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Pediatrician Andrey Korsunov explained that colds are caused by viruses, not by cold or wet clothing, but hypothermia can reduce local immunity. He recommended the layering principle: synthetics or wool on the bottom layer, fleece in the middle, waterproof outerwear and waterproof footwear.
Javlon TursunovDental surgeon Valentin Shopov told Life.ru that blood on the toothbrush is most often associated with bacterial plaque and gingivitis, but can be a sign of diabetes, clotting disorders, vitamin deficiencies, anticoagulant use and, in rare cases, blood diseases including leukemias. According to him, it is important to find out the cause rather than pick a toothpaste for the symptom.
Javlon TursunovResidents of various areas of the Gaza Strip, including the Nuseirat and Al-Tawam camps, report a periodically appearing smell resembling sewage. Gaza's civil defence says Israel is behind it and that the smell was sprayed from the air. Gaza authorities cannot identify the substance due to a lack of laboratory equipment. The Israeli side is not presented in the publication.
Javlon TursunovAccording to Life.ru citing SHOT, doctors are being approached en masse by e-cigarette users aged 16–40 with symptoms resembling early signs of COPD — an incurable lung disease. Pulmonologist Alexey Nikishenkov reported a 30% increase in complications over the year. Meanwhile, in North Ossetia, where a ban on vape sales has been in effect since September 1, 2026, e-cigarettes continue to be sold.
Sevara AzamovaThe SHOT PROVERKA investigation focuses on vapes sold to children as 'nicotine-free'. Journalists traced the path from tobacco shops to manufacturers, sent samples to a laboratory and spoke with victims. It also recalls a possible 'generational ban' on nicotine-containing products for those born after 2009.
Javlon TursunovThe government of England has announced plans: only trained doctors and certain medical professionals will be able to perform liquid BBLs, vampire facials and deep peels; procedures for minors will be banned, with offenders facing fines of up to £4,000. Consultations will take place before the bill is introduced to parliament in spring 2027.
Javlon TursunovMonica Thomas from Suffolk and Claire Baumer from Kent told the BBC about years of misdiagnosis with lichen sclerosus — an inflammatory condition affecting the genitals. According to a University of Bristol estimate, it affects around 1% of women, but researchers believe this figure is an underestimate due to taboo and late diagnosis.
Aziz KarimovBangladeshi authorities reported an increase in measles-related deaths to 1,201 after five more children died. Since mid-March there have been more than 214,000 suspected cases and over 23,000 confirmed ones. More than 20 million children have been vaccinated since April.
Aziz KarimovAccording to ONS data, over 1.1 million UK residents who have never smoked use vapes, and their number is growing. The BBC story's subjects describe psychological dependence and habit, experts point to marketing and risks, while support for quitting vaping remains limited.
Aziz KarimovThe condition of 70-year-old Pope Leo XIV after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung is steadily improving. Blood tests and a chest X-ray on the fourth day of hospitalization at Rome's Gemelli hospital confirmed positive dynamics, Vatican doctors reported.
Otabek YusupovThe World Health Organization called on states to strengthen protection of populations from lead poisoning. According to the organization's estimate, lead exposure causes more than 3.5 million deaths annually, and hundreds of millions of children are at risk. The statement was made ahead of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 18–24).
Aziz KarimovA BBC journalist describes how her 12-year-old son persistently asks to buy protein powder. Dietitians and a paediatrician explain: teenagers with a balanced diet get enough protein from food, while supplements have side effects and are less strictly regulated than medicines.
Otabek YusupovStartup Hiyd has developed a thin biometric sensor that attaches to the back of an already-worn watch using micro-suction technology. The device, 2.7 mm thick and weighing 7 g, tracks heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep and other metrics. The company is preparing to present at TechCrunch Disrupt and launch on Kickstarter in November.
Sardor QodirovThe Holy See's press service announced that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The Pontiff underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his left lung, and histological examination confirmed an adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old Pope was operated on at the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital; the surgery lasted about 90 minutes without complications. Recovery is expected to take about a week, and all of the Pontiff's meetings have been canceled until October 20.
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