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Health Effects of Artificial Light

There are concerns that artificial light can affect the health of humans. This article will discuss the subject.

15 Sep 2021

What is "long haul" COVID and How Does it Relate to the Extended Symptoms of Other Viruses?

As of July 8, 2021, almost 186 million people have been infected by SARS-CoV-2. This article looks into what "long haul" COVID is.

13 Sep 2021

A Guide to Coping with Change

Change can inspire hope in people, in others it can detrimentally impact their mental health, and, through inducing stress, can cause their physical health to deteriorate.

13 Sep 2021

What is Empyema?

Empyema is defined as a collection of pus in the pleural space and is a form of purulent (infected), pleural effusion.

13 Sep 2021

Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is widely used in foods. It is comprised of two active constituents: acetic acid and polyphenolic compounds.

13 Sep 2021

Mythbusting: Sexual Health Misconceptions

For something as ubiquitous as sex is – almost everyone reading this has come into the world because of it – there is a lot of secrecy shrouding it.

13 Sep 2021

The Constituents of Breast Milk

Human milk is, of course, the default nutritional source for human infants. This article looks at the constituents of breast milk and its properties.

13 Sep 2021

AAM - Genetics of Alzheimer's

AD is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that is also the most common cause of dementia in the elderly. Read more here.

8 Sep 2021

Effect of Sleep on Your Emotions

Research has revealed the function of sleep in regulating emotion. Read more here.

7 Sep 2021

The Microbiome of a Newborn

The gut microbiome is among the most important parts of the microbiome in humans. Read here about the gut microbiome of newborns.

6 Sep 2021

Vaccination in Humanitarian Settings

Humanitarian emergencies can disrupt healthcare systems, including regular vaccination programs. Read more here.

2 Sep 2021

What is a Diagnosis?

Diagnosis in healthcare is among the most important processes since the protocol for patient treatment depends on this step. Read more here.

1 Sep 2021

Types of COVID-19 Test

Different kinds of COVID-19 tests have been developed, and each has its pros and cons- which are discussed in this article.

1 Sep 2021

Heart Defects in Fetuses

Heart defects occur in about one percent of babies and are called congenital heart defects (CHDs). Read more here.

3 Sep 2021

Herbal versus Synthetic Medicines

This article looks at the benefits and the problems of herbal and synthetic medicines. We also consider why we need to know more about herbal medicines.

23 Aug 2021

Common Dreams and their Meanings

In this article, we discuss common dreams and their meanings.

23 Aug 2021

Effect of Stress on the Thymus

Both acute and chronic stress in many different forms can lead to a condition known as acute thymic atrophy, which can impact the health of the immune system.

23 Aug 2021

Analyzing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

Here, we discuss the roots of mental health stigmatization and the role it currently plays in our societies.

19 Aug 2021

What is a Vaccine Breakthrough?

A vaccine breakthrough occurs when an immunized individual contracts that disease they are vaccinated against.

18 Aug 2021

What is Cerebral Malaria?

Cerebral malaria is a neurological complication of malaria that affects about 1% of children under the age of 5 who have been infected with Plasmodium falciparum.

17 Aug 2021