522 result(s) for disease
'Signs & Symptoms Of Extreme Heat', By FirstMed Budapest
- 8 Jul 2014 9:02 AM
- health & wellness
As the temperatures start to rise, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion What happens to the body as a result of exposure to extreme heat?
'Mosquito Bite', By FirstMed Budapest
- 12 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Mosquito bites are the itchy bumps that appear after female mosquitoes use their mouthparts to puncture your skin and feed on your blood. They need blood for extra protein for producing eggs. As a biting mosquito fills itself with blood, it injects saliva into your skin. Proteins in the saliva trigger a mild immune system reaction that results in the characteristic itching and bump.
WHO Hungary: World No Tobacco Day 30 May 2014
- 30 May 2014 9:10 AM
- health & wellness
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) was created by the Member States of the World Health Organization in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes. Every year, on 31 May, WNTD is celebrated, with a different theme to cover the broad range of measures within the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC).
'Infectious Diseases', By FirstMed Budapest
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. They’re normally harmless or even helpful, but some may cause disease.
'Traveling The World Safely', By FirstMed Budapest
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
I feel lucky because I have traveled a lot since my childhood. At that time I traveled to many European countries with my family without much bother. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I was finally able to realize one of my long-time dreams when I had the opportunity to travel to Southeast Asia.
Deadly Sticks Killing More Hungarians
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Recent statistics show deplorable image of Hungarian smokers. Cigarette claims the annual death numbers of the population of a smaller Hungarian village, research statistics show. The last 13 years has seen the death of 275,000 Hungarians altogether. While the statistics are rather fruitful for men, as less of them die due to smoking, women are in a worse situation. The number of deaths among ...
Hungarians Do Like To Drink, Twice The Global Alcohol Average
- 15 May 2014 12:30 PM
- health & wellness
Alcohol consumption in Hungary is twice the global average but it's in line with the rest of Eastern Europe. A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that, like their eastern European neighbors, Hungarians like to drink, a lot! Hungary is thirsty - read on for more details, including related health issues.
Firstmed Opens Its Newest Location In Budapest 2nd District
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
"We are proud to announce the opening of our second Budapest location. The new clinic brings our high standard of medical care and attentive customer support to the north-west of Budapest, located at the junction of Hűvösvölgyi and Nagykovácsi út, directly across from the Stop.Shop’s MOL station.
WHO’s First Global Report On Antibiotic Resistance Reveals Serious, Worldwide Threat To Public Health
- 9 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
A new report by WHO–its first to look at antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, globally–reveals that this serious threat is no longer a prediction for the future, it is happening right now in every region of the world and has the potential to affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance–when bacteria change so antibiotics no longer work in people who need ...
'Signs & Symptoms Of Extreme Heat', By FirstMed Budapest
- 8 Jul 2014 9:02 AM
- health & wellness
As the temperatures start to rise, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion What happens to the body as a result of exposure to extreme heat?
'Mosquito Bite', By FirstMed Budapest
- 12 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Mosquito bites are the itchy bumps that appear after female mosquitoes use their mouthparts to puncture your skin and feed on your blood. They need blood for extra protein for producing eggs. As a biting mosquito fills itself with blood, it injects saliva into your skin. Proteins in the saliva trigger a mild immune system reaction that results in the characteristic itching and bump.
WHO Hungary: World No Tobacco Day 30 May 2014
- 30 May 2014 9:10 AM
- health & wellness
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) was created by the Member States of the World Health Organization in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes. Every year, on 31 May, WNTD is celebrated, with a different theme to cover the broad range of measures within the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC).
'Infectious Diseases', By FirstMed Budapest
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. They’re normally harmless or even helpful, but some may cause disease.
'Traveling The World Safely', By FirstMed Budapest
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
I feel lucky because I have traveled a lot since my childhood. At that time I traveled to many European countries with my family without much bother. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I was finally able to realize one of my long-time dreams when I had the opportunity to travel to Southeast Asia.
Deadly Sticks Killing More Hungarians
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Recent statistics show deplorable image of Hungarian smokers. Cigarette claims the annual death numbers of the population of a smaller Hungarian village, research statistics show. The last 13 years has seen the death of 275,000 Hungarians altogether. While the statistics are rather fruitful for men, as less of them die due to smoking, women are in a worse situation. The number of deaths among ...
Hungarians Do Like To Drink, Twice The Global Alcohol Average
- 15 May 2014 12:30 PM
- health & wellness
Alcohol consumption in Hungary is twice the global average but it's in line with the rest of Eastern Europe. A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that, like their eastern European neighbors, Hungarians like to drink, a lot! Hungary is thirsty - read on for more details, including related health issues.
Firstmed Opens Its Newest Location In Budapest 2nd District
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
"We are proud to announce the opening of our second Budapest location. The new clinic brings our high standard of medical care and attentive customer support to the north-west of Budapest, located at the junction of Hűvösvölgyi and Nagykovácsi út, directly across from the Stop.Shop’s MOL station.
WHO’s First Global Report On Antibiotic Resistance Reveals Serious, Worldwide Threat To Public Health
- 9 May 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
A new report by WHO–its first to look at antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, globally–reveals that this serious threat is no longer a prediction for the future, it is happening right now in every region of the world and has the potential to affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Antibiotic resistance–when bacteria change so antibiotics no longer work in people who need ...