Family Health: Monaco’s Entreparents association will host a breastfeeding and early-childhood support day on 14 October, bringing families together with health and care professionals. Heart Health: Experts say cholesterol can rise around age 50, often without symptoms, making regular checks and heart-healthy habits important.
Mental Health: For World Mental Health Day, Monaco Life highlighted the challenges facing the Principality’s expat community: 40% of expats surveyed said it was hard to make local friends. R U OK? chief Lachlan Searle urged people to check in regularly, especially when family and old friends live far away. Family Health: Monaco association Entreparents will host a breastfeeding and early-childhood support day on October 14, with workshops and access to local healthcare professionals, including CHPG staff, dietitians and psychologists. Breast Cancer: Monaco is urging early screening for Octobre Rose. Pink Ribbon events include Princess Charlene lighting up the Casino de Monte-Carlo and a charity walk that raised €15,000 for CHPG. Healthy Ageing: A new profile says Monaco has the world’s oldest median-age population, above 55, and life expectancy exceeding 85—figures linked to longevity and the Principality’s dense medical provision.
Mental Health: World Mental Health Day put a spotlight on the pressures facing Monaco’s international community. In a Principality of 144 nationalities, many residents live far from family, while 40% of expats surveyed said making local friends was difficult. Breastfeeding Support: Monaco association Entreparents will bring families and health specialists together on October 14 for breastfeeding advice, workshops and peer support at the Maison des Associations. Cancer Prevention: Monaco is urging early breast cancer screening for Octobre Rose, with Princess Charlene also backing the Pink Ribbon campaign at Casino de Monte-Carlo. Support for Children: Les enfants de Frankie’s annual charity drive will raise funds for therapeutic projects and specialist equipment for sick, disabled and vulnerable children.
Mental Health: For World Mental Health Day, Monaco Life highlighted the pressures of expat life: 40% of expats surveyed said making local friends was difficult. R U OK? chief Lachlan Searle says regular check-ins matter, especially when family and old friends live far away. Breastfeeding Support: Monaco association Entreparents will host a free community day on October 14, bringing together parents, midwives, dietitians, CHPG representatives and other specialists for workshops and advice. Breast Cancer: Monaco is urging early screening for Octobre Rose, while Princess Charlene joined the Principality’s Pink Ribbon campaign. Disability Services: Princess Stéphanie visited Monaco’s new shared living unit, which offers 10 residents with disabilities tailored support and a step toward greater independence.
Mental Health: For World Mental Health Day, Monaco’s R U OK? interview highlights the isolation some expats face: in a city of 144 nationalities, many workers commute home across the border, while 40% of expats surveyed said making local friends was difficult. Regular check-ins can help bridge the distance from family and established support networks. Family Health: Monaco association Entreparents will host a breastfeeding and early-childhood support day on October 14, bringing families together with midwives, dietitians, psychologists and local health services. Cancer Prevention: Monaco’s Octobre Rose campaign is urging early breast-cancer screening, with Princess Charlene joining a Pink Ribbon event at the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Disability Support: Princess Stéphanie visited a new shared-living facility offering 10 residents with disabilities a supported step towards greater independence. Support for Children: Les enfants de Frankie’s annual charity drive will raise funds for therapeutic projects and specialist equipment for sick and vulnerable children.
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