Cells, genes, blood, organs and physiological mechanisms
Have you ever wondered how cells die? It’s not as morbid as it sounds - in fact, it’s a captivating process that’s crucial for your health! Imagine your body as a bustling city, with cells as its citizens. Just like a city needs to manage its population, your body needs to control its cellular residents….
Key Take-aways from This Article: Issue With Platelet Transfusion in Children Platelet transfusion is a procedure where platelets from a donor are given to a patient who has low platelet count or bleeding problems. This can be done to treat or prevent bleeding due to various causes, such as trauma, surgery, cancer or blood disorders….
The human body is a complex system of interconnected parts, constantly working together to keep us alive and healthy. Of all the systems that keep us going, one of the most crucial one is the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for regulating our internal organs and resting our bodies. At the heart of this…
Why this post? In today’s world, it highly important today that each one of us at least has basic understanding of genetics, even if one is not a doctor. You must know at least the basic laws of the town in which you live, even if you are not a lawyer! Nothing in the world…
Introduction Its unlikely that you have ever heard of von Willebrand’s Disease. But, reading this post you will soon realize how common this “unheard” disease is and why it’s important to be aware about the same. If a thorn pricks your finger and blood oozes out, the natural reaction would be to wince at the…
What will you learn in this article? Lead is a known poison and lead poisoning is known as plumbism. Lead is highly versatile heavy metal. It is non-degradable. Lead easily gets accumulated in the body and remains undetected for a very long time, makes it a serious environmental health hazard. Medical science has proven that…
Can Viagra make Plants “Erect”? An Astonishing Discovery In 1999 Israeli and Australian researchers reported a remarkable discovery. They discovered that just 1 mg of Viagra, when dissolved in water given to plants, can make plants “erect” for a significantly longer period. The research was published in BMJ. The scientists who reported this discovery…
Do I really have Vitamin D Deficiency? What is this article about? It seems there is a pandemic of Vitamin D deficiency. Everyone around me, including me, is having Vitamin D deficiency. This is despite the fact that I and people whom I interact with regularly have good access to nutritious food. Sunlight falling on…