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The published report shows that almost 77% of Poles cannot say what the colored stripes on toothpaste tubes mean. In addition, over 15% do not remember what they actually mean. And only nearly 8% of Poles believe that they understand their importance. According to experts, the latter may have and – even worse – spread false information on this issue.more

The inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun know very well how to take care of their well-being. According to new research, the Japanese can boast not only the highest longevity rate, but also impeccable physical fitness. Singapore and Switzerland are also on the podium of the "healthiest" countries in the world.more

Scientists have created an at-home test that can catch bacteria that causes cancer or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by analysing the contents of the gut. The Gut ID test, developed by Intus Biosciences, could help patients predict their risk of disease years in advance by identifying bacteria strongly linked to IBS or other intestinal disorders.more

Gonorrhoea could become "untreatable", a health expert has warned. An increasing number of people catching the sexually transmitted infection are finding it does not respond to antibiotics.more

It is highly likely that more cases of a new, more contagious strain of monkeypox will be recorded in the EU, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported yesterday. However, it stressed that the likelihood of sustained transmission of the virus in Europe is very low.more

No less than 67 percent doctors and nurses educated in Nigeria are employed in hospitals and health centers in Great Britain, said the Nigerian Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate.more

About 30,000 patients with moderate to severe symptoms could receive Linzagolix, which may shrink growths.more

The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has reported 19 cases of Amazonian Oropouche virus infection in Europe. However, the risk of infection on our continent is assessed as very low.more

In the four years since the outbreak of the pandemic, 400 million people have contracted long Covid, and the annual losses associated with it reach one trillion dollars, according to the latest report published by Nature Medicine.more

Experts demand fresh focus on harms of nicotine products as number who both smoke and vape doubles, writes "The Guardian".more

A dental practice says it will soon only offer private care as the industry is "on its knees". The Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, Wiltshire, will no longer provide NHS services to its patients from 1 November.more

Technology that identifies people at risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years has been hailed as "game changing" by scientists. The artificial intelligence (AI) model detects inflammation in the heart that does not show up on CT scans, which involve a combination of X-rays and computer technology.more

The NHS in England has had its busiest summer ever in A&E with 4.6m attendances over the past two months, while 1.5m hospital appointments were rescheduled because of the junior doctors’ strikes, according to the latest figures.more

The chief of the World Health Organisation is considering convening an expert committee for advice on whether Africa’s growing mpox outbreak in Africa should be declared an international emergency.more

Propaganda is deterring people from accessing healthcare as Aids-related deaths rise 34% since 2010, writes 'The Guardian'.more

Nationwide is to open dementia clinics at its high street bank branches amid a surge in cases across the UK. The bank said on Monday it would begin offering free specialist support at 200 branches, providing specialist health and financial advice.more

Pharmacies across England are unable to provide critical NHS and public health services owing to the overwhelming financial and operational pressures they are facing, according to research.more

The hidden cost of rising workplace sickness in the UK has increased to more than £100bn a year, largely caused by a loss of productivity amid “staggering” levels of presenteeism, a report warns.more

A scandal publicized in Italy ended with the dismissal of the director of the emergency service in Messina, Sicily, and the initiation of disciplinary proceedings. A man who went to the emergency room with a tibia fracture had his leg wrapped in a cardboard box because there were no orthopedic splints.more

In most EU Member States, from January 1, 2025, the use and export of fillings containing mercury will be banned. By 2027 at the latest, EU countries will also stop producing, importing and exporting certain lamps containing mercury. A new EU regulation on mercury entered into force on Tuesday.more

GPs across England will start capping the number of patients they are willing to see, after the British Medical Association (BMA) announced an immediate work-to-rule action.more

Compared with older generations, Generation X and Millennials in the US have a higher risk of developing 17 cancers, suggests a new report published in The Lancet Public Health.more

Analysis of data on 46 million adults showed that the number of heart attacks, strokes and blood clots of various types decreased after COVID-19 vaccination. Those who were vaccinated were at lower risk of such problems than those who were not vaccinated.more

The body responsible for inspecting NHS hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes in England is not fit for purpose, the health secretary has said. An independent review found, external inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) lacked experience - some had never been into a hospital before, while some care home inspectors had never met a person with dementia.more

The Department of Health (DoH) has secured a derogation from the EU's new mercury regulations. Northern Ireland dentists can continue to use dental amalgam until 31 December 2034, or until the date agreed by the global Minamata Convention, to which the UK is a signatory, whichever is earlier.more