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The most common dietary mistakes made with PCOS and insulin resistance
PCOS and insulin resistance often occur simultaneously, creating a vicious circle of hormonal and metabolic disorders. A diet that stabilises glucose and insulin levels, based on products with a low...
Dietary pitfalls with thyroid disease - what to watch out for and how to support health
A well-balanced diet is essential in the treatment of thyroid disease, but many people make mistakes that can worsen the condition. The most common pitfalls are inappropriate use of iodine,...
Hodgkin lymphoma in a nutshell
Hodgkin lymphoma is a tumour originating from B-lymphocytes, the white blood cells responsible for the body's immunity. It belongs to the group of so-called indolent lymphomas, i.e. lymphomas that...
Bicornuate uterus: what is it and what symptoms does it give?
A bicornuate uterus is an anatomical defect of this female organ. In the case of healthy developing organs, the two Müller ducts (the structures that form the uterus over time) should fuse into one....
Neonatal hepatitis versus biliary atresia - what do you need to know?
In newborn babies, jaundice is a fairly common and usually harmless phenomenon associated with the immaturity of the liver. Sometimes, however, the yellowish colouring of the skin and eyes lasts...
From virus to pneumonia - when does a trivial infection end up in hospital?
But why does a sometimes trivial cold lead to bronchitis or even pneumonia and may require a hospital stay?
Is it possible to work during cancer treatment?
Cancer diseases are becoming more and more common, with various consequences. More and more modern methods of diagnosing and treating them are being developed, but the consequences affect more than...
A link between inflammatory markers and major depression in patients has been discovered!
The level of inflammation measured by the SII marker is directly related to the severity of depressive disorders. This finding by a group of Chinese researchers led by Dr Yixuan Bai and Dr Zanxi Fang...
Impact of air conditioning and heating on the health of the nasopharyngeal mucosa
Many of us look forward to the summer months because of the beautiful weather, the upcoming holidays and the long, warm days. For our health, however, summer is extremely demanding, and the main...
Do memory problems always mean dementia?
Dementia diseases are feared by those who may suffer from them, as well as their relatives. The concern is mainly related to the extent to which such conditions affect a person's daily functioning....
The impact of a plant-based diet on women's hormonal health - facts and myths
Plant-based diets have become extremely popular in recent years. This is not only because people are consciously giving up meat, but also because the meat substitutes available on the market are...
Baby teeth - do they need to be treated if they are going to fall out anyway?
Many parents wonder whether it is worth treating milk teeth when they will give way to permanent teeth anyway. In the following article, we will answer this important question, which is often asked...
New gene therapy success in congenital deafness!
Another gene therapy trial in people with genetic congenital deafness has been successful. This is the result of a collaboration between a group of scientists from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and...
Wandering thoughts can support unconscious learning?
Spontaneous thought wandering has a beneficial effect on cognitive processes that use implicit learning. This is the conclusion reached by a group of researchers at Eötvös Loránd University in...
Insulin resistance may strengthen the link between obesity and periodontitis
Having insulin resistance, like obesity, increases the risk of developing periodontitis. This is the result of a study by a group of Chinese researchers led by Dr Shuei Jiang of Qingdao University,...
New digital addictions: what to look out for in particular?
New technologies have become part of our daily lives. With the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), there is more and more discussion about the associated risks. One of these is...
Menstrual cycle tracking apps - opportunity or threat?
Menstrual cycle tracking apps are one of the essential tools that modern women use. They help to get to know their own bodies, plan pregnancies and monitor their health. But can we trust them...
Is tonsil removal still a necessary procedure?
Until a decade or so ago, the removal of the palatine tonsils and/or the third tonsil (the so-called pharyngeal tonsil) was one of the most commonly performed procedures in children. Today, it is...
Your child is constantly ill - is this still the norm or a cause for concern?
For many parents, there is nothing more frustrating than another sick leave, cancelled classes or night duty with a thermometer in hand. A runny nose, a cough, a fever - barely a child has recovered...
Speech problems in children - what should a parent be concerned about?
Speech development is one of the most important indicators of a child's overall development. Although each child develops at his or her own pace, there are specific developmental norms that help to...
Hirsutism and diet - can proper nutrition reduce symptoms?
Hirsutism is a hormonal disorder manifested by excessive hair in women in areas typically seen in men, such as the face, chest and back. Depending on the cause and severity, symptoms can be...
Hormones and body weight - how hormonal imbalances affect health and body shape
Hormones are compounds that manage hundreds of processes in our bodies - from regulating metabolism and blood glucose levels, to controlling growth and puberty, to influencing mood, sleep and...
