Diseases and epidemics are an integral part of the human history. Although modern technologies contribute to the continuous improvement of medicine, the life expectancy is getting higher, more effective ways are being found to facilitate everyday life and living mode, but these changes have a significant impact on the environment surrounding us, says Vilnius University Medicine faculty professor of medical history dr. Aistis Žalnora.

Spending almost all the time at home, we work and learn remotely, and in our free time we are often browsing social networks, watching movies and listening to music in virtual space, or even traveling virtually.

26th April is an International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day.