Category: World

Abnormal heat, even for summer, has hit many countries and regions. Such weather affects the health of absolutely everyone, but children, due to their age, especially suffer from high temperatures. They also spend a lot of time outside. A pediatrician from the USA explains how to understand that a c

Dental services require the use of carefully processed instruments to eliminate the risk of transmitting infections. All medical equipment undergoes strict preparation, including disinfection and sterilization stages to destroy hepatitis, HIV and other viruses, bacteria and fungi. How does this happ

A study has shown that after 10 days of sleep deprivation, brain function cannot fully return to normal even after a week. We find out what is recommended for recovery for those who have not slept enough for many days. 37414 The modern world is a world of sleep deprivation. We often lose minutes o

The question of what is the probability of returning to activity and what sports may be “closed” after meniscus surgery worries thousands of sports enthusiasts every year. We tell you with links to studies. 47539 The meniscus is a cartilaginous pad between two articular surfaces. In the knee joint,

A 19-year study has clearly shown that atopic dermatitis causes not only physical discomfort and aesthetic problems. This disease is also associated with mental health problems in adolescents - depression and internalizing behavior, when the child becomes withdrawn, has low self-esteem and suffers f

Spanish scientists conducted a meta-analysis of studies that showed a link between smoking and suicidal behavior. Thedata were published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 8889 "The results show that smoking increases the risk of suicide by two and a half time

Pregnant women with a high body mass index are at high risk of various complications during pregnancy and childbirth. A study that covered 60 years has shown that obesity in expectant mothers can have long-term negative consequences for their children. 7731 In a scientific paper, specialists from t

"You have to wait half an hour after eating before you can go swimming." Many of us have heard this outdated statement from our parents, and some have even said it to our children. What does science say about this? 8386 It is not necessary to take a half-hour break after eating before swimming. Th

A study published in The BMJ showed that “conditionally clean” air can also be dangerous. Let's figure out how to alleviate its negative impact on health. 7174 In recent years, air pollution has decreased in developed countries. Some positive changes have been noted in Russia as well. For examp

Dehydration is a common cause of heatstroke. Scientists have expressed concern that people often do not drink enough when hiking in hot weather. 6041 During hikes, people often do not drink enough. In addition to discomfort, insufficient hydration often leads to heat stroke. It is known that in abo