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Since January 2025, apples have been the official fruit of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, an export hit for years and the most popular fruit in our country. Apples are on a roll. Most importantly, the number of people who eat apples regularly is growing. It increased "January to January" by 1.3 million people, approaching 10 million.more

A new warning has been issued for people to take precautions as raft of different winter viruses spread across the UK. The UK Health Security Agency issued the warning on Thursday morning. It comes as people across the UK are being hit by flu, COVID, RSV and norovirus, as well as the lesser-known hMPV and the common cold. more

During illness, nearly 53% of Poles reach for an electronic thermometer. Of these, almost 25% use a touch-sensitive device, and over 28% use a non-contact device. These are the conclusions of a recently published report entitled "How do Poles measure their body temperature during illness?", based on a special public opinion survey.more

Young people in the UK support the idea of ​​a tobacco-free generation, according to research by the University of Nottingham. They want to be involved in helping the government implement such an approach.more

A range of Coca-Cola products have been recalled in the UK after the firm's bottling partner said it had identified "elevated levels" of a chemical called chlorate. Cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, and Sprite Zero sent to cafes and restaurants are being withdrawn as well as 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks sent to UK supermarkets.more

Healthier food grew more expensive at twice the rate of less healthy options in the UK over the last two years, a study has found. Food that is lower in fat, salt and sugar is now more than twice as expensive per calorie than less healthy products, according to the Food Foundation’s annual Broken Plate report.more

A quarter of people in England experienced poor NHS care over the last year but fewer than one in 10 of them complained about it, a report by the patient watchdog has revealed.more

Pharmacy leaders have issued a fresh warning over the online sale of weight-loss jabs insisting there is still a risk to patient safety.more

The number of children and young people in England with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria recorded by a GP has risen fiftyfold over 10 years, researchers have found, though numbers are still relatively small.more

Two-thirds of people with long Covid struggle with reduced physical performance and perform worse on cognitive tests for a year or more after infection, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine.more

President Donald Trump's announced withdrawal of the US from the World Health Organisation (WHO) is dangerous for both the US and other countries, assessed Professor Robert Ostergard of the University of Nevada. In his view, the decision could contribute to weakening and delaying the global response to the next pandemic.more

A knowledge gap around cervical screenings is currently "costing lives", a cancer charity says. The Eve Appeal says more women need to know they can ask for adjustments to their cervical screenings, which can be painful, uncomfortable or distressing for some.more

A 40-year-old nurse underwent the first operation in the UK to remove a brain tumour through the eye socket. Neurosurgeons performed a similar operation in Poland in October 2024. This is a new method of removing previously inoperable brain tumours or very risky ones.more

The proportion of younger workers needing time off for stress has grown compared with older colleagues, according to a report on burnout which also revealed far fewer feel comfortable opening up to bosses about the pressure they are under.more

Scientists from the British University College London (UCL) are testing the psychedelic substance DMT, an ingredient in the ritual drink ayahuasca, used by indigenous communities of the Amazon as a potential means of supporting the treatment of alcoholism, the Guardian reported.more

Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year, which falls on the third Monday of January, does not exist, reminds psychologist Dr. Magdalena Nowicka from SWPS University. It was a marketing ploy and was designated without the use of reliable scientific methodology.more

Sir Sadiq Khan has been urged to hold a review into whether the capital’s water supply should be fluoridated to reduce tooth decay among Londoners. Following a cross-party investigation, the London Assembly’s health committee has, among other recommendations, told the mayor the move could play a valuable part in improving oral health across the capital. more

There has been a rise in the proportion of women seeking abortions despite using "natural" methods to prevent pregnancy, like fertility tracking apps, a study in England and Wales suggests.more

People are being “overdiagnosed” with obesity, leading medics have warned as they called for a “reframing” of the way the condition is diagnosed. Academics have suggested that a body mass index (BMI) score is not “nuanced” enough to measure obesity and more assessments are needed before someone is told they are obese.more

Patients are dying in hospital corridors and going undiscovered for hours, while others who suffer heart attacks cannot be given CPR because of overcrowding in walkways, a bombshell report on the state of the NHS has revealed.more

The Princess of Wales has revealed she is in remission from cancer after making an emotional return to the hospital where she received treatment. In a message posted on social media, Catherine spoke of her "relief" and said she remained "focused on recovery".more

Dozens of British women have reported their breasts ballooning in size after receiving a Covid vaccine, MailOnline revealed. The revelation comes days after shocking images showed how a 19-year-old Canadian woman's breast quadrupled in size in what experts believe is a rare reaction to Pfizer's Covid jab dubbed the 'Pfizer boob job'.more

Crowded accident and emergency wards mean only 15% of department heads are confident they could deal with a major incident such as a terror attack or rail disaster, new research has revealed. In a survey of clinical directors and consultants at 71 emergency departments in England, all said their A&E was crowded, with more than 70% saying patients had to wait in corridors or ambulances.more

Patients wait an average of more than four months for medical advice, examination, treatment or surgery. This is the longest in the history of the Watch Health Care Foundation's measurements of accessibility to guaranteed health services conducted since 2012.more

Plans for an upgraded NHS App to allow more patients in England to book treatments and appointments will be part of a package of measures unveiled by the government on Monday. The changes will allow patients who need non-emergency elective treatment to choose from a range of providers, including those in the private sector.more