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Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors

There are positive physical and mental health benefits to be had from spending our leisure time outdoors in nature.

21 Feb 2022

The Effects of Continuous Contraceptive Pill Taking

Combined oral contraceptive pills (OCP) act by inhibiting ovulation at the level of the pituitary and hypothalamus, via suppression of gonadotropin secretion.

21 Feb 2022

The Seven Dimensions of Wellness

Wellness is often thought to be synonymous with physical health, but it also encompasses mental and spiritual wellbeing.

21 Feb 2022

What is Mucosal Immunity?

The mucosal immune system is comprised of anatomically remote and physiologically independent compartments that protect various mucosae.

21 Feb 2022

What Role Does the Immune System and Microbiome Play in Health and Disease?

The microbiota located in the intestinal tract induce immune tolerance to commensal microbes as the immune system responds to invading pathogens.

21 Feb 2022

The Clinical Importance of Immunogenetics

Immunogenetics describes the investigation of the genetics underpinning the immune system and its responses.

21 Feb 2022

Insight into Umbilical Cord Blood Banking

Umbilical cord blood banking is useful due to its role in stem cell transplantation.

14 Feb 2022

The Effect of Anti-Inflammatories on Ovulation

Recent research suggests that the use of NSAIDs in fertile women could inhibit ovulation by preventing the rupture of the mature ovarian follicle.

14 Feb 2022

Genetic Testing Within Pregnancy

Genetic testing refers to screening for genetic abnormalities to confirm, exclude, or assess the risk of carrying, passing on, or developing a genetic disorder.

14 Feb 2022

What are the Health Effects of Ultra-Processed Vegan Foods?

While there are health benefits of vegan diets, the increased prevalence of ultra-processed vegan junk food risks imbalanced nutritional intake.

14 Feb 2022

Male Mental Health

The symptoms of mental illness may appear different in men and women, making it a challenge to diagnose some mental conditions.

14 Feb 2022

Maternal Immune Activation During Pregnancy

Maternal infection is associated with a higher risk of future neuropsychiatric disease, thought to be related to the activation of the maternal immune system.

14 Feb 2022

The Role of Estrogen in Men’s Health

Estradiol (the main form of estrogen), has an important function in men’s day-to-day health.

14 Feb 2022

The Effect of Sedentism on Mental Wellbeing

Sedentary behavior has emerged recently as a potential indicator of both physical and mental health in adult populations.

14 Feb 2022

What is a Variant?

Viruses can change and alter their genetic make-up. This article looks at what we mean when we refer to a viral variant.

14 Feb 2022

Screen Time and Eye Health

A common disorder that is attributed to screen time and eye health, is Computer Vision Syndrome.

14 Feb 2022

What is Cat Eye Syndrome?

Cat eye syndrome (CES) is a rare congenital chromosomal disorder marked by various findings and results from a duplication of chromosome 22.

13 Feb 2022

How Are Smart Cameras Used in Healthcare?

The Internet of Medical Things is a network of interconnected electronic devices dedicated to medical uses such as rehabilitation, nursing, and disease monitoring.

12 Feb 2022