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What cholesterol level is considered normal? When should you start to worry?
The question “what cholesterol level is normal?” does not have a universal answer. In clinical practice, lipid assessment is always individualized and based on the patient’s overall cardiovascular risk. Cardiovascular ri…

Meningococcal infection in children and ways to protect against it
Meningitis is a word that sounds frightening — and for good reason. This condition can develop very quickly and be lifethreatening. The good news is that some types of meningitis can be prevented through vaccination. Let…

Understanding your mental health: tests for anxiety, stress, and depression
Care for mental health begins with an understanding of exactly what you are feeling. Sometimes it is difficult for us to describe our state in words: we simply feel fatigue, tension, or a loss of joy. For such cases, psy…


Periods not following the rules: when it’s time to see a gynecologist
Abnormal uterine bleeding AUB is one of the most common reasons for visiting a gynecologist. At the same time, many women perceive their menstrual patterns as a personal characteristic for years and may not realize that …

Emotional “numbness” on antidepressants: what it is and what to do about it
Sometimes patients say: “My anxiety has decreased, but it feels as if my emotions have been switched off.” This state has been described in research and is known as emotional blunting. It is most commonly observed in peo…

Why is aspirin prescribed during pregnancy — and should you be concerned?
Many pregnant women are surprised when their doctor prescribes aspirin. However, in obstetrics it is used in very low doses and for a specific purpose. So why might an expectant mother need aspirin? First of all — to hel…

