16 November - World No Tobacco Quit Day
World No Tobacco Quit Day is celebrated every year on the third Thursday of November. The day has a tradition of more than 40 years, born in the USA in California, where in 1974 more than one million...
Advantages of magnetic resonance imaging
The phenomenon of magnetic resonance was discovered in the 1940s. However, the first MR apparatuses used in clinical examinations did not appear until the early 1980s. MRI is an extremely detailed...
CT scans
Computed tomography (CT) is a radiological examination that uses X-rays to obtain images of the structures under examination (detailed pictures of organs and bones. Cross-sectional and spatial...
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis - a disease of women of reproductive age
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LMA) is a rare multisystem disorder - mainly affecting women of childbearing age. It can occur as an independent disease entity and also as LMA in the course of tuberous...
Night and Christmas healthcare
Night and Christmas healthcare are primary healthcare services that are provided on working days, i.e. Monday to Friday from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 a.m. the following day, and at weekends, i.e. Saturdays...
A healthy stomach - how to take care of it
The stomach is one of those organs that we do not take care of on a daily basis. A fatty diet, eating in a hurry, alcohol - all this affects its condition, which often leaves much to be desired...
Sejm subcommittee: medicines will be made from hemp imported from abroad
Hemp will not be cultivated in Poland, but it will be possible to import dried hemp from other European countries and prepare a prescription medicine from it at a pharmacy, a parliamentary...
Pressure sores
The problem of pressure sores mainly affects immobile patients who spend most of the day in one position. At risk are patients in intensive care units, orthopaedic wards, with multiple injuries,...
Wholegrain products in the diet of a cancer patient
Grain products should form the basis of every well-balanced meal. So why should oncology patients pay particular attention to this food group?
Rhubarb dye in the fight against cancer
Research shows that the orange pigment found in rhubarb, among other things, can be used to fight cancer.
Vegetables in the diet of a cancer patient
Vegetables are an excellent natural food to support the body with valuable vitamins and minerals during a cancer illness. Below are the vegetables that should be included in a patient's menu.
Fruit in the diet of a cancer patient
Both fruit and vegetables are rich in valuable compounds that protect against the development of cancer, as well as those that support the body during treatment.
Nutrition and physical activity in cancer
A recent report indicates that a healthy and well-balanced diet and physical activity allow people with a history of cancer treatment to be in better shape both physically and mentally.
Protein-rich desserts - recipes
Even during cancer, you can indulge in a moment of sweet but very healthy forgetfulness over dessert. A post-lunch siesta can improve not only your mood but also your health. Here are two suggestions...
Lacto-fermented products in the diet of a cancer patient
Sauerkraut, cream cheese, yoghurts, sourdough - these are the products most often subjected to lactic fermentation, i.e. natural lactic acid bacteria are used in their production. Lactic acid...
Recipe for a tasty anti-cancer starter
The right choice of food ingredients when preparing everyday meals can play a key role in cancer prevention. Meals do not have to be complicated to provide cancer-protective compounds. Make use of...
Phenolic acids and cancer
Phenolic acids are plant secondary metabolites, mostly found in the top layer of plants. Among this group, coffee acid, ferulic acid and ellagic acid can be distinguished. Coffee acid, as the name...
Versatile vitamin C
Vitamin C is found in a great many foods. It was first proven to be a potent anti-cancer agent in 1971. A diet that is rich in vitamin C reduces the risk of developing cancer.
Glucosinolates and cancer - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Glucosinolates are metabolites of cruciferous plants (composed of glucose and sulphur, among others) . The most common glucosinolates in brassica vegetables are: synigrin, gluconapine,...
Chocolate in cancer
Phytochemicals in chocolate may delay the development of cancer. One cube of dark chocolate, hides twice as many polyphenols as a glass of red wine and exactly the same as a cup of leafy green tea.
