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Frequent urination, which you wait a long time to start and is still weak and slow - you know the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. What are the others?
The prostate, a small gland located just below the bladder near the urethra, helps with sperm motility through its secretions. Normally about the size of a walnut, it enlarges in most men as they age. When enlarged, it…
Blood count under the microscope: How to decipher its abbreviations and navigate the tangle of technical terms?
Have you received your blood test results and instead of a clear answer, you only see a jumble of abbreviations and numbers? That's because it is a detailed analysis of blood cells, which is a source of information…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
It is easy to confuse syphilis with another disease and neglect treatment: How to safely recognize the symptoms of syphilis?
The symptoms of syphilis, a venereal disease whose prevalence is rising every year, are unfortunately not so clear-cut that they can be attributed solely to it. Some (especially cutaneous) symptoms can be confused with,…
What are the symptoms of HIV: Up to a third of those infected do not have symptoms in the early stage of HIV, yet are highly infectious. What symptoms do the disease reveal, and are there any?
Symptoms of HIV, one of the biggest scourges among sexually transmitted diseases, vary among affected individuals and cannot be generalized. In addition, up to a third of those infected have no symptoms at all, feel…
Are you suffering from thyroid problems?
The thyroid gland is an organ that is involved in the control of virtually all metabolism or metabolism taking place in the human body. Through the hormones it produces, it influences the rate and manner of absorption…