Folic acid - essential for a healthy pregnancy!
Folic acid should be supplemented by every woman who wants to become a mother in the near future. However, it will not always be absorbed correctly. Folic acid malabsorption can be caused by a...
Headaches in blood pressure disorders
Everyone has experiencedheadaches in their lifetime. For some patients, primary headaches accompany them throughout their lives. In the majority of cases, however, these headaches are not a symptom...
Natural childbirth: stages, advantages and disadvantages
After waiting nine months for the baby, many women wonder which type of birth they should choose. The pregnancy can either be terminated by a natural birth (or natural childbirth) or by caesarean...
Discover effective ways to treat bloating!
Flatulence is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints. Although they are usually not dangerous, they can make life less comfortable. The feeling of fullness, tightness in the abdomen and...
Internet heckling - how to combat it?
Online heckling is a relatively new phenomenon, having emerged with the rise of discussion forums and social networking sites. The phenomenon of hate speech can affect not only public figures, but...
How does the pacemaker work?
In a healthy heart, the function of the pacemaker is performed by the sinus node, which generates an electrical impulse. The conduction system consists of the atrioventricular node, the His bundle...
Types of biopsy
A biopsy still remains one of the main ways to diagnose cancer. Basically, this procedure involves taking a small piece of disease tissue for examination under a microscope, sometimes also with the...
'Depression - let's talk about it'. World Health Day
Every year, World Health Day is celebrated in April. In 2017, the WHO is focusing on one mental disorder - depression. What caught the organisation's attention? The increasing prevalence of...
Which disease entity is hidden under the mysterious symbol XXY?
Klinefelter's syndrome is categorised as a genetic disease that causes a change in the karyotype. What are the characteristics of Klinefelter syndrome? Who is affected? What is the course of...
Food allergy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A food allergy may be a permanent allergy, or it may resolve after a specific period of time of elimination of the antigen in question from the diet.
Bowel pain - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Pain on passing stool is the subjective sensation of discomfort on defecation. Older children report it themselves, in younger children the most common symptom is crying when passing stool or fear of...
Scanty menstruation - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Minor menstrual bleeding during which there is a blood loss of no more than 50 ml. It can last for several days as well as occur in the form of prolonged spotting.
Heart palpitations - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A properly functioning circulatory system enables you to function efficiently and actively in everyday life. However, there are congenital defects, genetic predispositions, illnesses or injuries...
Diet for healthy eyes
Only a small number of people know how to feed their eyes properly. We don't understand that the foods we eat every day have a key impact on the quality of vision and the condition of our eyes....
What are the benefits of boxing training?
Boxing is not only a combat sport but also an excellent way to improve physical fitness and mental health. Thanks to its dynamic nature and variety of techniques, boxing develops strength, endurance,...
What are the benefits of eating cucumbers?
Thanks to their high water content, cucumbers are an excellent way to hydrate the body. Eating cucumbers helps to maintain water-electrolyte balance, which is crucial for the body to function...
Impact of mental disorders on suicidal behaviour
Ongoing research shows that a large proportion of people who take their own lives are people with mental disorders, including psychosis.
Prebiotics in allergy prevention
In March 2016, an article containing the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) guidelines for the prevention of allergic diseases was published in the World Allergy Organization Journal. Among other...
Nose bleeding - first aid
Nose bleeding can occur in any person, regardless of age. What can cause nosebleeds and how to respond to them?
Electric scooters - bane or need of our times?
Electric scooters have recently become very popular. In many cities, you can rent these vehicles via an app on your phone, in addition to which many people choose to buy them. The scooters have...
