Drummer Travis Barker smoked marijuana in very large quantities for years. Only a diagnosis of precancerous changes in his esophagus prompted him to break the habit. Barker admitted that without the doctor's warning, he probably would never have done it.
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Though overall air quality in Poland has improved in recent years, levels of carcinogenic benzopyrene rose about one-fifth in the past year. Poland remains the EU's unfortunate leader in this regard. Smog now causes over 30,000 premature deaths and 750,000 additional doctor visits annually.
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Poland's chief health inspector has issued an urgent alert about a batch of popular bottled mineral water in which mold was found. The inspection was initiated following a consumer complaint and confirmed concerns about product quality. GIS did not provide the brand name or batch number in available information.
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Psychiatrist and psychotherapist Prof. Bogdan de Barbaro discusses with Wirtualna Polska how frequent exposure to evil leads to erosion of moral sensitivity. He emphasizes the value of dialogue between people with different views — a conversation between a right-wing and left-wing person should enrich listeners rather than lead to hatred or mutual dismissal.
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Magnesium participates in hundreds of enzymatic reactions — from glucose metabolism and ATP production to protein and nucleic acid synthesis. It regulates the transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes, enabling nerve impulse conduction. It also plays a key role in contraction of skeletal and heart muscle.
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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns that financial resources allocated to combat Ebola are being wasted or lost while the virus spreads. Medical personnel are not receiving salaries, lack proper training, and have no access to basic materials. MSF is calling for urgent action and transparency in fund management.
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New data published in "Nature" show that RSV vaccines and monoclonal antibody injections have radically reduced infections and hospitalizations caused by this serious respiratory virus. The results are being called a spectacular success for immunization programs.
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New research shows a concerning rise in colorectal cancer cases in the United States after more than 20 years of declining trends. Notably, the increase affects nearly all age groups below 70 — not just young adults, as previously observed. Scientists do not know the cause of the phenomenon, despite screening among older Americans being exceptionally effective so far.
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Hyaluronic acid applied incorrectly during the heating season can have the opposite effect—instead of moisturizing, it dries and irritates the skin. Cosmetics and dermatology experts warn that dry, heated air causes the ingredient to draw water from the skin rather than bind it. The key is to apply it to damp skin and immediately follow with an occlusive cream.
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A former lawyer who helped legally establish that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer has developed a proposal allowing Australian states to sue tobacco companies for up to 50 billion dollars in damages to cover public healthcare costs. South Australia's government has officially requested a legal opinion on the matter; other states are analyzing the proposal.
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Experts from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) met in Washington to decide whether the USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru and Bolivia will retain their measles-free status. The USA has held this status since, but since January has recorded its largest and deadliest outbreak in nearly 30 years. Across the Americas between January and October 2026, over 57,000 measles cases were confirmed in 17 countries. Canada lost its measles elimination status in November of last year.
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New research shows young people in Sub-Saharan Africa lose nearly 100 days of schooling annually due to malaria. The organisation Malaria No More UK appeals to donors — including the British government — to continue funding the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria amid threat of cuts to development aid.
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A new study found energy drinks and stimulant supplements were associated with a disproportionately high number of serious heart problems reported: 11 times more cardiac arrests and 4.5 times more heart attacks compared to other products. Nearly half of cardiovascular reports linked to these products involved young people. The study's authors note it did not establish causation.
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Dr Jeremy London, an American cardiac surgeon with 25 years' experience, recommends drinking black coffee without additions — 3–4 cups daily, from morning to noon. He lists benefits: lower risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. He warns that sweetened coffee, coffee with milk or whipped cream cause blood sugar spikes and provide unnecessary calories — a coffee milkshake contains up to 800 kcal. Caffeine-free coffee offers similar benefits to regular coffee.
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The Emergency Department of County Hospital in Zakopane admitted over 21,418 patients in 2025, with the majority tourists from outside the region. The scale of injuries is enormous — during school holidays alone, half a ton of plaster was used. This shows the tourism impact of vacationing in the Tatras.
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Federal U.S. officials granted blanket waivers to all members of an influential panel that evaluates preventive medical benefits, despite some having financial ties to the decisions they make. Two members operate private medical practices that could profit from the panel's recommendations; others hold stakes in pharmaceutical and medical firms. Documents obtained by STAT show the waivers were approved by a senior official at the department led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the largest ebola epidemic in its history — the number of infected has exceeded 11,000 and 5,387 have died. Authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak due to delayed case detection and ongoing armed conflicts in the region.
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Scientists published findings in Nature Health showing that widespread use of potassium-enriched salt could significantly reduce deaths from heart disease and stroke. According to estimates, up to 3 million people could be saved this way each year worldwide.
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A Health Foundation analysis based on 2021 census data and death statistics from March 2021 to December 2023 found that people from England's poorest areas die before age 75 more than twice as often as residents of wealthier regions. Risk of premature death also increases with lower education and lack of employment. The study's findings reveal, according to its authors, the scale of health inequality in England.
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Genetic data indicate measles has become endemic in the United States again, meaning the country has lost its measles-free status. An international panel of scientific experts will convene Tuesday to formally assess the situation. The measles virus had been eliminated in the USA; its return is linked to declining vaccination rates.
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