Category: Medicine

Psychiatrist and narcologist Dmitry Boldyrev said that the so-called alcoholism genes actually exist. More precisely, we are talking about damage in some chromosomal loci, which are more common in addicted people.They have no connection to nationality. According to WHO data for 2023, Russia did not

Gastroenterologist Ekaterina Kashukh spoke about the benefits of wild plants. Many of them are medicinal plants, but some are not only healthy, but also tasty.Stinging nettle is especially popular in folk cuisine. In May and early June, it is young, soft and almost does not sting. Before cooking, ne

Alcohol-based ice cream can cause significant harm to internal organs. Surgeon Alexander Umnov spoke about this.— Ethanol, sugar and sometimes cream are a destructive combo. Alcohol destroys the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and brain, and suppresses the development of cells of the c

Several European countries have been infested by huge Hyalomma lusitanicum ticks, which migrated from the hot regions of Africa and Southeast Asia. This is reported by residents of Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, Spain, and Southern Italy.Hyalomma lusitanicum ticks differ from their counterparts in

Endocrinologist Zuhra Pavlova spoke about the principle of operation of the drug for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus - metformin.As follows from the instructions, metformin is tablet form hypoglycemic drug of the biguanide class for oral administration. It is used in the treatment of type 2 d

Canadian doctors reported a 50-year-old patient suffering from the rare “autobrewery syndrome.” Its development could have been caused by taking antibiotics and medications for gastritis.The case was described in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. According to doctors, antibiotics, or more pr

Long healing of wounds and abrasions indicates type 2 diabetes mellitus. This was announced by doctor and TV presenter Alexander Myasnikov on the air of the program “About the Most Important Thing” on “Russia 1”.For people who already have this diagnosis, the doctor advises to intensively reduce the

A 46-year-old resident of Rostov-on-Don constantly felt tired. He decided to see doctors.As the Don Ministry of Health said, the man complained of fatigue and weakness, and also said that it was difficult for him to unclench his hands. Everything was getting worse, the condition was making it diffic

In the Volgograd region, 10 people became infected with a deadly disease - botulism. This was reported by the regional Rospotrebnadzor.Up to 70 percent of those infected die if they do not see a doctor in time. There is no poison stronger than that produced by Clostridium botulinum, the causative ag

According to gastroenterologist Evgeniy Belousov, a diet low in carbohydrates or without them at all can cause weakness and irritability. The matter will end with serious illnesses.Why is this happening? Carbohydrates are responsible for the processes of getting rid of toxins, lowering cholesterol a