Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases Specialist Prof. Dr. Arif Ulubil warned against the summer risks that invite many problems in our ears and said, “The swimming pool or the sea not being clean can often lead to ear infections. In addition, the chlorine in the pool reduces the resistance of the outer ear canal to external factors. Leaving the ears wet after contact with water causes the development of fungal infections in particular,” and made the following statement: Be careful in the pool and sea The outer ear canal can easily become infected by microorganisms in the pool or sea.…

Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications, with more than 236 million prescriptions written in the United States in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  . This equates to roughly seven prescriptions for every 10 people in outpatient care. While these medications are essential for fighting bacterial infections, they can also throw the digestive system off balance in ways patients don’t always anticipate. If you’ve started taking such a prescription and suddenly feel like your stomach is sluggish, there may be an explanation.   Below, Linda Yancey, MD, a board-certified infectious diseases physician at Memorial Hermann…

Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Rıza Türköz stated that Aortic Aneurysm, which is seen more frequently in men between the ages of 59-59, is usually noticed by chance without causing any complaints, and explained the insidious and fatal disease and made important warnings.   The aorta is the name of the largest vessel in our body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and from which all vessels originate. The expansion of this vessel is called ‘Aortic Aneurysm’.   The diameter of the aorta in an adult person’s chest wall is approximately 3 cm. This diameter is considered normal…

  8 important things to know about vitamins and vitamin supplements Don’t be fooled by the advertisements about vitamin supplements… Yes, vitamins are extremely beneficial for your health, but it is very important to get them naturally. Here are 8 health facts you need to know about vitamins:   Vitamins must first be supplied through food…. The main natural sources of vitamins are vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grain products and dairy products. When these are not consumed enough, the risk of developing diseases such as heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis increases…   VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS DAMAGE THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS  …

Vitamin C deficiency causes dryness and flaking of the skin, edema in various parts of the body, easy bruising, joint and bone pain, delays in wound healing, bleeding gums, and weakening of the immune system. What happens in the body if vitamin C is not taken enough? Internal Medicine Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Koçoğlu; “The importance of balanced nutrition habits for a healthy life should not be ignored. April 4th World Vitamin C Day is an opportunity to support a healthy life and contribute to the awareness of the society about nutrition. Remember, healthy nutrition shapes your future and…

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Specialist Dr. Emin Yekta Kişioğlu said that the treatment for Celiac disease, one of the most common genetic diseases, is “a lifelong gluten-free diet” and gave the following information about the disease:   Celiac disease is an excessive immune reaction that develops in the small intestine against a type of protein called ‘gluten’ found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. As a result of this reaction, changes occur in the small intestine tissue and nutrients cannot be absorbed sufficiently. It is not yet known what causes this disease and why some people have more immune reactions. The…

According to scientists, a new variant of coronavirus has begun to spread that could soon become the dominant type.   The XEC variant, detected in Germany in June, has also been seen in the UK, US, Denmark and several other countries, and has some new mutations that could lead to its spread in the fall.   Vaccines have been updated to provide better protection against recent variants, but not XEC, which emerged from the Omicron subvariants.   Professor Francois Balloux, director of the Institute of Genetics at University College London, said that although XEC is “relatively more transmissible” than other…

Prof. Dr. Sibel Özkan Gürdal said that the incidence of breast cancer in men has increased compared to previous years.   Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University (NKÜ) Faculty of Medicine Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Sibel Özkan Gürdal, in her statement to reporters at a meeting held in a cafe within the scope of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, stated that breast cancer is among the cancers that can be screened.   Stating that the chance of recovery for patients increases to 90 percent with early diagnosis, Gürdal said, “Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. This cancer can…

Stating that the age of screen use is also decreasing, Atilla said, “Tablets have started to be used in schools to prepare homework and follow lessons. We are at a stage where it is impossible to prevent it. Some families give their children phones and tablets so that they can eat. As a result, the age of screen use is also decreasing.”   Atilla emphasized that they divide the incidence of diseases into two periods as childhood and adulthood, and said, “Looking at the screen closely in childhood, especially at night when the lights are off, increases myopia. Working close…

The most vital step is to call 112. Non-experts should not intervene. First aid to a person having a heart attack is vital. The first thing to do is to rest. The most important thing is to call 112 emergency ambulance and call the ambulance.   A person having a heart attack should not be treated by just anyone. The treatment should be performed by experts in the field. A person having a heart attack should be laid on their back and should not be moved. An ambulance should be waited for.   The person needs to be treated as…