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Travelling abroad offers new experiences, cultures and discoveries – but it also requires proper health preparation. Planning responsibly should include a medical consultation and getting any necessary vaccinations in good time. At the registered International Vaccination Centre of Dr. Rose Private Hospital, travellers receive personalised advice and vaccination plans to help ensure safe journeys. The centre’s professional guidance is provided by Dr Éva Junger, who emphasises that preparing for the health aspects of travel is just as important as booking flights or accommodation.

Botox is one of the best-known aesthetic medical treatments today, yet it is still surrounded by misconceptions. Some people are wary of it, while others expect too much from it – even though its real strength lies in subtlety. With the right indication, precise dosing and an experienced medical hand, Botox can help preserve the face’s natural balance and expression. Dr László Képíró, plastic surgeon at Dr Rose Private Hospital, answers the most important questions.

What’s striking is how far we’ve come from great-grandma’s kitchen, where “additives” basically meant salt and paprika. Today, more than 60% of the average American teenager’s daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods containing more lab-designed ingredients than real nutrients.

What causes kidney stones, how can you prevent them, and when is surgery necessary?
Kidney stones are among the most common urological conditions, affecting around 10% of people at least once in their lifetime. While many only associate the condition with sudden, severe pain known as renal colic, the formation of stones actually begins much earlier. Dr. Viktor Málik, urologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital in Budapest, explains why stones develop, how they can be prevented, and what modern treatments are available today.

The health of your feet plays a key role in everyday comfort and freedom of movement. According to Dr. Dániel Kiss, orthopaedic trauma specialist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, bunions and hammertoes are among the most common foot deformities, yet many people only seek medical help once the condition is already causing pain. Prevention, early diagnosis, and professional treatment can not only reduce pain in the long term but also greatly improve mobility.

In recent months, the term “weight-loss injection” has become increasingly common on social media and news platforms. Some hail it as a miracle cure, others remain sceptical – but what exactly is it? These so-called “slimming injections” are actually GLP-1 agonists: medications originally developed to help people with diabetes, but now also proving remarkably effective in aiding weight loss. So, how do these treatments work in the body, who are they suitable for, and what are the benefits and risks? Dr Zsuzsa Szpaszkij, consultant endocrinologist at Dr Rose Private Hospital, answers the most important questions.

Lactose intolerance—also known as lactose sensitivity—is the inability to digest lactose, a disaccharide sugar found in milk and certain dairy products. This condition arises from a deficiency or complete absence of lactase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down lactose. Globally, it's estimated that around 75% of the adult population cannot fully digest lactose. Rates vary widely: approximately 5% in Northern Europe, 71% in Southern Europe, and up to 90% in some Asian and African countries. Dr. Edit Harasta, a gastroenterologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, offers a concise overview:

It is common to notice forgetfulness in elderly loved ones, or their difficulty in finding the right words. But when should we start to worry? According to Dr. Sándor Ilniczky, a neurologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, such signs should not be dismissed.
“If an elderly person complains of forgetfulness or cognitive difficulties, it cannot simply be attributed to ageing,” emphasizes the neurologist. This concern is one of the reasons why Dr. Rose Private Hospital has developed its Dementia Prevention Program.

The most serious prostate disorder is malignant prostate cancer, which is now highly treatable if detected early. Each year, nearly 4,000 men in Hungary are diagnosed with this disease. We spoke with Dr. Viktor Málik, urologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, to discuss screening and related examinations.