Vegan vs omnivorous diets: which is more effective for weight loss?
Recent research suggests that a vegan diet is an effective way to lose weight. Researchers compared a group of people following a vegan (plant-based) diet and an omnivorous (plant- and animal-based)...
Watermelons for cardiovascular disease?
Eating watermelon provides the body with many valuable nutrients, but this is not its only benefit. Indeed, recent studies have shown that this fruit can, among other things, lower cholesterol and...
The ketogenic diet - find out its pros and cons!
The ketogenic diet changes the way you eat by replacing carbohydrates with fats. What are the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet? Is this type of diet safe?
Testosterone deficiency and excess and its consequences
Testosterone problems can affect both men and women. A deficiency of this hormone can be just as dangerous as an excess. Therefore, it is best to ensure that its levels are correct in time.
Attention: paragrpa attacks!
After the pandemic and the long-lasting isolation, the time has come for the development of diseases that have so far mainly appeared seasonally. Unfortunately, the 'isolation' from the viruses that...
What are nun's knees?
Synovial bursae are designed to protect tissues from excessive friction and facilitate movement. They are primarily located between the bones and the muscles, tendons, skin or joints. What if we...
Cereal weevils, cockroaches and moths - insects that threaten your food
Heat and humidity create ideal conditions for pests that threaten our health. The pests readily lodge in food products, spread quickly and can thus infect our food products throughout the pantry!
Sleep apnoea - what is it?
Sleep apnoea is a condition in which a person's upper airway becomes partially or completely blocked. During sleep, breathing repeatedly stops and starts. There are several potential causes, and...
Dietary supplement abuse and its effects
Advertisements about the effectiveness of diet ary supplements and their beneficial effects on the body reach us from all sides. Poles eagerly reach for supplements - but do we know that overuse of...
Spondylolisthesis of the knees and its treatment
Spatellar knees are a defect in the limbs that causes them to form a characteristic O-shape. Butt-knees affect many people - the prescription for reducing the defect, may be appropriately chosen...
Falling fifth wave - is this the end of the pandemic?
Does the falling incidence of the fifth wave of the pandemic augur the end of the pandemic ? Scientists are sceptical - there are serious concerns that another wave of coronavirus will flood us in...
Scleral, entropion and ectropion - eye lesions to watch out for
Lesions can appear in the area of the eyeball - whether on the lower or upper eyelid - which require medical consultation. In addition to the so-called sclerosis, other lesions can also appear on the...
Eyeglasses from the chains, or how not to harm your eyes when buying glasses
Fashionable frames at good prices tempt us in drugstores or chain stores. A quick change of look, low cost - what more could you want? However, if you have impaired vision and decide to choose your...
Omicron - is this the last word on the pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic is not letting up - the successive waves the whole world is facing are caused by new mutations. Is the omicron mutation the last word of the pandemic? Like other pandemics...
Gluten allergy and intolerance - what do you need to know?
Gluten intolerance and allergy are often diagnosed after a long time. This is extremely agonising for the patient who, not knowing what is causing the unpleasant discomfort, seeks advice from...
Vaccinations abroad in Poland and registration of the vaccinated
The Ministry of Health informs us that if we have vaccinated outside the Republic of Poland, we should immediately report to the chosen vaccination centre. Otherwise, we will not be entered in the...
Regkiron - which is the first coronavirus drug to be evaluated by the European Medicines Agency
This news has been awaited by many - after long months of anticipation, the European Medicines Agency has started work on the assessment of the marketing authorisation application for the medicinal...
Climate change a serious threat to human health
The editors of 220 leading medical and health journals from around the world have called for the health impacts of climate change to be addressed worldwide. They warned that current efforts are not...
Mushroom poisoning - when to call for help
Mushroom season is open! The autumn weather which is beginning to accompany us is conducive to trips to the forest and mushroom picking. A mistake while picking mushrooms can result in serious...
How to choose your sunglasses - some practical advice
Summer is in full swing - hot weather, strong sun, wind are not conducive to taking care of your eyesight. We try to protect our eyes by reaching for sunglasses. But what should you pay attention to...
