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How does improper kidney function manifest itself? A quiet worker who does not make his illness known unless the symptoms are very serious.
The kidneys fulfill the important role of excreting waste substances from the body inconspicuously, but all the more conscientiously. Thanks to their full commitment, we can live a full life without limitations. However…
What are the functions of the kidneys: they clean the blood of waste substances and return vitamins, amino acids and hormones back into the bloodstream. And what next?
The kidneys, a pair of organs located on either side of the spine, are bean-shaped and each about the size of a computer mouse. 1,500 to 1,800 liters of blood flow through a relatively small organ every day without us…
7 tips on how to replenish iron in the blood: Non-heme iron is poorly absorbed, it needs the help of heme iron to keep the body in balance. Beware of a monotonous diet!
Iron is an essential mineral that the body needs to function properly. The choice of food affects not only the amount of iron received, but also its absorption potential, which is smaller with a monotonous diet.…
HDL cholesterol vs. LDL Cholesterol: What's the Difference Between Them and What Do They Actually Do?
The two types of cholesterol behave like Jekyll and Hyde. While (good cholesterol) HDL is involved in the transport of cholesterol to the liver, where it is broken down, (bad cholesterol) LDL increases cholesterol…
EN: What are the symptoms of diabetes: how to recognize the initial signs of diabetes and not to neglect treatment
Current data estimates that by 2050, 1.3 billion people worldwide will be struggling with diabetes. The increase in prevalence from 529 million (in 2021) to more than 1 billion cases is due to hidden symptoms for which…
Facts about LDL cholesterol: It's called "bad cholesterol", it can bother people in their 30s and it builds up in the walls of blood vessels. What is the norm for LDL and is it possible to lower it?
Cholesterol has earned itself the label of something bad and health-threatening. But the truth is that it is a vital compound that the human body cannot do without. According to the density of the particles, there are 2…
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How do you know if you have a fatty liver? Steatosis is painless, symptoms only become apparent when the liver is severely damaged. Watch out for alcohol and fatty foods
Fatty liver is caused by abnormal accumulation of lipids in liver cells. Fat occurs naturally in the liver, breaking down cholesterol. However, when the fat content of the liver exceeds 5% of their weight (a healthy…
When to take a pregnancy test after IVF? Experts advise to wait at least 7 days after the embryo transfer
Artificial insemination is an emotionally and physically stressful time, so it's no wonder that women immediately after embryo transfer wonder when to take a pregnancy test. We understand that waiting for a hoped-for…
hCG values in pregnancy
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced during pregnancy by cells of the placenta, is an indicator of the stage and development of pregnancy. Detecting its level is the principle of all freely available…
Blood reveals a lot about health - from the functioning of the organs to metabolism to errors in diet. Here are 10 reasons why you should get regular blood tests
Blood is the main transporter of essential (immune) cells, molecules (oxygen) and chemicals (nutrients). Blood can figuratively "give a report" about anything that is happening in the body. While the layman often does…
How to find out in which week of pregnancy I am. Write down the first day of the last menstrual period, from which the beginning of pregnancy is calculated
A pregnancy test will confirm (or deny) pregnancy, but it will not tell you in which week you are pregnant. Only a gynecologist can safely determine this. If you don't want to wait for a doctor's visit, you can…
First signs of pregnancy: How to find out that I am pregnant? In the early stages, fatigue, nausea, the urge to urinate or mood swings will indicate this.
Although pregnancy can be confirmed flawlessly only by a doctor using ultrasound, there are also the first signs of pregnancy that an observant woman recognizes even before the time comes for a gravity test. Women know…
