PAPPA test - truths and myths
Every pregnant woman has probably heard of the PAPPA test, regardless of whether she receives private gynaecological care or care under the National Health Fund. There are many myths surrounding the...
Almost two million children suffer from asthma due to polluted air
Asthma is a chronic disease that can cause inflammation in the lungs. According to a recently published study, nearly two million new cases of childhood ast hma may be caused by air pollution.
Young children may not be able to recognise emotions in people wearing masks
Wearing masks has had a significant impact on people's lives over the past year and a half, the effects of which scientists have yet to discover. A team led by Monica Gori of the Italian Institute of...
Masks - can you make them at home?
There are increasing reports that there is starting to be a shortage of basic medical supplies, such as masks. More groups are appearing on social media to encourage people to sew them.
Food poisoning - what to look out for on holiday trips
Ice cream, cakes, custard pies... Summer is good for eating outdoors, going out to bars, cafes. Unfortunately, high temperatures and incorrect food storage methods can lead to food poisoning, which...
Can a person with asthma do sport?
The holiday season is a good time to take up any physical activity. The nice weather means that we get out in the fresh air more often and take up sporting activities such as cycling, running or...
European Patients' Rights Day
18 April 2006 was established as European Patients' Rights Day. This holiday is celebrated in all countries of the European Union with the aim of raising awareness or reminding patients of their...
Excessive caring or hypochondria? - behaviour of Young Mums
Can a Young Mum's excessive caring turn into a serious disorder such as hypochondria? How do we distinguish between worry and symptoms of illness? What symptoms in a Young Mum's behaviour should be...
Smog - how dangerous is it to our health?
It used to seem that smog was a problem only for large metropolises such as New York, Beijing or London. It turns out that smog is also a problem in many other places, including Poland. How does smog...
Wishes for Women's Day
Dear female users, on this special day for all women, we would like to wish you all the best.
The dangerous H3N2 flu virus has reached Europe
The flu virus is not letting up this year. The first cases of H3N2 flu were reported in Australia and now a strain of the disease has reached Europe. Fatal cases have already been reported in...
Beloved dog better than brother? A new look at childhood relationships
For many people, a favourite pet is an important and meaningful member of the family. A number of scientific studies have proven that having a pet can have a very positive impact on mental health,...
Why do mothers sing to their children?
Regardless of the cultural background and place of the world, the existence of lullabies and the phenomenon of mothers singing to their children seem to be natural. This has been going on for...
Children's humanitarian crises
Children always suffer the most in wars orchestrated by adults, and it is they who will bear the responsibility for rebuilding a world devastated by the conflagration of war. The crisis in Syria has...
Do antibiotics really stop working? Part II
In the second part of our overview, some helpful information on the use of antibiotics. How to use them so as not to harm yourself?
Do antibiotics really stop working? Part I
Science fiction films sometimes feature scenes depicting the annihilation of humanity caused by super bacteria that are resistant to all known antibiotics. It turns out that this is not just the wild...
Chromosome testing methods
Chromosome analysis is known as karyotype marking. It consists in determining the number and structure of the chromosomes in the cells of the person under examination. Chromosomes visualised in...
Child in hospice
When a child is placed in a hospice, it is extremely important for the parents to talk to the medical team - the doctor and the nurse.
Anaemias caused by blood loss
Anaemia is a medical condition in which there is a reduction in the total amount of haemoglobin in the circulating blood compared to values considered normal for a given age and sex.
When a child swallows an object...
A foreign body in a child's digestive tract can be found as a result of accidental ingestion as well as through deliberate action by the child.
