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US researchers develop gum that blocks herpes

US researchers develop gum that blocks herpes

American scientists from the University of Pennsylvania have made a significant step in the fight against the herpes virus — they have developed chewing gum capable of reducing the risk of infection by almost 95%

Drug found for full recovery after stroke

Drug found for full recovery after stroke

A group of researchers has made a significant step in treating the consequences of stroke. According to data published in the scientific journal Nature Communications, the new drug DDL-920 allows for the complete restoration of neural connections

Hazardous substances in Dubai chocolate

Hazardous substances in Dubai chocolate

German publication Der Spiegel reported on alarming results from laboratory tests of Dubai chocolate. Carcinogenic substances and aflatoxins were detected in the exclusive pistachio desserts

Ukraine risks being left without HIV medication

Ukraine risks being left without HIV medication

Donald Trump administration's decision to suspend foreign aid in the fight against HIV could lead to an acute shortage of life-saving drugs in eight countries, including Ukraine

Sweet carbonated drinks provoke cancer

Sweet carbonated drinks provoke cancer

In a large-scale study covering 163,000 people over three decades, scientists reached shocking conclusions. Consuming at least one bottle of sweet carbonated drink a day increases the risk of developing oral cancer fivefold.

Carcinogen found in La Roche-Posay cream

Carcinogen found in La Roche-Posay cream

French company L’Oréal is recalling its popular acne cream Effaclar Duo after benzene, a substance capable of causing leukaemia and other cancers, was detected in its composition.

Sleep deprivation damages the brain as severely as a car crash

Sleep deprivation damages the brain as severely as a car crash

Scientists have found that even one night without sleep can cause significant damage to the brain. The body experiences a sharp increase in the level of the S100B protein, which damages neurons and exerts a toxic effect on the nervous system.

Ukraine proposes ban on selling energy drinks to minors

Ukraine proposes ban on selling energy drinks to minors

A bill has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada aimed at restricting the sale of energy drinks to individuals under 18. The document also introduces new requirements for the composition of these beverages.

Pope Francis hospitalised

Pope Francis hospitalised

The Vatican has officially confirmed the hospitalisation of 87-year-old Pope Francis. According to the Holy See, the pontiff was taken to Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital on 14 February

Ozempic causes vision loss

Ozempic causes vision loss

The medical community is expressing concern over the side effects of popular weight-loss drugs, such as Ozempic, which may lead to blindness in patients.