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The best probiotic

Exercise and a rational diet increase the diversity of beneficial bacteria in the intestine.

11.06.2014
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Once again about the non-existent disease "dysbiosis"

Dysbiosis is not an independent disease, it is a symptom. First of all, it is necessary to find and treat the cause of intestinal microflora disorders, and not to believe advertising nonsense about the benefits of yoghurts and capsules with beneficial bacteria.

09.06.2014
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Immunity should be in moderation

A lack of an immune response is very bad, and an example of this is immunodeficiency, but excess is not a protection factor, but a pathogenesis factor.

03.06.2014
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Double mastectomy: measure seven times…

Women who have mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, and those who have had cases of breast cancer in their family, are recommended to have a double mastextomy. However, only 10% of all patients with such a diagnosis fall into this category.

26.05.2014
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Tourist's first aid kit

In recent decades, people have begun to travel abroad so often that a new medical direction has even appeared – travel medicine. In this guide, we will tell you what vaccinations to give tourists, what to put in the first aid kit and how to avoid exotic diseases.

23.05.2014
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Breast cancer: myths and facts

The controversial benefits of mammography, breast cancer in men, genes and preventive mastectomy, contraception and early pregnancy and rumors about the dangers of antiperspirants, phones, bras, implants and bruises.

19.05.2014
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Is it possible to dissolve a blood clot?

Every year, more people die from venous thromboembolism than from AIDS, breast and prostate cancer and car accidents combined. But recently, doctors have learned to prevent this life-threatening situation.

13.05.2014
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Men's Health Week

The main theme of this year's Men's Health Week will be... male bravery. After all, it is often the avoidance of problems and the fear of discussing them even with a doctor that becomes the main reason for the destruction of family relationships.

08.05.2014
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Vibrating capsule will help with constipation

The capsule for oral use, vibrating when moving through the digestive tract, has shown promising results as a non-pharmacological agent for the treatment of chronic constipation.

06.05.2014
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There is practically no link between nutrition and cancer

There is no reason to believe that fruits and vegetables protect against cancer, and fatty foods contribute to it. Only two correlations can be considered firmly established: cancer and smoking, cancer and obesity. It is dangerous not to eat fat, but to be fat.

22.04.2014
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Smart shoes will help prevent fractures

Israeli scientists have created shoes on wheels, somewhat resembling roller skates, which will help people avoid falls and fractures. These shoes will be especially useful for the elderly.

15.04.2014
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Do not confuse the pool with the toilet!

Diarrhea is not the only consequence of non–compliance with hygiene rules by bathers. When sweat and urine come into contact with reagents used to disinfect swimming pools, dangerous toxic substances are formed.

08.04.2014
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Acquired dementia: facts and figures

Despite the fact that the concept of dementia (acquired dementia) is strongly associated with elderly people, cognitive decline can also affect younger people (up to 65, and sometimes up to 40 years).

28.03.2014