46 result(s) for immune system in Articles
'Don't Wait, Vaccinate', By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- specials
Every winter multitudes of people suffer from the flu. It is this chilly season that is best known for frequent outbreaks of influenza, which is also referred to as ‘flu season’. Influenza, or flu, is a viral disease that affects the respiratory system and is easily spread among people. Symptoms of flu vary by individual. While it can be felt as a relatively mild sickness in vibrant, young ...
’Be Aware Of Your Skin’, By FirstMed Budapest
- 16 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Itchy rash, oozing sores, scaly skin? These are just a few of the many symptoms of the more than 3,000 kinds of skin disorders. Some are temporary, easily treated, others can persist for a lifetime and cause chronic symptoms, disability, and emotional distress. Some skin conditions – such as melanoma – can even be deadly.
'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.
Hungary’s X-Ventures Invests In Biotech Company
- 27 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
X-Ventures, a venture capital fund manager, has invested more than 45 million forints in eMMUNITY, a company established by Hungarian, American and Italian researchers and entrepreneurs to develop cancer treatments.
'Feeling SAD?', By FirstMed Budapest
- 13 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
generally enjoy and instead feel like all you want to do is sleep or eat? If you recognize these signs in yourself or a friend, you may be dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Photo Article: Marumoto, Authentic Japanese Teahouse In Budapest
- 22 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Green tea originates from China, however, most people tend to associate this wintertime beverage with Japan. It spread not only throughout Asia, but conquered quite a few western shelves, too. Green took its place next to black, and seems to stay. Marumoto was established in 2010 in the heart of Budapest with the ...
Healthy Hungarian Foods: Székelykáposzta With Turkey By FirstMed
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Nothing like delicious comfort food to warm you from the inside out during the coming chilly autumn months! Székely Káposzta (or Transylvanian Cabbage, originally made with grease and pork instead of olive oil and turkey) is a savory, filling dish frequently prepared in Hungarian homes, particularly in the colder seasons. Enjoy a healthier version of this traditional Hungarian dish, easy to ...
Advice Before Winter Comes By Dr. Sue McGladdery From FirstMed Centers
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
What is influenza (flu)? - Influenza (flu) is a viral infection that typically happen in late fall and winter. People often use the term "flu" to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus that has symptoms like the flu. But the real flu is different. Flu symptoms are usually worse than those of a cold and last longer. The flu, moreover, usually does not cause vomiting ...
Allergy At A Glance - By FirstMed
- 1 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- health & wellness
"Allergies are due to a flawed regulation of the immune system that causes a reaction to normally harmless environmental substances called allergens such as pollens, dust mites, animal dander, food, insect venom, medicines. Allergic reactions and allergies are increasingly common and may present in several different ways.
'Don't Wait, Vaccinate', By FirstMed Budapest
- 10 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- specials
Every winter multitudes of people suffer from the flu. It is this chilly season that is best known for frequent outbreaks of influenza, which is also referred to as ‘flu season’. Influenza, or flu, is a viral disease that affects the respiratory system and is easily spread among people. Symptoms of flu vary by individual. While it can be felt as a relatively mild sickness in vibrant, young ...
’Be Aware Of Your Skin’, By FirstMed Budapest
- 16 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Itchy rash, oozing sores, scaly skin? These are just a few of the many symptoms of the more than 3,000 kinds of skin disorders. Some are temporary, easily treated, others can persist for a lifetime and cause chronic symptoms, disability, and emotional distress. Some skin conditions – such as melanoma – can even be deadly.
'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.
Hungary’s X-Ventures Invests In Biotech Company
- 27 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
X-Ventures, a venture capital fund manager, has invested more than 45 million forints in eMMUNITY, a company established by Hungarian, American and Italian researchers and entrepreneurs to develop cancer treatments.
'Feeling SAD?', By FirstMed Budapest
- 13 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
generally enjoy and instead feel like all you want to do is sleep or eat? If you recognize these signs in yourself or a friend, you may be dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Photo Article: Marumoto, Authentic Japanese Teahouse In Budapest
- 22 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Green tea originates from China, however, most people tend to associate this wintertime beverage with Japan. It spread not only throughout Asia, but conquered quite a few western shelves, too. Green took its place next to black, and seems to stay. Marumoto was established in 2010 in the heart of Budapest with the ...
Healthy Hungarian Foods: Székelykáposzta With Turkey By FirstMed
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Nothing like delicious comfort food to warm you from the inside out during the coming chilly autumn months! Székely Káposzta (or Transylvanian Cabbage, originally made with grease and pork instead of olive oil and turkey) is a savory, filling dish frequently prepared in Hungarian homes, particularly in the colder seasons. Enjoy a healthier version of this traditional Hungarian dish, easy to ...
Advice Before Winter Comes By Dr. Sue McGladdery From FirstMed Centers
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
What is influenza (flu)? - Influenza (flu) is a viral infection that typically happen in late fall and winter. People often use the term "flu" to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus that has symptoms like the flu. But the real flu is different. Flu symptoms are usually worse than those of a cold and last longer. The flu, moreover, usually does not cause vomiting ...
Allergy At A Glance - By FirstMed
- 1 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- health & wellness
"Allergies are due to a flawed regulation of the immune system that causes a reaction to normally harmless environmental substances called allergens such as pollens, dust mites, animal dander, food, insect venom, medicines. Allergic reactions and allergies are increasingly common and may present in several different ways.