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Health - 18 Jun 2023

Synthetic estrogens have numerous uses in medicine. The most common and notable use of estrogens is as birth control pills or contraceptives and as hormone replacement therapy.

Estrogen Function

Health - 18 Jun 2023

Estrogens are present in significant amounts in both men and women. They are present in significantly higher amounts in women after menarche (onset of menstrual periods at puberty) until menopause...

What is Chromosome 4?

Health - 17 Jun 2023

Chromosome 4 is the fourth largest of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans. Chromosome 4 is made up of over 186 million base pairs, the building blocks of DNA which are tightly packed and super...

What is Chromosome 3?

Health - 17 Jun 2023

Chromosome 3 is the third largest of the 23 pairs of chromosomes found in humans. It spans nearly 200 million base pairs, the building blocks of DNA, making up around 6.5% to 7% of the genetic...

Ghrelin and the Gastrointestinal Tract

Health - 17 Jun 2023

Ghrelin is an important hormone that is secreted by the ghrelin cells of the gastrointestinal tract.

Ghrelin and Diseases

Health - 17 Jun 2023

Ghrelin is an important hormone that plays a vital role in hunger and satiety. There are several diseases that have been linked to fluctuating levels of ghrelin and some of these include...

What is Barrett's Esophagus?

Health - 16 Jun 2023

Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the flat, squamous cells lining the esophagus (food pipe) are replaced by columnar shaped cells resembling those present in the lining of the intestines....

What are the Complications of Acromegaly?

Health - 16 Jun 2023

Acromegaly can cause several complications if left untreated. These complications, like the symptoms of the disease, are gradual in onset and may take months or years to develop.

Angiogenesis Types

Health - 13 Jun 2023

Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing blood vessels. Angiogenesis may take place in two ways - endothelial sprouting or non-sprouting (intussusceptive).

Ending Health Disparities

Health - 12 Jun 2023

Disparities in the quality and availability of healthcare across different population groups is a major problem in many developing and developed nations, including the United States. Several measures...