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On September 16–17, the Uzhhorod National University hosted an international scientific and practical conference "Synergy of Professions in Maintaining Community Health." The organizers included the university itself, the Medical Aid Charitable Foundation, and the Swiss Parasolka Association. The event included a satellite panel discussion dedicated to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a systemic condition of the body, with an emphasis on the connection between the int

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a kind of stress test for science of the human immune system. Millions of observations of the course of the disease have shown that the same virus in different people causes radically different consequences - from asymptomatic carriage to severe course. In search of an answer to the question "why so differently", researchers around the world have increasingly turned their attention not to the lungs or blood, but to the intestines.

For many decades, traditional dermatology and aesthetic cosmetology perceived the skin as an isolated organ, and most dermatological problems as local defects. When acne, atopic dermatitis, seborrhea, rosacea or premature wrinkles appeared, the standard treatment algorithm usually came down to external influences: the appointment of antibacterial ointments, alcohol lotions, hormonal creams or aggressive chemical peels.

The modern rhythm of life in a highly competitive environment places extremely high demands on our adaptability and productivity. Returning to an active work schedule after a vacation, weekend or long stressful periods is very often accompanied by a feeling of deep physiological and psycho-emotional exhaustion. People complain of chronic fatigue, "fog in the head", irritability, loss of motivation, sleep disturbances and heaviness in the body.

For most people, vacation is a long-awaited time of relaxation, change of scenery and gastronomic pleasure. We happily taste exotic dishes, enjoy local cuisine, allow ourselves desserts, alcoholic cocktails and late dinners, often neglecting the usual sleep and wakefulness regime. However, returning to the daily work routine is very often overshadowed by physiological discomfort.

Today, supporting the intestinal microbiome has become one of the main priorities of preventive and personalized medicine. We are increasingly aware that the health of the intestinal microflora depends not only on the quality of digestion, but also on our immunity, skin condition, metabolism and even mental health. However, buying a high-quality probiotic or targeted pharmabiotic is only half the battle.

The modern market for healthy food is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Consumers are increasingly abandoning artificially synthesized vitamins and tableted biologically active supplements in favor of natural, whole foods. The concept of “Food as Medicine” is becoming the main guideline for advanced biotechnology companies. People want each daily meal to not just satisfy hunger, but to work purposefully to strengthen immunity.

Modern biomedicine views the human body as a complex symbiotic system — a “superorganism,” whose vital activity is maintained through continuous interaction with trillions of microorganisms that inhabit our mucous membranes and gastrointestinal tract. The greatest concentration of these microscopic inhabitants is concentrated in the intestines, where they form a unique ecological niche — the intestinal microbiome.

Сучасний міський спосіб життя диктує свої правила та естетику. Одним із найпопулярніших трендів останніх років стала звичка щодня споживати холодну каву — холодний брю (cold brew), айс-лате, фрапе чи кавові напої з льодом та різноманітними сиропами. Для мільйонів офісних працівників, ІТ-спеціалістів та підприємців склянка прохолодного, підбадьорливого напою посеред робочого дня є незамінним ритуалом для фокусування уваги та швидкого відновлення енергії

The modern healthcare system around the world is experiencing a deep systemic crisis. Traditional "reactive" medicine, which begins to act only after the first clinical symptoms of the disease appear (most often in its late or even irreversible stages), demonstrates its financial and therapeutic inability to combat the pandemic of chronic non-communicable diseases.

The current challenges facing Ukraine require a fundamental rethinking of classical approaches to public health, medical rehabilitation, and psychological support. Hundreds of thousands of military personnel, veterans, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and civilians are exposed to the devastating effects of psychological and physical stress on a daily basis. In response to these unprecedented challenges, the scientific community is joining forces to find and implement inno

Summer heat is a serious physiological challenge for the human body. In an attempt to cool down, we often intuitively reach for ice-cold sweet carbonated drinks, fruit juices, cold coffee with syrups, or industrial lemonades. However, modern molecular biology and gastroenterology are sounding the alarm: what brings instant refreshment to the oral cavity can be a real disaster for our gastrointestinal tract.

In the modern beauty and wellness industry, the word “detox” has become one of the most popular commercial trends. Advertising convinces us that due to improper nutrition, ecology and stress, our gastrointestinal tract turns into a “garbage chute”, on the walls of which kilograms of toxic toxins accumulate for years.

The summer season is traditionally associated with vacations, fresh fruit and outdoor recreation. However, it is during this period that epidemiologists and gastroenterologists record a sharp surge in patient visits. Summer food poisoning and acute intestinal infections are becoming one of the most common causes of hospitalization. For decades, classical medicine has explained this phenomenon exclusively by external factors: high ambient temperature and improper food storage.

In today's world, where digestive problems, chronic fatigue, and decreased immunity have become the norm, the health industry offers a seemingly simple solution. Advertising from all screens calls us: when you have bloating, after a course of antibiotics, or during stress, it is enough to simply go to the pharmacy and "drink a probiotic." We buy bright jars with billions of lacto- and bifidobacteria, hoping for instant healing.

In recent years, the health food industry has been experiencing a real boom in fermented beverages. Supermarket shelves are full of various bottles of kombucha, craft kefir and ayran, which marketers position as a universal elixir for digestive health. We are promised an instant improvement in immunity, perfect digestion and detoxification.

Summer is a time of vacations, walks under the scorching sun and, of course, cooling desserts. Ice cream, iced milkshakes and soft drinks become a daily ritual for many people. However, often these "summer joys" turn into a real test: just a few hours after eating your favorite dessert, you experience acute bloating after dairy, heaviness, cramps and discomfort in the stomach.

The modern rhythm of life dictates its rules to us: we work late, sacrifice sleep for deadlines, eat breakfast on the run, and eat dinner well past midnight. To our conscious minds, such chaos may seem like a sign of productivity or an inevitable norm of the urbanized world. However, for our bodies, or more precisely, for our microbiome, the lack of a clear schedule is a real disaster.