# Health
A panic attack or a heart attack: how to recognise the danger in time and save a life
Chest pain, a racing heartbeat and shortness of breath — these symptoms can indicate anything from severe stress to a life-threatening heart condition. It can be difficult to tell exactly what is happening to your body in a critical moment, but it is vital to know
Most families with children with disabilities live on the poverty line — a study
Most families with children with disabilities have an income of up to 20,000 hryvnias a month. Furthermore, the mothers of these children often experience anxiety and symptoms of depression, and in some cases, they contemplate self-harm.
The switch to summer time poses a number of health risks: how to adapt
On the night of 29 March, Ukrainians will set their clocks forward by one hour. This means less sleep and the body will have to adjust to a new rhythm. For many, this change is a real challenge: it can lead to fatigue, irritability and sleep problems. However, you can prepare yourself in advance.
The UK has issued a warning about a new wave of meningitis following the deaths of students
The UK Health Security Agency has warned that the meningitis outbreak, which began in the county of Kent, could intensify in the coming weeks and months. However, the risk of widespread infection among the local population has been assessed as remote.
The U420 chain of shops, promoted by bloggers, sells drugs disguised as souvenirs — an investigation
The large-scale U420 chain, whose shops are opening in large numbers across the country, was selling a particularly dangerous psychotropic substance disguised as souvenirs.
UN meteorologists have described the last ten years as the hottest on record
The period from 2015 to 2025 was the hottest since official UN records began. The year 2024 was the most exceptional: temperatures were around 1.55°C higher than average.
A shrapnel fragment in the heart and an amputation: a soldier in critical condition has been saved in Kyiv
Specialists at the M.M. Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery snatched soldier Volodymyr from the clutches of death. The doctors managed to perform an extremely complex operation and remove a foreign object from the soldier’s heart
Experts have explained why women need more sleep than men
Women are more likely than men to experience sleep disturbances due to stress, household responsibilities and hormonal changes. Experts emphasise that the need for quality rest changes with age — from the period of active working life through to the menopause.
India is preparing to flood the market with cheap copies of Ozempic
In India, following the expiry of the patent protection for semaglutide, at least 12 major manufacturers of generic versions of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug are set to enter the market. One of them plans to sell the injectable form from 1,290 rupees per month, whilst the starting price of the Wegovy pen in the country is around 10,480 rupees.
eFood is being launched in Ukraine – a unified system for business and regulatory oversight
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution on the launch of the eFood pilot project – the Unified State Electronic System for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.
The ‘Affordable Medicines’ scheme has been expanded: a further 37 medicines have been added to the list
The Ministry of Health has approved an updated list of medicines and medical devices eligible for reimbursement under the ‘Affordable Medicines’ programme. The relevant order will come into force on 31 March.
У росії силовики супроводжують масовий забій худоби, який пояснюють «небезпечним захворюванням»
У Новосибірській області росії помітили залучення силовиків до масового знищення худоби на місцевих фермах. Уряд пояснює це спалахами інфекційного захворювання тварин.
