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.

The modern world offers us a multitude of gastronomic temptations, among which sweet carbonated drinks, industrial lemonades, colas and packaged juices occupy almost the first place in the daily diet of city dwellers. They attract with their bright taste, quick feeling of cheerfulness and aggressive marketing. However, from the point of view of molecular biology, immunology and preventive medicine, each bottle of sweet drink is a real chemical blow to the most important prote

Modern man is accustomed to believing that he is in complete control of his body and health. We count calories, try to avoid viruses, buy vitamins and hope that our genes determine the duration of our life. However, revolutionary discoveries in recent years in the field of molecular biology and 4P medicine (personalized, predictive, preventive and patient-centered) prove that we are controlled by trillions of microorganisms.

Modern 4P medicine (personalized, predictive, preventive, patient-centered) has fundamentally changed our understanding of human health. It has been proven that the human body is a giant symbiotic ecosystem. According to scientific estimates, the number of human cells in our body is about 30 trillion, while the number of bacterial cells reaches 38 trillion. In fact, in terms of the number of cells, we are less than half as human.

For decades, popular culture and advertising have taught us that bacteria are dangerous enemies. We bought antibacterial soap that “kills 99.9% of germs,” took antibiotics at the first sign of a cold, and strived for absolute sterility. However, the modern biomedical revolution and the 4Ps of medicine (personalized, predictive, preventive, patient-centered) have radically changed this view.

Today, the topic of gut health and the microbiome is heard everywhere. We hear about the need to maintain microflora, drink kefir, buy supplements and eat more fiber. However, it is easy to get confused in this stream of information. On the shelves of pharmacies and supermarkets we are greeted by dozens of bright jars that promise instant improvement in digestion and immunity. But do all these products really work the same?

On June 27, World Microbiome Day, the scientific community and doctors around the world draw attention to the most important but invisible part of our body - the trillions of microorganisms that inhabit our bodies. For decades, we considered bacteria exclusively enemies that need to be destroyed with antiseptics and antibiotics. However, the modern biomedical revolution has proven the opposite: we are a complex "superorganism", and without our microbial helpers

Every person has a fundamental right to health. However, the paradigm of how we realize this right is changing dramatically today. Traditionally, people turn to medicine only when they are already ill, and demand that their doctor quickly eliminate their symptoms. However, modern science proves that true health is not formed in the doctor's office during acute pain, but long before that - through a deep understanding of how our unique body functions.

Modern man is accustomed to insuring his property, car and business. However, we often forget about the most important asset - our biological capital. Science proves that the foundation of our immunity, mental health and longevity is a unique set of microorganisms (microbiome). What will happen if this ecosystem is destroyed due to a serious illness, aggressive antibiotic therapy or chronic stress?

With the onset of cold weather or during periods of stress, we are used to "boosting our immunity" with vitamin C, ginger, or echinacea. However, modern science proves that our immunity does not live in lemons. The main control panel of the body's defenses is located in our intestines and mucous membranes.