Facts, trivia and tips about diseases and health

Rice sandwiches are the subject of heated debate in certain circles. Many people think they are a very healthy pastry. While this may be true, it is important how we incorporate sandwiches into our diets. Join us for a look at how and when to eat them.

What is metabolism and what role does it play in our lives?

For many years, it has been the most common cause of bacterial infections. It occurs not only in the hospital setting, but also when it spreads among people in the community. It is rightly described as the most successful pathogen of modern times. We are talking about golden staphylococcus. Do you know what it is?

Cataracts are one of the most common causes of visual impairment worldwide.

I'm sure we all have citric acid on our kitchen shelf, but do you know what we can use it for besides food and drink?

Why is Lactobacillus beneficial for the body? In which foods can it be found naturally? Can lactobacilli affect the course and symptoms of various diseases?

In massage, the soft tissues of the body are therapeutically manipulated. The massage is performed by a massage therapist, a specialized therapist. Most massages are performed manually with the hands.

Magnetic resonance imaging is an examination that is used to view mainly the soft structures of the human body. It is a radiation-free examination.

The article describes connective tissues and their functions in the human body, as well as the most common diseases.

Many of us can't imagine a morning without a cup of coffee. Let's take a look at the effects coffee has on our bodies.

Euthanasia is still banned in most of the world.

So-called "E's", i.e. ingredients marked with the letter E and a specific number, are the designation for food additives. These are preservatives, colourings, sweeteners and other excipients.

The World Health Organization reminds us: our planet, our health. Each of us can make a difference and protect nature.

Chest pain usually catches us off guard. It's the location and the fear that there's something wrong with the heart.

One of the closely monitored parameters is glycaemia, or blood sugar. What is a normal, low or high blood sugar level?

Blood pressure readings often give us a headache. Literally. What's too little and what's too much?

Pain on the right side can be caused by several conditions. Some of them require timely professional help, diagnosis and treatment. Which are they?

Do you know when nurses celebrate their day or which date is World Cancer Day? Here's an overview of international and global health-related days and holidays.

Dull, stabbing or burning pain in the hip is a common problem for a huge number of people. Just as each pain is different and specific, so too are its origins. Let's take a look together at the 10 most common reasons for hip pain.

The summer months are ideal for an increased incidence of insects. They are annoying, constantly perching on everyone, bumping into faces, buzzing behind ears and some cyclists are literally fed up with them. Their bites or stings cause a rash at the site of the sting, redness, sometimes swelling or itching. The appearance of the bite depends on the type of insect with which the person has come into contact. In the case of hypersensitivity of some individuals, an allergic reaction or even anaphylaxis can occur. A special category is formed by so-called "carriers" of various diseases. These are mainly foreign insects, which become topical during the holiday and travel period.