The Dangers of Alcohol Poisoning
Having an alcoholic drink socially with family and friends every couple of days or once a week is usually normal and fine for the average...
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Lauren Barkley
Sep 214 min read
Skin Cancer: Types, Causes, and Prevention
As the summer sun continues to shine, we must acknowledge how to protect our largest organ from the sun’s welcoming yet damaging light....
Myr Selvage
Sep 213 min read
Palmaris longus: the most variable muscle in the human body
The most variable muscle in the human body is the palmaris longus muscle [3] . People can be born without one or both, have two or three...
Katharina Cangl
Sep 203 min read
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
by Katharina Cangl What is ALS? Stephen Hawking, Lou Gehrig, and Jim "Catfish" Hunter have two things in common. First, they were...
sa206442
Sep 203 min read
Understanding the Differences: Viral, Bacterial and Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overview Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelid....
antwianita193
Sep 193 min read
Understanding the Multifaceted Causes of Pancytopenia
Image source: https://pin.it/6mqxFsvYh The bone marrow, the body's largest organ in blood cell production, plays a crucial role in the...
dana abdalla
Sep 183 min read
Types of Pelvic Floor Issues
1. Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition where weakened muscles in your pelvis cause one or more...
Nguyen Myna
Sep 172 min read
The Basics of Food Allergies
Background Nearly 6% of American children and adults suffer from food allergies, but what are they exactly [ 1 ]? Most people have come...
haniyyahsaud28
Sep 174 min read
Water and Wrinkles: A strange body reaction?
Do you ever go for a swim and come out with wrinkles all over your hands and feet? Or maybe after a long comforting bath notice the...
Rachael Ng
Sep 163 min read
Sudden Sharp Pain from the Rectum
Introduction Have you ever experienced random shooting sharp pains coming from your lower rectum? You’re not the only one, it’s quite...
Elvis Leighton
Sep 162 min read
Understanding Shingles: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox (Centers...
olgalavrenyuk
Sep 164 min read
Neuroscience of yoga and meditation: latest researches' promising results
Regular practice of yoga and meditation has well documented therapeutic effects on our body and mind. Reduced stress and tension-related...
Ragan V.
Sep 165 min read
Understanding Oncology Drug Shortages
Drug shortages are multifactorial in nature. These shortages impact the supply of many types of medications. Drug scarcity can be...
eradley
Sep 156 min read
Understanding thrombophilia, a long-term blood clotting disorder
What is thrombophilia? Blood clots are normally very helpful; they block cuts in our blood vessels to prevent us from bleeding out when...
Preetinder Kaur
Sep 155 min read
Cell Free Protein Synthesis: A Revolutionary Tool in Biotechnology
Introduction Cell free protein synthesis (CFPS) is a method for producing recombinant proteins without using live cells. This technology...
Juanna Maisie
Sep 154 min read
Sickle Cell Anemia— A Substitution Mutation in Colored Communities
Written By Juanna Maisie John An Overview: Sickle cell anemia, known as sickle cell disease (SCD), is a genetic condition affecting the...
Alison U. Lee
Sep 153 min read
What to Know About HIV
What is HIV and what does it do to the body? Many people have heard of HIV, but are still confused about what it is. HIV, or Human...
fariaislam2000
Sep 153 min read
The Hidden Bacteria That Might Be Sharing Your Meal
Think food poisoning is just a mild annoyance? Think again. When harmful bacteria invade our meals, the health risks can be far more...
Kafayat Yusuf
Sep 154 min read
To Work the Night Shift or Not? Unraveling the Link Between Sleep Disruption and Cancer
Sleep is a critical biological process influencing nearly every aspect of human health. While its role in physical and mental well-being...
June Pomeroy
Sep 153 min read
Is Knowing Your Heart Health Worth the Cost?
image by brgfx on Freepik You just got back your cholesterol lab results. Your doctor wants to put you on a statin to lower your “bad...
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