Posts by Anna Smirnova

Often, people, particularly those over age 40 to 45, become anxious about a bitter mouth. Unfortunately, this unpleasant symptom is not always given due weight, while its appearance may indicate the development of serious chronic diseases. In most cases, a gastrointestinal disorder is the cause of mouth bitterness. Duodenogastric reflux usually occurs, in which the contents of the...

Often, people, particularly those over age 40 to 45, become anxious about a bitter mouth. Unfortunately, this unpleasant symptom is not always given due weight, while its appearance may indicate the development of serious chronic diseases. In most cases, a gastrointestinal disorder is the cause of mouth bitterness. Duodenogastric reflux usually occurs, in which the contents of the...

Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is one of the most common abdominal surgeries. In most cases, this operation is favorable, without any severe complications in the postoperative period. However, there are exceptions. In this article, we will talk about the indications for cholecystectomy, talk about what happens after the removal of the gallbladder.

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located under the liver that stores the bile that the liver produces. When food enters the small intestine, the gallbladder contracts and throws 40 to 60 mL of bile, which is necessary for the digestion and assimilation of fatty foods, through the bile ducts.

World Health Organization Takes Note of Kefir: It's Good for Brain Health and Alzheimer's Treatment Researchers analyzed data from human and animal studies to study the effects of kefir on cognitive functions, neurodegenerative processes, and oxidative stress. Their findings showed that kefir has potential as an additional treatment for Alzheimer's disease due to its...

Experts have warned that the coronavirus could increase the risk of dementia in patients with long COVID-19 by a factor of five. Researchers from the University of Texas Health Sciences have noted that people over 57 years old with long-term COVID-19 present with signs similar to early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

All people have problems and stresses from time to time. Anxiety is also a familiar feeling. It's not for nothing that life is compared to zebra. The black stripe should always be followed by the white one. But if anxiety and stress are constantly changing, the dark period can drag on indefinitely, and we need to understand how to break this vicious cycle.

Phobia Phobia is a common mental disorder that can manifest in various forms and cause serious difficulties in human life. It is expressed in excessive fear of certain objects, situations or conditions, which does not correspond to the real threat. Such fears may occur for biological, social, or psychologic reasons.

Principles of therapeutic nutrition in the exacerbation of pancreatitis Diet is recommended during acute pancreatitis. It is developed taking into account the need to restore the body after  therapeutic fasting, as well as with a focus on the symptoms of the disease.

Herpes virus can enter the brain and cause cognitive impairment Scientists have discovered unexpected risks associated with colds on the lips. Blisters on the lips or face are uncomfortable, but many people with herpes simplex virus are used to the occasional rash. American researchers have described the alarming consequences of HSV. The pathogen is able to bypass the body's...