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Cholesterol, a very important building block in all cells of our body, is involved in the synthesis of certain hormones, bile acids and vitamin D. Chief physician Dr. Bernadett Voloncs, cardiologist and internist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, spoke on the subject.

Allergy season is here again, with symptoms that are unfortunately familiar to many adults and children. But some people don't understand why their eyes start to itch, their noses start to run, why they cough and what might be irritating their throats.

Skin cancer is curable if detected early. With annual screening, malignant lesions that are detected and removed in time can be very curable, while those detected too late can metastasize. Practical advice on skin cancer prevention is summarized here by Zsófia Hatvani, PhD, dermatologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital.

Vaginal dryness is not a disease, rather it is most often a natural process that accompanies menopause, however it is worth remedying the unpleasant symptoms. Vaginal dryness can also be caused by a medical condition, so it's important to check whether it's caused by a natural process or is a symptom of a medical condition. Whatever the cause, it is important to state that there is a solution to the problem. Dr. Illés Gyula Balogh, endocrinologist and gynecologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, discusses this subject without taboos.

In Hungary, breast cancer is an increased health risk for women over 40 years of age, hence regular breast screening is recommended. At Dr. Rose Private Hospital, we offer a complex breast screening service, that includes mammography, a physical examination and an ultrasound examination.

While dry eyes used to be associated with advancing age, the problem is now more common and occurs in younger and younger people. It has unpleasant symptoms: it feels like something has got into your eyes, your eyelids feel heavy, and your eyes feel tired. This is often accompanied by a burning sensation and blurred vision.

The seasonal allergy caused by pollen can last until the end of September, and it does not spare the eyes, with the main symptoms affecting the eyes being itching, watering and redness. Here we have summarized the advice of Dr. Mariann Balázsy, an ophthalmologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, on allergic conjunctivitis. It is worth taking the symptoms seriously, as allergic conjunctivitis can easily become infected and develop into bacterial or viral conjunctivitis.

One hundred years ago, many people still thought menopause was a disease, but we now know for sure that menopause - the loss of fertility - is not a disease but a natural process, and at the same time a release for many, as they no longer have to worry about pregnancy and menstruation. The symptoms of menopause can also be severe and difficult to tolerate. Dr. Henrik Gabulya, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, outlines possible solutions.

Dizziness is one of the most common complaints that patients see a neurologist with, according to Dr. Sándor Ilniczky. We asked Dr. Rose Private Hospital’s neurologist what might be considered dizziness, as almost everyone understood the term differently.