The current state of scientific knowledge leaves no doubt - regular consumption of red and processed meat is associated with a higher incidence of malignant tumors. Particularly at risk are people who cannot imagine their daily meals without a share of cold cuts or fried meat.
Did you know that 90% of us skip certain areas during our daily tooth brushing routine?
Spring and summer "don't have to itch" and can be free of buzzing mosquitoes, dangerous ticks and biting ticks that are just waiting for a favorable opportunity to launch an attack. How do we make them avoid us, and make their bites go quickly into oblivion? How to repel insects, and how to...
Many people will not touch unwashed fruit. For others, especially children, they taste best straight from the bush. However, coming back from the forest with a mouthful of blueberries or eating strawberries from grandma's bed can have more serious health consequences than we think.
Proper human nutrition is becoming a serious medical issue. The effect of diet on health has been proven beyond any doubt. It is not only a preventive tool, but increasingly also an aid to treatment.
In our poll, we tried to determine what moves women to motherhood, and what pulls them away from this role. Why are so few children born in Poland? Why don't young people want to have them?
Magdalena Lisiecka is a theater and film actress. A mother of two children, she shared with us her perspective and experiences of motherhood. What helped her make the decision to have offspring and how universal this approach is, we tried to discover together in the following conversation.
Even if you observe potassium deficiencies in yourself, you should be careful with potassium supplementation, because an overdose is very dangerous - the result can be, for example, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory muscle weakness, or nervous system disorders.
Despite the high percentage of unfounded diagnoses, the increase in Lyme disease is a fact. Diagnosed at an early stage, the disease can be cured relatively quickly and effectively with antibiotics. The situation becomes more complicated when the first symptoms of infection go unnoticed.
What is kinesiotaping, what are the indications and will it replace a facelift? - says Magdalena Dabrowska-Galas, MD, head of the Department of Kinesiotherapy and Special Methods at the Department of Physiotherapy of the Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice of the Medical University of Silesia...
Cracked and reddened corners of the mouth are hard to hide. Not only do they look ugly, but they can also signal a larger health problem. They appear more often in winter and early spring, usually suddenly and seemingly without a specific cause.
Shame, low self-esteem, loneliness, and often depression as a consequence. This is what life is like for many people who stutter. A lot of myths have grown up around this affliction, and there are many methods of therapy. But specialists agree on one thing: stuttering can be cured and it should...
A radiant, smooth and clean complexion is synonymous with healthy skin. Only regular exfoliation of dead skin allows it to breathe fully and is an important part of the skin care routine. Regular exfoliation creates the ideal conditions for effective care of the face, neck and décolleté.
What is the nutritional value of eggs? How many calories does an egg have and how to cook it so the shell doesn't crack? How many eggs should you eat per week and how to check their freshness? - explains Dr. Agata Kiciak of the Department of Food Technology and Quality Assessment, Department of...
Just as judging what's outside the window is a completely individual matter, nature works and does its own thing, in spite of all allergies. It is therefore worth preparing for specific days to minimize the inconvenience of symptoms and effects of allergic reactions.
Cleansing treatments are very popular, especially in spring. Probably because they are considered a good way to get rid of excess weight and regain energy. However, it remains an open question whether they really work and help rid the body of toxins.
Spring is a time of cleaning - we do it in our homes, gardens, we feel like taking care of ourselves and our loved ones with renewed energy, too. Not only on the outside, but also on the inside. Thanks to the study of the bacteria that populate the intestines, we know more and more how to do it.
(April Fool's Day 2023). Doctors, nurses, paramedics and medical journalists - in fact, most of our society - pride themselves on their extensive knowledge of numerous medical conditions and their accompanying symptoms. However, even the most experienced may be surprised to read the list we have...
When we make love, in addition to feelings, we also exchange bacteria and viruses. This is not romantic information, but knowledge on this subject will help us enjoy sex with even more enthusiasm. How to take care of the intimate sphere - we ask Dr. Grzegorz Południewski, a specialist in...
In April, we celebrate World Health Day. This is a time when we approach the subject a little more carefully. As a rule, we focus on prevention or unpleasant symptoms, but sometimes we also struggle with those that are not among the most bothersome, but which we should definitely not ignore.
Can gluten also harm those who do not have celiac disease or are not allergic to it? Can "non-celiac and nonallergic gluten sensitivity" somehow be diagnosed - we discuss this with Dr. Ewa Lange of the Department of Dietetics at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences.
Winter holidays, who doesn't love them? Everyone is waiting for this wonderful time of rest and fun during the beautiful and frosty season! During carefree trips, you should not forget about proper oral hygiene.
Eating habits formed in childhood often stay with us into adulthood. Therefore, a healthy and balanced diet should be introduced from an early age. The development of proper eating habits is supported by a joint program of the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Health, Junior-...
Mango butter is cold pressed from Indian mango seeds, i.e. Mangifera Indica. This process preserves all natural nutrients, and thus the care properties. And there are plenty of them!
The Minister of Health, Adam Niedzielski, donated a T-shirt, in which he was vaccinated with the second maintenance dose against Covid-19. The income from the auction is to support the Lublin hospice.
Summer is not only a carousel of colors, but also flavors that will always be associated with carefree, holiday days. We want to stop time, even for a moment, to be able to continue enjoying the charms of this magical season.
Coffee is probably the most researched food product in the world. Recently, the caffeine contained in coffee was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as one of the dietary supplements with a well-proven effect on improving sports performance and the body's efficiency.
Iwona Schymalla's guest is Bożena Stasiak, a medical journalist, author of the book "Diabetes. Everything you need to know to plan a healthy life".
On March 23, the Relacja publishing house will publish a monumental book by Pulitzer Prize winner David Oshinsky, entitled Bellevue. Three centuries of medicine and chaos in New York's most famous hospital. Bellevue Hospital in New York's East Side once held a colorful and frightening place in...
- Thanks to the cooperation with the Bytom City Hall, a sensor monitoring air quality, the so-called Eco-pillar - explains dr hab. Health Sciences Grzegorz Dziubanek, Vice-Dean of the Faculty. And he adds: - The task of the device is to inform the residents of Bytom about the current air...
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