According to a new study published in The Lancet, there are now more than 800 million adults with diabetes worldwide. This number is almost twice the previous estimate by the World Health Organization (WHO), which put the number at about 422 million.

March 4 is WORLD OBESITY DAY. Patients suffering from this disease struggle for many years with the desire to change their figure, often making unsuccessful attempts paid for with effort and growing frustration. These efforts very often lead to remission and even greater weight gain.

Failure to cancel medical appointments is a serious problem that negatively affects the functioning of the entire healthcare system and the availability of services for patients. According to data from the National Health Fund, almost one and a half million scheduled medical appointments are wasted in Poland each year.

The infectious season is in full swing. Colds, flu and upper respiratory tract infections affect both children and adults, and waiting rooms in clinics are full of patients. How do we deal with such diseases, when should we go to the doctor and when is home treatment enough?

Soon, residents of Wrocław's Oporów district will be able to use a new medical facility in their area. On Wednesday, February 19, the first patients will be accepted by the NZOZ Twój Lekarz Clinic at ul. Karmelkowa 2, which will provide services in the field of Primary Medical Care with reimbursement from the National Health Fund.

A paediatrician's visit is the first time a newborn meets a doctor outside of the hospital, and is designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of the child's health. We present a special guide to help you prepare for this important event.

Posture defects in children are an increasingly common problem that can lead to serious health consequences in the future. In this guide, based on a series of podcasts with physiotherapist Jarosław Bagiński, head of the NZOZ Your Doctor Rehabilitation Studio, you will learn how to recognize the first signs of posture defects and what you can do to ensure the healthy development of your child.

Year after year, more and more Poles set off in search of the sun in the winter. Many tourists choose exotic destinations, often unaware of the health hazards that may lurk there. 

For many patients with blood cancers, a bone marrow transplant is the only hope for recovery. In the new podcast series "Hope in Genes", the Health Promotion Foundation - Your Doctor in cooperation with the DKMS Foundation addresses key issues related to bone marrow donation and its importance in treating these dangerous diseases.

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a silent killer responsible for the development of as many as six types of cancer. The most well-known is its connection with cervical cancer, but that is not the only problem.