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Hereditary and genetic deafness

Deafness can have many causes, from hair cell damage to a malformation of a part of the inner ear or damage to the auditory nerve. Is there a gene for deafness? Yes! Science has proved that it has been possible to find the gene responsible for this specific disease...

The ideal pregnancy menu

When you are pregnant, you need a balanced diet menu to meet your needs and those of your unborn baby. This is especially important during the first trimester of pregnancy, as certain nutrients play a crucial role in the development of the fetus. We suggest Fatty fish (salmon, herring, tuna): they...

Kangoo jumps: the ultimate fitness trend

Are you looking for a physical activity that is also fun? Try the Kangoo Jumps! Climbing on... a pair of “kangaroo” boots, you will burn a lot of calories while the music and dance moves will boost your mood! What is Kangoo Jumps? It started in Switzerland with the goal of...

Toxoplasmosis and pregnancy

Toxoplasmosis, a common and mild disease, can be dangerous if caught during pregnancy. Here are our tips for protecting yourself without necessarily having to stay away from your cat. First, be proactive A blood test is necessary at the beginning of your pregnancy to check for toxoplasmosis. This will allow you...

Lactose intolerance

Did you know that about 75% of people worldwide cannot digest lactose? The daily life of an intolerant person is often difficult. Stomach pains, diarrhea, bloating... the symptoms of lactose intolerance can be very painful. How to tell if you are lactose intolerant? Lactose intolerance is the difficulty in digesting the...

Sleep: the key to male fertility

If they want to produce quality sperm, it's time for men to stop staying up late reading, browsing on their smartphones, or watching TV series and sleep. A recent Danish study published by Τhe Independent claims that to maintain their sperm quality, men should start falling into the arms...

The first Christmas with your child!

A family gathered around a cradle in joy and love: the celebration of the Nativity finds its original meaning when you have a child. It is pure happiness and a true miracle to share Christmas with your child for the first time! A Christmas to be filmed and archived We are...

How to stay in shape during the Christmas holidays?

The Xmas festivities can be a real test for our physical and mental health! Many and rich meals during the week, a race to buy all the gifts, the cold weather and the night at 5 p.m… how can we get through this period unharmed? Here are a few...

All you need to know about cervical cerclage

What is a cervical cerclage? How and when is it applied? What things can and cannot a woman do while pregnant with a cerclage? Can you have sex with a cerclage? Do you have to stay in bed? Here is some information on this technique which has created a...

Learning how to Meditate: a guide for beginners

Meditation is an ancient method of relaxation through mindfulness and concentration. What is the point to meditate? Meditation allows you to reconnect your mind and body to the present moment and thus improve the perception of yourself and your environment. What is mindfulness meditation? Pause everything. Close your eyes. Observe what...

Endometrial receptivity: the necessary condition to get pregnant

Το achieve a positive pregnancy test and a pregnancy that progresses normally, two very important factors are required: good quality embryos and endometrial receptivity. Thus, it is common for couples/women who have tried IVF to have very good quality embryos and yet not achieve pregnancy. At Medimall IVF Clinic, after...

Ovulation: the best timing for fertiliy!

It is important for a woman to know that her ovulation corresponds to the phase of expulsion of the oocyte (egg) from the ovary, ready to be fertilized by a spermatozoon and finally give birth to an embryo. A girl is born with 500,000 oocytes distributed in her two ovaries,...