There is a popular belief that cancer is hereditary and that if someone in your family was diagnosed with cancer, then all other close relatives are at risk. However, is this actually the case?
People have been using microwave ovens for decades, but the debate about their effects on the body is ongoing. Are concerns about the health effects of using microwave ovens founded? Or are concerns overblown?
What is so difficult about using a deodorant, you might wonder? Here are some guidelines to help you choose the right product, use it as efficiently as possible, and ensure it doesn’t harm your health.
While people spend a lot of time choosing the eyeglasses they wear for work, reading, or driving a car, they mostly view sunglasses as an accessory. However, if you don't bear in mind certain important guidelines about sunglasses, you can easily ruin your eyes.
Varicose veins inflict serious damage not only to physical health but also to appearance. The disease affects 28 % of women and 20 % of men.
Many parents ask this question based on health concerns. For example, hospitals in the United States do more than one million such procedures a year. However, the procedure is not as popular in Europe and Russia. Let’s take a look at this procedure from a medical point of view.
Phimosis (excessive narrowing of the foreskin, making it difficult to reveal the glans penis fully) is found in 96 percent of boys after birth, which worries parents. Let's see what risks are associated with phimosis, when it appears and when to get medical help.
Bruce Willis clearly showed us all that it is possible to remain sexy and masculine, even without hair. But most men still strive to keep their hair. In today's world, working with a specialist and having a strategy are the keys.
Headaches, blood pressure drops, aching joints — for some people this is a sure sign of a change in the weather. Others think it's simply a coincidence. What is true?
The company MindMics has developed an infrasound technology called SoundPoint, which uses headphones to record low-frequency sound waves produced by the human body. The technology gives a complete picture of heart health, including data on heart rate, blood volume in veins and arteries, and valve function.
Para ajudá-lo a monitorar o estado da sua saúde, Ornament desenvolveu uma série de exames físicos de rotina recomendados, conhecidos como check-ups. O que e como eles verificam?
People who have had a heart attack often think that their "normal" life is over and that they have only pills and various restrictions ahead of them. Is this true? And what can they expect after they leave the hospital?
Most people have heard about chlamydia but have no idea how dangerous it is. Lack of awareness has made chlamydia one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Because many do not take the disease seriously or consider treatment necessary, it can be extremely damaging.
Os resultados de uma ultrassonografia, como qualquer outro teste, podem ser incorretos se a preparação estiver errada. O que pode e o que não pode ser feito antes do procedimento?
Up to 60 % of people suffer from allergies, most often appearing as an allergy to pets. It can be frustrating when only one member of the family has an allergy, while everyone else is dreaming of a cat or a dog. Is it possible to have a pet in this situation?
Some people do not eat soups at all. However, many types of soup can be healthy and help with weight loss. Let’s look at some myths about soup as well as some healthy types.
Dormir é diferente de ter um sono de qualidade — você parece ter dormido a noite toda, mas acordou cansado e quebrado. Para realmente dormir o suficiente, o sono deve ser de alta qualidade. Como você pode ter certeza de que isso aconteça?
Qualquer doença é mais fácil de prevenir do que de tratar. Este é o princípio primário da medicina preventiva observado pelas pessoas nos países desenvolvidos, muitas das quais fazem um check-up médico anual por iniciativa própria, o que controla a dinâmica dos resultados dos testes.
Alguns acreditam que o sexo é necessário para a saúde dos homens, e sua ausência pode ser medicamente prejudicial. O que os cientistas e médicos pensam sobre este tema?
O professor suíço, Andreas Gutzeit, especialista em análise bacteriana, testou o "conteúdo" da barba masculina com um scanner especial e obteve resultados surpreendentes.
O US News & World Report classificou várias dietas, avaliando-as em vários parâmetros, incluindo benefícios para a saúde, facilidade de uso, eficácia e muito mais. A dieta mediterrânea está no topo da lista.
O câncer é um dos maiores medos de muitas pessoas. Quando uma doença oncológica é detectada em estágio inicial, as chances de um desfecho favorável aumentam significativamente. Por isso, muitos acreditam que ao medir os marcadores tumorais, não há o que temer. Mas isso é realmente verdade?
Você faz sexo regularmente sem usar anticoncepcionais, mas ainda não conseguiu engravidar há mais de um ano? É hora de ser ativa não apenas na cama e marcar uma consulta com um médico.
Some people can stay on the treadmill for an hour, while others experience shortness of breath after climbing a few flights of stairs. Although muscle development and general physical condition play a role, the difference lies primarily in heart health.
Embora a maioria dos mitos sobre a masturbação tenha sido desmascarada há muito tempo, muitas pessoas, mesmo aquelas que não são religiosas, ainda a consideram vergonhosa e perigosa para a saúde. No entanto, os médicos não concordam com isso!