Criminals demand $768m to keep Revolut client data undisclosed
Personal and financial data of users, including the owner of Gamdom and Skins.com, may have been leaked following a cyberattack on the British fintech bank.
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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%
American food: a deadly cocktail of chemicals disguised as food
Modern American cuisine is increasingly facing criticism — and not just for its calorie content or fast food. The everyday food on the tables of millions of Americans is not just food
Dangerous aldehyde found in Syoss and Schwarzkopf hair dyes
A dangerous chemical component — butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA, also known as lilyal) — has been detected in popular Syoss and Schwarzkopf hair dyes.
Dangerous consequences of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
Medical professor Olga Golubovska points to a significant increase in risks following COVID-19 vaccination with Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines in her study
Chinese scientists find way to make immune system fight cancer
Scientists from China have presented a revolutionary breakthrough in oncology that could change the approach to cancer treatment.
9 in 10 people are infected with the tuberculosis bacillus
Most people do not even suspect that they are already carriers of the tuberculosis bacillus. According to doctor Vasily Knyazevich, up to 90% of the population is infected.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Breakthrough in the treatment of type 1 diabetes
A team of researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine has made a stunning discovery that could radically change approaches to the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Dozens of deaths linked to Ozempic recorded in the UK
According to the Daily Mail, 82 deaths have been recorded in the UK among people taking the drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro.
Doctors overcome congenital blindness in children
A group of scientists and doctors from London has achieved a historic breakthrough in treating children with a rare disease that causes total blindness from birth.
Two weeks without a smartphone rejuvenates the brain
Study shows that giving up gadgets improves well-being and reduces anxiety
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.
Scented candles and diffusers: a hidden health threat
Scientific research has shown that common scented candles and diffusers may not be as harmless as they appear. When heated, fragrant waxes release terpenes — compounds that react with ozone.
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
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.