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Ebola in Congo spreads to two new border regions
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Ebola in Congo spreads to two new border regions

The World Health Organization reported that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to two new health districts — South Ubangi and Haut-Uele, located in border areas. Medical services are struggling to control the situation in these regions. The disease's expansion into new border zones raises concerns about the risk of the virus crossing borders.

Is WHO responding fast enough to Ebola's spread in Congo?

Al Jazeera · 11h ago · Source ↗

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Gut microbiota: how diet and lifestyle shape bacteria in your intestines
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Gut microbiota: how diet and lifestyle shape bacteria in your intestines

Gut microbiota performs metabolic functions, supports the immune system, and communicates with the brain. Microbiota disorders are not visible in a mirror or standard blood tests. What we eat and how we live — diet, activity, stress — directly shape its composition and diversity.

Is a healthy diet enough to care for your gut microbiota?

WP Kobieta · 21h ago · Source ↗

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Sexual compulsions may affect 5% of population and bring no pleasure, says Dr Kowalewska
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Sexual compulsions may affect 5% of population and bring no pleasure, says Dr Kowalewska

Dr Ewelina Kowalewska, a psychologist and researcher of compulsive sexual behavior, explains that this problem has grown hidden for years and may affect as much as 5% of the population. The disorder differs from high sexual drive in that compulsive behaviors bring no pleasure and are driven by difficult emotions. Kowalewska also debunks the myth that the problem affects only men.

Should compulsive sexual behaviors be treated like any other addiction?

WP Kobieta · 22h ago · Source ↗

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Poland's health fund may face 3.6 billion zloty shortfall for children's care in 2026
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Poland's health fund may face 3.6 billion zloty shortfall for children's care in 2026

According to Rzeczpospolita, the National Health Fund may lack sufficient funds in 2026 to cover healthcare services for patients under 18. The financing gap could reach 3.6 billion zloty, threatening access to medical care for children and youth.

Should the government urgently increase the health fund's spending on children's treatment?

Business Insider Polska · 22h ago · Source ↗

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Government proposes 240 zloty/hour cap for doctors as hospital directors warn
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Government proposes 240 zloty/hour cap for doctors as hospital directors warn

The government has submitted a healthcare reform package to parliament that would impose an hourly rate ceiling of 240 zloty for physicians and restrict working hours. The aim is to curb very high medical salaries, but hospital directors warn the new rules could create staffing and organizational problems in facilities.

Will the hourly rate cap for doctors improve the situation in Polish healthcare?

Rzeczpospolita · 23h ago · Source ↗

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IJHARS: labeling irregularities on bread in over half of stores checked
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IJHARS: labeling irregularities on bread in over half of stores checked

The Inspection of Commercial Quality of Agricultural and Food Products inspected producers and shops selling packaged baked goods, including hot dog buns and toast bread. Irregularities were found in over half of the inspected entities. The problems mainly concerned misleading or non-compliant labels.

Should bread producers face stricter penalties for incorrect labels?

Interia Kobieta · 1d ago · Source ↗

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Midwife: age is not the only risk factor for pregnancy after 35
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Midwife: age is not the only risk factor for pregnancy after 35

A discussion about social pressure on women regarding motherhood resurfaced during the reality show "Girls of Warsaw." Midwife Ewa Kwiecińska explains that simply turning 35 does not automatically mean a "geriatric pregnancy" and its associated risks. Many factors, not just age, influence risk assessment.

Should the term "geriatric pregnancy" be withdrawn from medical use?

WP Kobieta · 1d ago · Source ↗

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Poznań doctors test drug to halt type 1 diabetes in children
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Poznań doctors test drug to halt type 1 diabetes in children

Physicians in Poznań are running trials on a drug designed to stop the immune system from destroying pancreatic beta cells that produce insulin. The drug is being tested in children including five-year-old Bruno, who is set to receive it soon. Benefits include more stable blood sugar, lower insulin doses, and delayed serious complications, meaning greater freedom for patients.

Should the state fund access to new type 1 diabetes-blocking drugs for all children?

Wyborcza Poznań · 1d ago · Source ↗

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New test cuts brain tumor diagnosis from weeks to hours
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New test cuts brain tumor diagnosis from weeks to hours

British scientists have developed a diagnostic test that identifies brain tumor type within hours instead of weeks. This allows patients to start treatment much sooner and avoid prolonged diagnostic uncertainty. Faster tumor classification also enables more precise therapy selection.

Should the new diagnostic test be prioritized in public hospitals?

BBC Health · 1d ago · Source ↗

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CDC opens COVID-19 vaccine orders for children after month-long delay
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CDC opens COVID-19 vaccine orders for children after month-long delay

The United States opened orders Thursday for COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026–2027 season under the Vaccines for Children program, which provides free shots to low-income children — after nearly a month of unexplained delay. FDA approved the vaccines in late August, but CDC delayed launching orders. The Trump administration gave no clear reason; concerns have risen over the influence of anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Should CDC's delay in distributing COVID-19 vaccines to children be investigated?

Ars Technica · 1d ago · Source ↗

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Why some patients don't respond to GLP-1 drugs: scientists seek answers
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Why some patients don't respond to GLP-1 drugs: scientists seek answers

GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide are hailed as a breakthrough in obesity treatment, yet some patients experience no weight loss from them. Researchers are intensively investigating the causes of this variability, hoping results will enable new therapies and personalized weight loss plans. The findings were published in Nature.

Should GLP-1 drugs be publicly funded for all obese patients?

Nature · 1d ago · Source ↗

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AI now decides if patients get treatment: insurer rejects claims en masse
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AI now decides if patients get treatment: insurer rejects claims en masse

Artificial intelligence programs used by UnitedHealth Group, America's largest health insurer, automatically deny treatment coverage requests, directly affecting patients' health and lives. Critics say the algorithms operate without transparency and proper medical oversight, with serious consequences for the sick — setting aside the debate over AI's existential risks.

Should AI have the right to decide whether patients receive treatment?

Vox · 1d ago · Source ↗

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Pharmaceutical regulator withdraws drug batch after glass fragment found in vial
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Pharmaceutical regulator withdraws drug batch after glass fragment found in vial

Poland's pharmaceutical authority has pulled an entire drug batch from circulation after discovering a large glass fragment in one vial. Unable to rule out the defect affecting other packages from the same series, the regulator is removing the product from all pharmacies and wholesalers across the country.

Are medicine quality controls in Poland adequate?

Wprost Zdrowie · 1d ago · Source ↗

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Trump's FDA pick says MMR vaccine is safe and effective
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Trump's FDA pick says MMR vaccine is safe and effective

Dr. Heidi Overton, nominated by Donald Trump to head the FDA, told the Senate that the MMR vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella is "safe and effective" and represents the "best tool" in fighting the ongoing measles epidemic. The remarks came weeks after Overton stood behind Trump as he suggested the vaccine might be "quite deadly".

Should Overton be confirmed as FDA chief despite her earlier silence on MMR?

The Guardian Health · 1d ago · Source ↗

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25-year-old in Colchester dies from caffeine tablet overdose
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25-year-old in Colchester dies from caffeine tablet overdose

Alfie Goddard, 25, from Colchester, was found on the street barefoot and vomiting blood. Taken to hospital, he died shortly after admission. An investigation found caffeine overdose was the cause of death; his room contained numerous packets of caffeine tablets.

Should caffeine tablets be available without a prescription?

Fakt Wydarzenia · 1d ago · Source ↗

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26-year-old Wiktoria lost all reproductive organs after gynecologist's surgery
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26-year-old Wiktoria lost all reproductive organs after gynecologist's surgery

A 26-year-old woman named Wiktoria testified in court that after gynecological surgery she was told by a doctor: "you have nothing left there." She claims that as a result of the procedure she lost all reproductive organs and her chance to have a child. The case concerns trust in the medical system and physician accountability for medical errors.

Do Polish courts adequately punish doctors for medical errors?

Wyborcza Poznań · 1d ago · Source ↗

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Stopping Ozempic increases heart attack and stroke risk by up to 22%
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Stopping Ozempic increases heart attack and stroke risk by up to 22%

Experts warn that discontinuing GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 22%. Many patients stop treatment due to high costs or side effects, unaware of the dangers. The positive metabolic changes brought by these drugs reverse much faster than previously thought.

Should GLP-1 drugs be covered by insurance to prevent treatment discontinuation?

GeekWeek · 1d ago · Source ↗

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Safety Gate alert: pepper mill withdrawn from EU sale
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Safety Gate alert: pepper mill withdrawn from EU sale

The EU's Safety Gate platform has issued an urgent alert over the withdrawal of a popular pepper mill from sale. The product may pose a health risk to users. The notice appeared on the rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products.

Does the EU Safety Gate database effectively protect consumers from dangerous products?

Interia Kobieta · 1d ago · Source ↗

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Over 540 million pounds for reproductive health: Britain among major donors

An international conference announced commitments exceeding 540 million pounds for reproductive and maternal care. The funds aim to prevent millions of unwanted pregnancies and tens of thousands of maternal deaths. The United Kingdom is one of the key donors, despite global cuts to foreign aid threatening access to contraception and life-saving medicines.

Should wealthy countries increase funding for reproductive health in developing nations?

The Independent World · 1d ago · Source ↗

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NFZ from 2027: end of visiting physicians for orthopedic and urological surgery

Starting January 2027, major orthopedic and urological operations will only be permitted in departments with full facilities on-site. NFZ aims to eliminate the practice of so-called "suitcase doctors" — specialists who travel only for procedures. The changes will also cover primary healthcare and increase patient safety.

Will banning suitcase doctors improve patient safety in Poland?

Gazeta Prawna · 1d ago · Source ↗

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