A little sunscreen guide
We all know how dangerous the sun’s rays can be and how important sun protection is....
We all know how dangerous the sun’s rays can be and how important sun protection is....
Cellulite is a skin condition emerging in 80-90 percent of women after puberty and can negatively...
Following probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics, paraprobiotics are a novelty in the world of microbiota. What are they and how do they help us?
Traditional drug production methods are optimized for mass production. How can 3D printing help personalize drugs?
Infertility is a health issue that affects around 15% of couples and often carries a significant emotional burden. Although there are many different causes, there is increasing evidence that diet, supplementation, and daily habits play an important role in maintaining reproductive health. How can small changes in diet and lifestyle help us prepare for pregnancy and take care of our reproductive health?
Since SARS-CoV-2 first appeared, various mutations have been detected around the world. Currently three variants are a hot topic among scientists - variants B.1.1.7, B.1.135 and P.1. Mutations present a danger because of their possible effect on the diagnosis, treatment and efficacy of the vaccine. Could these variants present an even greater danger because of these mutations?
This Friday, February 4, 2022, is the Red Dress Day. This is an international public health...
From polluted oceans, contaminated air and infertile soil to glitter bans and “does not contain microplastic” warnings on cosmetics; what do we know about microplastics and what can we do?
by Mateja Pavleka | Aug 14, 2026
Liver fibrosis silently and insidiously progresses toward cirrhosis and cancer – is biopsy the only reliable way to detect it in time? M2BPGi, a glycoprotein biomarker that reflects the activity of the fibrogenic cells themselves, offers something that existing indices like FIB-4 and APRI cannot: insight into the living fibrogenic process, not just its remnants. Can a single serum marker replace the needle and the risks that come with it?
Read Moreby Mateja Pavleka | Aug 14, 2026
Did you know that nearly one in five people carries a genetically determined increased risk of heart attack, without even being aware of it? Lipoprotein(a) is a molecule that has stood in cholesterol’s shadow for decades, yet today it is recognized as an important cardiovascular risk factor that lifestyle changes and statins cannot significantly influence. What does its value mean for us, and does the new generation of drugs offer a solution?
Read Moreby Valentina Burela | Jul 18, 2026
Drugs sometimes show potential in treating diseases for which they have no indication at all. These ten off-label examples show how a single molecule can serve to treat completely unrelated conditions.
Read Moreby Valentina Burela | Jul 17, 2026
In the abundance of antihypertensive drugs, a drug with a new mechanism of action for lowering high blood pressure has emerged. What is baxdrostat?
Read Moreby Mateja Pavleka | Jun 15, 2026
The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is an example of how laboratory medicine, in recent times,...
Read Moreby Mateja Pavleka | Jun 15, 2026
Puberty is a complex developmental biological process during which the reproductive system matures and secondary sexual characteristics develop, normally beginning between the ages of 8 and 13 in girls and between 9 and 14 in boys. However, in recent times a trend of earlier onset of puberty has been observed. The question arises whether early maturation represents a natural trend or a serious public health problem with long-term consequences.
Read Moreby Mateja Pavleka | Jun 15, 2026
Fulminant type 1 diabetes is rare, but an extremely aggressive form of type 1 diabetes characterized by complete and rapid destruction of the pancreatic beta cells. What are the patterns of development? How to recognize and treat it? How dangerous is it actually?
Read Moreby Anamarija Jurjević | Jun 12, 2026
Soy and red clover are rich sources of genistein and daidzein, isoflavones that are used as dietary supplements to alleviate menstrual disorders, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Soy and red clover derived phytoestrogens are well known for their hormonal effects; however, it is becoming increasingly evident that their effects are not the same in all individuals.
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