Over the past day, six people in Rivne region were hospitalized with hypothermia, two of whom died. Cases were recorded in Rivne and Sarny districts.
Candidate of Medical Sciences Otto Stoika spoke about the optimal temperature and humidity indicators in the home, which affect well-being and immunity. The optimal temperature is +18 to 24 degrees Celsius, humidity - from 40 to 60%.
The Main Investigation Department of the National Police has completed the investigation into the death of Odesa businessman Adnan Kivan at the Odrex clinic. Two doctors are accused of improper performance of duties, which led to the patient's death.
The licensing commission of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine completed the inspection of two legal entities associated with the scandalous Odesa clinic Odrex on January 8, but the regulator's decision has not yet been made public. According to established practice, the Ministry of Health adopts such orders within a week, so the current pause seems atypical. The delay amid criminal proceedings and a possible conflict of interest only reinforces public questions about the impartiality of the regulator.
Authorities in Berkeley, California, have warned pet owners about an outbreak of leptospirosis, detected in rats and two dogs near a homeless encampment. The disease, transmitted through the urine of infected animals, poses a threat to dogs and can be fatal.
The US Department of Health is beginning to study the impact of mobile device radiation on humans. The FDA has removed pages from its website that claimed mobile phones were completely safe.
In Kyiv, a 53-year-old man complaining of chest pain underwent coronary artery stenting. This restored blood flow and saved the patient's life.
Starting January 1, 2026, polio vaccination in Ukraine will be carried out only with inactivated vaccine. The vaccination schedule is changing, consisting of 5 doses, and the booster shot at 14 years of age is canceled.
In the week from January 5 to 11, 2026, 121,497 people in Ukraine fell ill with ARVI, and 360 with COVID-19. The incidence of ARVI increased by 15.2%, and COVID-19 by 29.6%.
An investigation has been launched in Zakarpattia into the death of a 12-year-old girl who was hospitalized from a private dental clinic in Uzhhorod. The child was in intensive care for 9 days but died.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the Ministry of Health and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection to control drug prices. Fines are provided for markup violations, and reports will be submitted weekly.
The Ministry of Health may revoke two more medical licenses of the Odrex clinic due to violations of licensing conditions. This concerns LLC "Medical House "Odrex" and LLC "Center of Medicine", which are involved in a number of criminal cases.
Nestlé recalled, but retail sells: a batch of dangerous baby food found in Ukraine.
Since the beginning of 2026, seven people have died in Ukraine's waters, including a child born in 2023. The SES warns about the fragility of ice and reminds of safety rules.
The Ministry of Health conducted an inspection of LLC "Medical House "Odrex" and "Center of Medicine" within the framework of criminal cases regarding alleged fraud and improper treatment. Earlier, the Ministry of Health had already revoked the license of one of Odrex's legal entities due to its refusal to provide documentation.
In Prykarpattia, an ambulance with a sick child got stuck on a snowy road. SES rescuers promptly assisted the medics.
The StopOdrex website has become a public space for documenting the stories of people who consider themselves or their relatives to have been harmed by treatment at the private Odesa clinic Odrex. It stores stories that, according to the authors, disappeared from other review platforms. During its existence, the StopOdrex website has already been twice targeted for blocking by companies associated with the clinic. Activists are convinced: it is these stories that are annoying the Odrex clinic.
A 34-year-old plastic surgeon in Kyiv has been notified of suspicion for damaging the facial nerve of a 39-year-old patient during surgery. The woman paid 7,200 euros for a brow lift and rhinoplasty, resulting in impaired facial expressions on the left side of her face.
Relatives of deceased patients of the Odrex clinic in Odesa claim that funeral services learn about the death before they do. They suspect that the medical facility cooperates with the Anubis funeral home.
In Lviv, two medical facilities, including a center for victims of captivity and torture, are without power. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported that electric transport is resuming operation but expressed outrage over the power outage at hospitals.
Given the events in Lviv, the relevant authorities will conduct checks on the facts of possible violations of the Government's decision.
The Kyiv City State Organization announces free HPV vaccination for girls aged 9-14. The procedure is available in the capital's primary care centers at the expense of the city budget.
Weather conditions contribute to injuries due to falls. Learn how to move correctly on black ice and what to do for open and closed fractures.
The Ministry of Health will inspect another company behind the scandalous Odesa private clinic Odrex, where patients die – LLC "Medical House "Odrex"". The reason was the prosecutor's appeal within the framework of criminal proceedings.
A five-year-old boy from Odesa, who was admitted to intensive care after a visit to the dentist, is alive. The child is in the hospital and is receiving the necessary care.
In 2025, over 260,000 Ukrainians, including 17% children, received psychosocial and psychiatric care. Services were provided at all levels of medical care, from family doctors to specialized Mental Health Centers.
For the first time, quotas for medical cannabis-based substances have been determined, and the needs of the opioid substitution therapy program and codeine export have been taken into account.
Barry Manilow successfully underwent surgery after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Thanks to early detection of the cancer, the musician will not need chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Actress Evangeline Lilly reported severe cognitive impairment after a head injury in May 2025. A recent brain scan revealed a decrease in functional capacity in almost all areas of her brain.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on adaptive badminton as a fast racket sport that is ideal for veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war. This sport is recommended for physical recovery, especially for injuries to limbs, spinal cord, and PTSD.
