# Health
The government is tightening control over drug prices: Svyrydenko tells about new rules
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed relevant authorities to regularly check the cost of medicines, and pharmacies face fines for unreasonable markups.
Danish engineer develops prostheses for Ukrainian veterans
Danish engineer Lasse Werner Madsen founded a prosthetics company and helped more than a thousand Ukrainian veterans adapt to life after their injuries.
Ukraine has attracted over $125 million from the World Bank for education and healthcare
The state budget of Ukraine has received more than $125 million in concessional financing from the World Bank under the LEARN and THRIVE projects. The funds will be used to support education, healthcare and reforms in these areas
Youth lasts longer than previously thought: brain research has redefined age boundaries
Scientists from Cambridge have established that youth lasts much longer than previously thought — the brain remains in a "young" state until the age of 32. The new study identified five separate stages of its development and key age-related turning points.
Meta has discontinued research that proved the negative impact of Facebook on mental health
Meta has discontinued internal research on the impact of Facebook on mental health after interim results showed a deterioration in users' emotional well-being.
The government is preparing to increase salaries in the social services sector: up to 17 thousand hryvnias in salary.
The government plans to increase the official salaries of social workers, medical professionals, and educators in the social services sector by 2.5 times. This was announced by Minister of Social Policy Denys Ulyutin during the Forum of the Association of Frontline Cities and Communities.
The body produces insulin again: a new method offers hope to patients with type 1 diabetes
Scientists announced a breakthrough in the treatment of type 1 diabetes — the new therapy VX-880 allows the body to produce insulin again. The initial results of clinical trials showed long-lasting effectiveness in most patients.
IQOS manufacturer changed its claims about its properties – AMCU
It concerns information about the lower health risk of such products compared to cigarettes.
Scientists have advanced towards growing teeth in the laboratory
Scientists are working to learn how to grow real human teeth in laboratory conditions.
Sugar substitute in diet drinks turned out to be dangerous for the liver
Research: artificially sweetened and sweet beverages are associated with an increased risk of liver diseases.
Research has found that musicians feel pain differently than other people
Researchers have noticed that musicians who perform repetitive movements for years and often experience discomfort perceive pain differently.
Aspirin reduces the risk of recurrence of one of the most dangerous types of cancer
The research team for the first time proved in a randomized clinical trial that low doses of aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer recurrence.
