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Digestive system

Intestinal microbiota

The intestinal microbiota, also known as the gut microbiome, is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of humans and other animals. This microbial community is composed of trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms that play a critical role in human health and disease.

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Feed your Heart

Our health is directly related to the way we eat and lead our daily lives. To reduce the impact of cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death in Portugal, it is important to adopt preventive measures. Here are the six main measures that can ...

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Back from holiday - Back to school and back to work

With the holidays over and the start of school and the return to work approaching, it's time to prepare for a smooth and productive transition. Here are some strategies to make this return pleasant and smooth.

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Digestive system

Constipation in children. A headache for parents

Constipation is a common condition that affects 30% of children. Constipation in children can appear at any age, however, as a rule, it will mainly manifest itself during 3 periods of growth: food diversification (introduction of solids or milk deriv...

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Digestive system

Diarrhoea - When nothing is better than a nearby toilet

Water, mineral salts, and nutrients in foods are absorbed when they pass through the intestine. All the food residues that cannot be absorbed will become faeces. The intestinal bacteria, which help to keep intestinal balance, participate in this proc...

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Medicines and Devices

Antibiotic and Doctor an inseparable combination

Antibiotics are drugs used to eliminate microorganisms, namely bacteria, which cause infections, such as cystitis (urinary tract infection), tonsillitis, ear infections or more serious conditions, such as meningitis and encephalitis. However, they o...

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Urinary tract

A constant urge to urinate can be desperate

Urinary infections are associated with different signs and symptoms and have an important impact on the quality of life. These infections can occur in the entire urinary system: kidneys (pyelonephritis), bladder (cystitis), urethra and ureters (ureth...

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Sexuality

Erectile dysfunction was once a drama, today it is not

Erectile dysfunction, also known as sexual impotence, is the inability to get and maintain an erection that is sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse. This inability has to be persistent, that is, sporadic difficulty in maintaining an erectio...