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A University of Michigan survey found that nearly half of parents of teenagers aged 13–17 reported their children consuming protein products over the past year. The German Nutrition Society (DGE) believes that healthy people, including athletes, do not need special protein supplements, and that excess protein can harm the kidneys and contribute to excess weight.
Aziz KarimovThis weekend, many countries will turn their clocks back one hour to winter time. A published analysis of the health effects of daylight saving time indicates that permanent standard time is better for biological clocks, sleep and mood, because it preserves morning light in winter.
Shahnoza ErgashevaClinical pharmacologist Ekaterina Rumyantseva explained that when several supplements are combined, the doses of overlapping components add up. Excess vitamin B6 can damage the peripheral nerves, while excess zinc can interfere with copper absorption and cause anemia. The doctor advises checking the full ingredient lists of all supplements before starting a new one.
Otabek YusupovOtorhinolaryngologist Igor Manevich told Gazeta.Ru which actions are dangerous when a bone gets stuck in the throat and in which cases emergency care is needed.
Otabek YusupovFormer New Zealand center Sonny Bill Williams revealed that he underwent heart surgery after a congenital defect was discovered. According to the 41-year-old athlete, doctors called what happened a miracle: without the intervention, he could have died suddenly.
Javlon TursunovHealth Ministry pulmonologist Yevgeny Popov said that vape vapor irritates the lungs less, which leads people to take more puffs, and the volume of harmful substances is comparable to tobacco smoking. He also noted risks of nicotine addiction, heart disease, and gastrointestinal illness. Reminder: from March 1, 2027, regions will be able to temporarily ban vape sales.
Javlon TursunovAccording to SHOT PROVERKA, in 2026 two child deaths linked to vapes were recorded in Russia, and 12 more people were hospitalized. Ten regions have already passed laws banning the sale of e-cigarettes, and in 19 the issue is being discussed. From March 1, 2027, regions will gain the right to impose a full ban on retail vape sales as part of a five-year experiment.
Sevara AzamovaIndonesia's Health Ministry reported 333,470 cases of acute respiratory infections linked to forest and land fires, with 4,522 new cases registered in a single day. Air quality in six priority provinces has reached hazardous levels. President Prabowo Subianto said companies responsible for repeated fires could lose their concessions, while protests took place in Samarinda demanding the fires be declared a national disaster.
Sevara AzamovaA Chinese woman suffered fractures of five ribs and a crack in another after tight hugs with her husband. Doctors explained that sharp squeezing hugs create uneven pressure on the chest, and gave recommendations on hug strength and bone strengthening.
Sevara AzamovaPsychotherapist Yevgeny Kulhavchuk named three signs that distinguish the consequences of COVID-19 from burnout: deterioration of condition 12–48 hours after exertion, difficulty initiating actions while desire remains, and brain fog. According to him, up to 44% of people with long COVID have clinically significant symptoms of depression, so both conditions need to be treated.
Sevara AzamovaAfnan Shanavas from the UAE began complaining of pain at 16, but doctors attributed her symptoms to stress and referred her to a psychologist. The diagnosis — inflammatory polyarthropathy and ankylosing spondylitis — was made only at 26, after a positive ANA test and worsening of her condition after pregnancy. Doctors note that arthritis can occur at any age.
Sevara AzamovaSenior Lecturer at the Department of Surgery of the State University of Education Alexander Umnov stated that even 50–100 ml of wine per day cannot be considered harmless. According to him, the WHO does not recognize a safe dose of alcohol, and ethanol is linked to the risk of cancer, liver disease, heart disease, and the development of dependence.
Sevara AzamovaEndocrinologist Maria Matveeva told Izvestia that up to 40% of the population suffers from thyroid diseases, and in 80% of cases they are linked to iodine deficiency. She recommended iodized salt and seafood, named daily iodine norms, and warned against taking supplements on one's own.
Sevara AzamovaProfessor Pavel Berezhansky of Sechenov University reported severe lung damage in a 16-year-old teenager who vaped. According to him, about 90% of lung tissue is damaged, and quitting vaping does not guarantee recovery — inflammation may lead to fibrosis.
Sevara AzamovaYulia Verbitskaya-Linnik told Gazeta.Ru that 88-year-old Lidia Fedoseeva-Shukshina, hospitalized on October 14 with heart failure, remains in intensive care in a stably grave condition. The actress is experiencing heart rhythm disturbance, weakness and confusion. Her daughter Olga refuted rumors of memory loss.
Javlon TursunovBlogger Aiza-Liluna Ai said she flew to Seoul to have a benign breast growth removed, but the surgery had to be postponed due to a cold. According to her, an ultrasound showed the growth had not changed in size. Aiza urged women to regularly check their breasts and not skip doctor visits.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to SHOT, Russians have begun eating live healer beetles hoping to cure arthrosis and gout. One woman with diagnosed coxarthrosis swallowed 930 insects over two months without giving up the medications prescribed by her doctor. Doctors warn that there is no scientific evidence of the method's effectiveness and that there is a risk of allergic reactions.
Javlon TursunovTsargrad.tv columnist Elena Khmel explained how to adjust one's diet in autumn and winter to support immunity. She recommended a mixture of dried fruits with nuts and honey (with caveats for people with diabetes and allergies), bone broth, fermented foods, liver once a week, and sardines 2–3 times a week.
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