Health Articles

What is Jackson-Weiss Syndrome?

A genetic disorder, Jackson-Weiss syndrome (JWS), is marked by specific deformities of the head, facial area, and anomalies of the foot. This article discusses the syndrome in more detail.

What is the Connectome?

This article introduces the connectome, the HCP, and its historical roots, and the recent projects that have been built upon this ground-breaking work on the human brain.

The Cognitive Side Effects of Radiation Treatment

Although radiation treatment is one of the primary methods to treat both brain tumors and brain metastases, it can be associated with several adverse effects that can be difficult to diagnose and manage.

Heart Attack Recovery

Complete recovery from heart attack and restoration of normal life activities can take a few weeks to 2 – 3 months, depending on the severity of the condition and the body’s response to it.

Health Benefits of Blueberries

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. A balanced diet is therefore essential for good health and should contain a variety of elements. This article discusses the many health benefits of blueberries.

What are the Advantages of Open-Access Research?

This article explores the benefits and limitations of open access research, a less traditional form of publishing in which readers can read journal publications free of charge.

What is Bejel?

This article explores infections caused by the treponema pallidum subspecies endemicum, described as bejel, an endemic treponematosis.

The Role of Breath Analysis in Diagnosing Disease

Breath analysis may lead to rapid and non-invasive detection of various diseases, such as diabetes and cancer.

What is Oculodentodigital Dysplasia?

This article explores oculo-dento-digital dysplasia (ODDD), a rare congenital malformation associated with eye, face, and limb abnormalities.

What is Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis?

This article explains vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), a chronic, bilateral, allergic condition primarily affecting children and young adults.

Regenerative Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a common sexual abnormality in men. New regenerative therapies have shown promising outcomes in restoring the structure and function of affected erectile tissues.

What are Ribosomopathies?

Defects in ribosome biogenesis, assembly, and function of individual ribosomes are termed ribosomopathies. This article explains more about these tissue-specific phenotypic abnormalities that consequently increase cancer risk in later life.

Tackling Respiratory Infections in the 21st Century

The encroachment of human activity and dwellings into the habitat of wild creatures has increased the risk of spillover of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoal infections into humans.

Unlocking the Power of Data to Accelerate Future Health Systems

Scientists believe that the massive quantity of collected data could efficiently aid in making important clinical decisions, ease disease surveillance, and help frame policies related to population health management.

How Does Alcohol Consumption Affect the Immune System?

Although alcohol consumption is typically associated with liver damage, both moderate and chronic alcohol use can significantly impact the immune system, thereby limiting the ability of the body to protect itself from infection and disease adequately.

How is Trust Established in Healthcare?

The issue of trust in healthcare has been relevant since ancient times.

An Overview of Sperm Sorting Technologies

With the entry of women into public life and the workforce, many have postponed reproduction to the latter part of their reproductive years.

Urbanization and Human Health

An Overview Of Sex Hormones

Sex hormones are considered critical regulators of sex-related characteristics in both males and females during puberty.

Mythbusting: Misconceptions in Dementia

People worry that they or someone close will get dementia when they get older. But what is dementia, and does it even exist?