Yoga - when the body moves the soul
Yogomania, this is how we can call the latest trend that has emerged in recent times based on the traditional art of Yoga. Paradoxically, it is the most archaic form of training, which has not lost...
World Health Day
World Health Day was established in 1948 by the WHO (World Health Organisation). The day is celebrated on 7 April. The main aim is to identify the population of those health problems that are most...
Obesity as a symbol
The author discusses the symbolism of obesity in different psychosocial contexts.
The hallmarks of obesity
In this article, the author considers contemporary perceptions of the phenomenon of excessive body weight from several perspectives: medical, cultural, social and psychological.
Iron deficiency - how can you tell?
Diagnostic methods used to assess iron levels in the body and symptoms suggestive of iron deficiency.
Prebiotics - a modern food supplement
Prebiotics (not to be confused with probiotics!) are carbohydrates that are not digested in the digestive tract, most commonly fructo- and galacto-oligosaccharides, whose beneficial biological...
Hepatitis - anti-HBs antibody positive - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The hepatitis B virus (HBV) produces a surface antigen referred to by the acronym HBsAg. Anti-HBs antibodies are therefore antibodies directed against this surface antigen.
HBs antigen - what does a negative result mean?
The HBs antigen (HBsAg) test is performed to check whether a patient is infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Hair loss - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The process of excessive hair loss per day. It usually exceeds the number of 100 hairs and is extended over time - lasting a minimum of several weeks.
Poisoning from red lily of the valley berries - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Lily of the valley is a popular wild plant in our country. It flowers in May and June and bears fruit in August and September, producing very pretty fruit: red berries. The appearance of these...
Postmenopausal bleeding - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Any spotting or bleeding from the genital tract occurring during menopause.
Drug abuse in pregnancy - part 3.
The most important aspects of drug addiction in pregnancy and the puerperium are presented. Part 3 discusses the management of labour and the puerperium in pregnant drug users.
Drug abuse in pregnancy - part 2.
The most important aspects of drug abuse in pregnancy and postpartum are presented. Part 2 discusses the management of pregnancy and its possible complications in pregnant drug...
Drug abuse in pregnancy - part 1
The most important aspects of drug addiction in pregnancy and the postpartum period are presented. Part 1 discusses the types of addiction most commonly encountered in pregnant women.
Hyperthyroidism - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Hyperthyroidism is a set of symptoms resulting from a chronic excess of thyroid hormones in the body. Usually, hyperthyroidism is primary, i.e. it is caused by conditions affecting the thyroid...
