Obesity Classes Explained: What BMI 30, 35 and 40 Actually Change Clinically
Clinicians divide obesity into three classes by body mass index: class 1 is a BMI of 30 to 34.9, class 2 is 35 to…
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Acibadem Health Blog
1,881 plain-language articles across 61 topics, symptoms explained, nutrition, lab results, medical technology and everyday wellbeing, written by Dr. Şule Eren, published daily by the group behind 45 hospitals and clinics in Türkiye, Bulgaria, Serbia, Netherlands and North Macedonia. For clinical guidance on a condition or procedure, see the Patient Guides.
Papules: What These Small Skin Bumps Mean and When to Have Them Checked
Papules are small, solid, raised skin bumps, usually under a centimeter across, that contain no visible fluid or pus. Most come from…
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Neurophysiology Tests: EMG, EEG and Nerve Conduction in Plain Language
Neurophysiology tests measure the electrical activity of nerves, muscles, and the brain. An EMG records signals inside muscle, a nerve conduction study times impulses…
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Paraplegia: Causes, Levels of Injury and What Rehabilitation Can Restore
Paraplegia is paralysis affecting the legs and, in some cases, the trunk, most often caused by damage to the spinal cord at or below…
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Pomegranate Benefits: The Research Behind the Ruby Fruit
Pomegranates deliver fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and unusually potent polyphenols called punicalagins. Human studies link regular consumption to modest drops in blood pressure and…
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What Is an EEG? How Doctors Read the Brain’s Electrical Weather
An EEG (electroencephalogram) is a painless, safe test that records the brain's electrical activity through small sensors placed on the scalp. It captures brain…
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Magnesium Benefits: What This Mineral Really Does in Your Body
Magnesium helps more than 300 enzyme systems run, supporting muscle and nerve function, steady heart rhythm, blood sugar regulation, blood pressure, and bone strength.…
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The A1C Chart: How Three Months of Blood Sugar Becomes One Number
An A1C chart translates your hemoglobin A1C percentage into plain terms: below 5.7% is generally considered normal, 5.7% to 6.4% signals prediabetes, and 6.5%…
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Waking Up at 3am: The Physiology Behind the World’s Most Annoying Hour
Waking at 3am is usually normal physiology rather than a warning sign. By that hour you have finished most of the night's deep sleep,…
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Prebiotics vs Probiotics: Two Words, Two Completely Different Jobs
Probiotics are live microorganisms, found in fermented foods like yogurt and kefir, that may add helpful bacteria to your gut. Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers,…
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Chia Seeds Benefits: Tiny Seeds, Real Science
Chia seeds are a concentrated source of fiber, plant omega-3 fat (ALA), protein, and minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Current evidence supports modest,…
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Moringa Benefits: Superfood or Super-Hype? The Evidence, Honestly
Moringa leaves are genuinely nutritious and rich in antioxidant plant compounds, and small human studies hint at modest effects on blood sugar and cholesterol.…
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Where Are Your Kidneys Located? A Practical Map of Your Body’s Filtration System
Your kidneys sit toward the back of your upper abdomen, one on each side of the spine, roughly between the twelfth thoracic and third…
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The Sacrum: The Keystone Bone Connecting Your Spine and Pelvis
The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed from five vertebrae that fuse during early adulthood. Wedged between the…
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Moon Face: The Cortisol Connection Behind a Rounder Face
Moon face, a rounded, fuller face caused by fat redistribution and fluid retention, is most often linked to sustained high cortisol levels,…
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Hematoma vs. Bruise: How to Tell Them Apart and When to Get Checked
A bruise is blood from tiny broken capillaries spread thinly under the skin, creating flat discoloration that fades through color changes over roughly two…
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Glue Ear (Otitis Media with Effusion): Why Hearing Fades and Returns
Glue ear, or otitis media with effusion, is a buildup of thick fluid behind the eardrum that muffles hearing without causing an acute infection.…
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Horner Syndrome: One Droopy Eyelid, Three Nerve Clues
Horner syndrome is a rare condition marked by a drooping upper eyelid, a smaller pupil, and reduced sweating on one side of the face.…
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