Blog for Patients

Contraception is one of the most widely used medical solutions in the world, yet it remains surrounded by myths and controversy. Does it increase breast cancer risk? Can it affect hormones, metabolism or mood? Understanding how contraception really works helps separate medical facts from popular misconceptions.

Why do we wake up in the middle of the night, dream about people we barely remember, or experience sleep paralysis that feels more real than reality itself? Sleep is far more than rest — it is a complex biological process that regulates emotions, memory, immunity, and metabolism. Its quality shapes our mood, concentration, and overall mental resilience more than most of us realize.

More and more people are receiving an ADHD diagnosis. Is this the result of a trend and self-diagnosis influenced by social media, or a genuine improvement in recognizing the disorder? In this article, we examine whether ADHD is being overdiagnosed today, how it differs from ordinary concentration difficulties, and why thorough, evidence-based assessment is essential.

We take a pill, and after a while the pain fades. But how does it actually work? How does a medication “know” where the problem is, and why does it seem to act exactly where it hurts? In this article, we explain what happens to a drug after you swallow it, how different pharmaceutical forms affect its action, and what the real difference is between a medication and a dietary supplement.

Acne is not just a temporary skin issue, but a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect both appearance and emotional well-being. In this article, we explain where acne comes from, the biological mechanisms behind its development, and why simply “washing your face more” is not a solution.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common pathogens transmitted through sexual contact. Infection affects both women and men, is often asymptomatic, but in certain cases may lead to the development of precancerous lesions and malignant cancers.

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in contemporary societies. According to data from the World Health Organization, they represent one of the leading causes of reduced quality of life and work-related absenteeism.

Human mental health is closely influenced by biological, environmental, and social factors. One of the most impactful yet often underestimated factors is the season of the year. In clinical practice, a noticeable increase is observed in the number of patients reporting symptoms of low mood, anxiety, insomnia, and impaired psychosocial functioning during the winter months, particularly in January.

National Anti-Depression Day, celebrated annually on 23 February, when health professionals and other authors, seek to raise awareness of depression among the general public, foster understanding and promote mental health. The day provides an opportunity to dispel stereotypes, encourage open conversations and mobilise efforts to destigmatise mental health issues.

Breast cancer affects many women around the world. Cancer occurs when cells start dividing and multiplying uncontrollably. Typically, breast cancer forms in the lobules or..

Conjunctivitis can have different causes. Most often it is an allergic, bacterial or viral basis. It is characterized by itchy, red eyes and tearing. It..

Turner syndrome is a genetic disease caused by an abnormality in the structure of one of the sex chromosomes. Man has 23 pairs of chromosomes..

Hepatitis is usually caused by a viral infection, but there are other causes as well. These include autoimmune hepatitis, which is caused by the abuse..

Celiac disease is simply gluten intolerance. This is a digestive disorder caused by an abnormal immune response to gluten. It is a protein naturally found..

Deep vein thrombosis is a serious disease in which a blood clot forms in a vein deep under the skin. It is a cluster..

Who is a laryngologist? It never happens that we have a problem with bays. Most often it is a month of autumn and autumn, but..

Immunological condition is the first line of defense of the body against infections and antigens. The resistance of a person develops from our birth and..

Pregnancy is a big change in a woman’s body. They start at conception and end with childbirth. The fertilized egg travels to the uterus to..

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal position of the spine and its curvature. The correct shape of the spine is curved at the…

Aplasia is a medical condition, a pathological condition in which a limb, organ or other part of the body does not develop. In most cases..