Accelerated heart rate - heart disease or neurosis?
An accelerated heart rate does not always indicate a serious illness. It can be a physiological reaction to exertion or emotion, a symptom of an anxiety disorder, but also an indication of heart...
Will resveratrol give us longevity? Find out!
Resveratrol, which is a polyphenol with antioxidant properties, shows anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects against cancer cells. It is mainly found in dark fruits, wine, grape juices and other...
Antihistamine diet - the latest reports
An antihistamine diet is recommended for patients with an abnormal reaction to histamine and involves the elimination of foods rich in histamine and those that trigger its release in the body. Such...
Bariatric surgery a way to treat type 2 diabetes? Check it out!
Bariatric surgery, a way of reducing obesity, also helps with type 2 diabetes. Researchers have the evidence to prove it.
Walking faster may lower diabetes risk
Researchers report: walking at a brisk pace can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, adding that the benefits of a faster pace are noticeable no matter how long you walk. The experts...
Does running boost immunity?
Running has recently become a very popular sport. After the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, many people decided to change something in their lives and started running. But what effect does running...
Can drugs lower cholesterol too much?
Cholesterol is one of the basic building blocks of cell membranes and steroid hormones. It has a huge role in foetal life for brain development, among other things. Healthy babies are born with a...
Metformin reduces thromboembolic risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease affecting almost 500 million people. Numerous complications develop during its course. These include accelerated atherosclerosis, which leads to: heart attacks,...
Complications of type 2 diabetes - what can neglecting your doctor's advice lead to?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in humans. The problem with this disease is that it may be asymptomatic for a very long time, while at the same time various complications...
Sclerotherapy: what is it and when is it carried out?
Varicose veins of the lower limbs are not only an aesthetic defect, but also the cause of unpleasant discomfort for patients - some people with them often experience pain, a burning sensation or...
Czech scientists have discovered a gene mutation that causes starchiasis
Researchers at Charles University in Prague have become the first in the world to find a mutation that may be responsible for AA amyloidosis (starchiasis).
Everything you need to know about statins
Although statins are the most effective known method of fighting bad cholesterol, there are still many Poles who are unaware of what they actually are and their uses.
What is an exercise test and when is it performed?
The exercise stress test is a diagnostic test used in cardiology to identify the cause of problems such as recurrent dyspnoea or dizziness. What is the test, what parameters are monitored, and is the...
Heart attacks are more common in winter
Doctors report more cases of heart attacks and strokes during the cold winter months, especially in December and January. People with cardiovascular disease should not go outside during the cold...
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome - is it life-threatening?
Lesch-Nyhan synd rome is a condition diagnosed among newborns, associated with delayed psychomotor development, muscle problems, dystonia. The disease is inherited in conjunction with sex. What are...
Tumours whose symptoms may suggest other diseases: heart tumours
Tumours of the heart are extremely rare, but it does happen that this organ is affected by a neoplastic process. Usually heart cancer is detected incidentally, both because it may be asymptomatic and...
Psoriatic arthritis and cardiovascular disease
Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the patient's normal body structures are attacked by their immune cells. However, it appears that the entity can lead to changes in more than...
Walnuts lower bad cholesterol
There is a growing body of research suggesting that walnuts protect against heart disease. In a recent experiment, researchers analysed on a group of elderly people whether adding walnuts to their...
CBD-containing products and heart rhythm disorders
Products containing CBD have been increasingly popular with patients for some time. It has been mentioned that they can be used in cases of drug-resistant epilepsy, anxiety or post-traumatic stress...
Treating depression in people with diabetes may reduce the risk of death
Depression and diabetes are two theoretically completely different entities that ultimately very often go hand in hand. There are indeed many interrelationships linking them, and it is well known,...
