Candida is a genus of fungi comprising over 150 species, with the most common pathogenic types being Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida tropicalis, and Candida parapsilosis. Under normal conditions, small amounts of Candida exist on the skin, in the gastrointestinal...
When the gut influences our food decisions Have you ever eaten an entire box of cookies or emptied a bag of chips even though you weren’t truly hungry? Or perhaps, after a tough day, you feel an overwhelming craving for sugar or carbohydrates? This phenomenon, often referred...
When Inflammation Persists but Tests Say “Everything Is Normal” Do you feel tired for no reason, experience aches that move around your body, or perhaps suffer from mild gastrointestinal discomfort, yet all your lab tests come back “normal”? If so, you’re not alone....
During August, the working hours are as follows: Monday to Friday: 07.30 - 15.30 Saturday 2/8, 9/8, 16/8, 23 & 30/8: Closed The laboratory will be closed from August 11th to August 15th. Have a nice and cool Summer!
Antioxidants are bioactive compounds that serve as the body’s internal defense against free radicals—unstable molecules that can damage cellular structures and genetic material. These radicals are generated during normal metabolic processes or introduced through external...
Summer is a time for sunshine, travel, and relaxation. However, it also poses unique challenges for our bodies: prolonged exposure to sunlight, increased oxidative stress, dehydration, and often a shift in dietary habits. In this article, we explore how antioxidants can fortify...
Eosinophilia is a complex hematological disorder characterized by the abnormal increase in eosinophils in the blood. It is associated with various conditions such as allergies, parasites, drug reactions, and hematological malignancies. This article provides comprehensive...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative and chronic joint disease. It is the most common form of arthritis worldwide. It affects millions of people and is considered one of the main causes of disability in adults. The disease is characterized by progressive wear and tear of the...