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Unprotected sexual intercourse, a broken condom, or an error when using regular contraception do not always mean that pregnancy can no longer be prevented. Emergency contraception is available for such situations. Depend…

The short answer is — yes, you can. Summer itself is not a contraindication to using retinol or other retinoids. However, during the summer it is especially important to consider two factors: the intensity of ultraviolet…

“Getting a full health checkup” sounds like a synonym for taking care of your health: the more tests and examinations you undergo, the better protected you are. In reality, that’s not quite how it works. Excessive testin…

Many people assume that high cholesterol is mainly a problem for people who are overweight, physically inactive, or have an unhealthy diet. In reality, it is more complicated. Doctors regularly see people with a normal b…

Why does your abdomen look bigger after eating — is it bloating or weight gain? In the morning, your abdomen can look completely different from how it looks in the evening. After eating, you may feel as if it has increas…

“I’m constantly tired” is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor. However, fatigue itself is not a diagnosis: it can have many different causes — from insufficient sleep and a high workload to anemia, thyroid…

Climate change affects more than just air temperature. Warmer winters and longer warm seasons create conditions that can support the spread of some disease vectors, including ticks and mosquitoes. In August 2026, Reuters…

In August 2026, Moderna and Merck reported results from a large clinical trial of personalized mRNA therapy for patients with highrisk melanoma. The phase III trial showed that combining the individualized mRNA vaccine i…

Topical glucocorticosteroids topical GCS, or topical steroids are antiinflammatory medications available as creams, ointments, lotions, and solutions. They are widely used in dermatology to treat atopic dermatitis, eczem…

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting the face. It most commonly presents with redness of the central face, episodes of flushing, visible dilated blood vessels, and, in some people, inflammatory lesi…

10 basic rules for hair care 1. Shampoo Apply shampoo only to the scalp — the hair lengths will be sufficiently cleansed by the foam that runs down them. 2. Conditioner Apply it from the ends upward. Use it after every h…

HPV vaccination: what do new studies show? HPV vaccination is often described as a way to prevent cancer. But how strong is the evidence? Today, we have data showing not only that vaccination reduces the incidence of HPV…