Firoozabadi Medical Education Center

Taking vitamins and dietary supplements has become a common part of everyday health routines, but more is not always better. D.r Mohammad Jamalian an internal medicine specialist at Firouzabadi Hospital warns that taking supplements without medical advice particularly at high doses or for long periods can lead to liver and kidney damage, neurological complications and harmful drug interactions. Health psychology specialist Sepideh Khasseh Tarash also highlights the role of anxiety, social media and misleading health beliefs in the growing tendency towards unnecessary supplement use.

Not all forms of violence leave a visible injury. Repeated humiliation, intimidation, verbal abuse and the erosion of psychological safety can affect mental well being, physical health and quality of life, making violence an issue that extends well beyond physical harm.

Healthy ageing cannot be defined simply by the absence of illness. Maintaining functional ability, autonomy and quality of life are equally important, allowing older people to remain active and involved in their own lives despite the health conditions that may accompany ageing.

Cardiovascular disease does not always announce itself with dramatic chest pain. Subtle changes such as unexplained breathlessness, cold sweating, dizziness, nausea or pain radiating to the jaw, back or upper limbs may signal underlying cardiac pathology and should be assessed in the appropriate clinical context. At Firouzabadi Hospital, specialists emphasise that effective cardiovascular care extends from risk-factor control and early diagnosis to structured cardiac rehabilitation and psychological recovery.

An HPV-positive result can raise immediate concerns about cancer, but understanding what the test actually shows can help people approach screening, prevention and follow-up with greater confidence.

Muscle weakness and declining mobility should not automatically be regarded as a normal part of ageing, Dr Maryam Nik-Soult, Associate Professor of Geriatric Medicine at Iran University of Medical Sciences, has said, highlighting the importance of recognising sarcopenia early to help older adults remain independent and active