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But why does a sometimes trivial cold lead to bronchitis or even pneumonia and may require a hospital stay?
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
That lifestyle and stress levels affect our health is a fact. According to estimates, more than one billion people aged between 30 and 79 suffer from hypertension worldwide, with more than half being...
Have you ever been 'caught' involuntarily, unconsciously grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws? You may be suffering from bruxism. What are the causes and what impact can it have on your health?...
Psychotherapy is generally associated with a couch, where the patient lies down and tells the therapist about his or her problems. Although this is sometimes indeed the case, in the vast majority of...
Skin lesions on the male genital area are a common cause for concern and visits to doctors. The appearance of pimples, papules, spots or sores on the penis can have many different causes - from...
More and more people are opting for a vegetarian diet, driven by concerns for health, animal welfare and the environment. This dietary model comes in many variants as veganism, lactovegetarianism or...