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What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Dietary choices significantly impact global health, contributing to approximately 11 million deaths through conditions like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.

19 Oct 2023

Vaping vs. Smoking: Is One Really Safer Than the Other?

Vaping has emerged as an increasingly popular alternative to smoking.

17 Oct 2023

Building Resilience: the Neurobiology of Mental Wellbeing

The neurobiology of mental health and resilience is a fascinating field that explores the intricate connections between the brain, emotions, and behavior. Read more here.

17 Oct 2023

The Science Behind Why Mosquitoes Prefer to Bite Certain People

People who strongly attract mosquitoes are obviously at higher risk for MBD. What is the science behind the differences in mosquito-human attractiveness?

16 Oct 2023

What is Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia?

Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia, or BOOP, is an inflammatory lung disease affecting the bronchioles and alveoli.

5 Oct 2023

How Post Traumatic Growth Can Improve Your Health

Traumatic events, such as bereavement, serious illness, natural disasters, and war, can have enduring physical and psychological effects on individuals.

5 Oct 2023

Forest Bathing for Health: How Nature Nurtures Wellbeing

Research suggests that spending time in natural settings is beneficial to both mental and physical health. Some findings are based on the active practice of forest bathing, while others relate to non-deliberate time spent in nature.

5 Oct 2023

Clinical Applications of Spatial Biology in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Spatial biology is the study of the spatial organization of biological systems. Read more here.

4 Oct 2023

Are Probiotics Helpful in the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19?

Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide beneficial physiological effects if consumed.

3 Oct 2023

Unlocking Rapid Diagnosis: Exploring the Benefits of Syndromic Infectious Disease Testing

The demand for swift and accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases.

3 Oct 2023

How Infodemiology Shapes Public Health in the Digital Age

The term “infodemiology” can be described as the science of distribution and determinants of information both online in an electronic format, such as the internet as well as offline within a population.

2 Oct 2023

What are Tears Made of? The Biochemistry of Emotion

Tears have a wide range of functions that are critical to ocular health and emotional regulation. Each type of tear has a slightly different biochemical structure and content specialized to their specific needs.

2 Oct 2023

The Role of Thoracic Imaging in Respiratory Disease

Thoracic imaging is critical in detecting, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to the lungs and surrounding organs in the chest. Read more here.

29 Sep 2023

How AI and Machine Learning Are Transforming Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Hepatology largely depends on imaging, a field that AI can fully exploit. Read more here.

27 Sep 2023

Wegovy: A Breakthrough in Weight Loss?

The long-term administration of semaglutide for 68 weeks has been safe, well-tolerated, and exceptionally effective in achieving up to 20% weight loss.

25 Sep 2023

The Structure and Function of the Thymus

Research over the years has provided insight into this organ's structure and various functions. As essential components of an effective adaptive immune system, the thymus develops responsive T-cells from immature progenitors.

22 Sep 2023

One Medicine: Bridging the Gap Between Human and Animal Health

“One Medicine” is a concept that emphasizes the interconnectedness of human and animal health. Read more here.

20 Sep 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Blue Zones: A Blueprint for Longevity and Health

Blue zones are places where there are ten times as many centenarians as expected for a corresponding population size in the USA. Read more here.

20 Sep 2023

What is Borjeson-Forssman-Lehman Syndrome?

Borjeson-Forssman-Lehman syndrome or BFLS is an X-linked genetic disorder encompassing a wide range of symptoms.

19 Sep 2023

What is Yunis-Varon Syndrome?

Yunis-Varon Syndrome (YVS) is a rare genetic disorder with characteristic skeletal and ectodermal abnormalities also known as cleidocranial dysplasia.

18 Sep 2023