# Health
What role does fibre play in maintaining brain health?
New research shows that foods rich in fibre not only prolong life, but also help preserve memory and thinking.
Over 20 trips daily: how the wheelchair transport service operates in Vinnytsia
A free transport service for people with musculoskeletal disorders has been operating in the city for almost two decades.
India attempts to contain Nipah virus outbreak after five cases confirmed
Five cases of infection with the deadly Nipah virus have been reported in the state of West Bengal. Nearly 100 people have been placed under home quarantine, and patients have been isolated in hospitals in Kolkata.
Carbon monoxide poisoning in Kirovohrad region: rescuers remind people of safety rules
In the Novoukrainka district, a woman was hospitalised due to carbon monoxide poisoning, and rescuers are urging people not to ignore basic safety rules.
How much will cigarettes increase in price in Ukraine, and what is behind the price increase?
This year's increase in excise duty rates will again affect the cost of tobacco products — the price of a pack will rise by several hryvnias as part of the European integration policy.
Why autonomous heaters on balconies can become a deadly trap
Experts warn that the use of generators and autonomous heaters in residential buildings poses a direct threat to the lives of residents.
Should Ukraine learn from South Korea the art of doing nothing?
There is a competition in the world where people sit for 90 minutes and do nothing — science proves that such a pause is good for your health.
Екстрене повернення з орбіти: астронавти МКС достроково приземлилися через медичний інцидент
Екіпаж Міжнародної космічної станції вперше в історії здійснив аварійне повернення на Землю після того, як один з астронавтів зіткнувся із серйозною медичною проблемою під час місії.
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.
