During medical examinations, a doctor may ask a patient to stick out his or her tongue. This is an essential part of diagnosing various disorders. Since anyone with a mirror can see what color their tongue is, here is a list of colors to look out for and what they mean.
During the holiday season, many people enjoy drinking alcoholic beverages with friends and family. However, drinking comes with consequences. Here are some tips to keep in mind to make sure you drink responsibly this holiday season.
The number of people self-medicating has been increasing in recent years. In addition to the drugs prescribed by doctors, people take dietary supplements, tablets from advertising, and use folk remedies. A person without proper education can not know whether the medication mix is poisonous for the liver.
All types of hepatitis can seriously damage the liver. The cunning nature of the disease means that it is not always possible to diagnose it at an early stage before serious damage is done. Here is what you should watch out for.
Antibiotics should be taken at the appropriate time, taking into account their compatibility with other medicines, foods, and beverages. Or you will get more harm than benefits.
If you are foraging for mushrooms, only take ones that you are sure are okay to eat. However, if you happen to be poisoned by mushrooms, you must act quickly.
Organ transplants save thousands of lives every year, but organ donations are still a subject of debate for people. Let’s take a closer look at organ donation.
Almost everyone knows that drinking alcohol is not healthy — but let's face it, most of us are by no means teetotalers. How do you find a balance between enjoying your favorite drink and protecting your body from the negative consequences?
The current trendy food program advertised by a favorite celebrity isn’t suitable for everyone. Before experimenting with your health, make sure that you don’t have any contraindications.
The eyes are not only the mirror of the soul but also of the body. In front of you is a small cheat sheet on the most common problems that can be detected by looking into a person's eyes.
The liver performs many significant functions — it removes toxins, produces bile, synthesizes proteins, and creates factors for blood clotting. This organ experiences a constant load, but it is in our power to help it work effectively.
“Cleanse the liver” is one of the favorite procedures for healthy lifestyle fans. A wide variety of methods are used, ranging from completely barbaric to near-medical. What are they about and does the liver need to be cleaned at all?
COVID-19 affects all systems and organs. Although we often hear about the respiratory, immune, and cardiovascular systems, the gastrointestinal organs are affected just as much — especially the liver.
We have to thank our liver for working hard. The liver has an amazing ability to heal, but it must be taken care of. Let's take a look at the common beliefs about the liver: two are myths and one is true.
Liver failure leads to disruption of all body functions. The danger is that many liver diseases are asymptomatic up to a certain point, and a person learns about the problem only when there is already an issue. Therefore, the liver must be checked regularly, even if you do not notice any alarm signals.
Hepatitis is the general name for acute and chronic liver inflammation of various origins. When hepatitis is detected, the letter added to the disease name can significantly affect your life.
This disease is asymptomatic, but it is one of the main causes of serious liver pathologies. Who is at risk, and what should you look for so that you do not miss a dangerous diagnosis?
"If I don't drink too much alcohol, my liver will not be in danger." This is a fairly common misconception that is not actually true. The liver can be damaged in many ways—here are some ways that you probably haven’t even thought about!
The liver is our natural filter. It is responsible for cleaning the body of anything harmful. If it is not taken care of, it will not be effective and can lead to bigger issues.