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When most think of their immune system most imagine a protector. A force of specialized and deadly cells that work around the clock to...

Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Kidney Disease, often referred to as CKD is a progressive medical condition that affects the...

Did you know that up to 60% of people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) also experience anxiety, stress, or depression?

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© 2025 Thalassemia International Federation. What is Beta -Thalassemia? Beta (β) Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that often...

Mitochondria are called the powerhouse of the cell because they are the main site of ATP synthesis in aerobic cells. that's because Krebs...

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Many diseases are unpreventable due them either hereditary, contagious or just extremely common, and the most common solution to...

Definition Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition which causes widespread, chronic pain and tenderness in muscles and soft tissue across...

Stem cell therapies are revolutionizing modern medicine by harnessing the body's natural ability to heal. Two promising approaches—Bone...