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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

The Effect of Diet on Mental Health

The food one eats is directly linked to brain structure and function, and thus affects the working of the mind. This article, therefore, explores the effect of our diet on our mental health.

7 Feb 2022

What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?

PMDD is similar to PMS in that it occurs before the menstrual period, however, PMDD is more extreme.

7 Feb 2022

The Role of Testosterone in Women’s Health

Male sex hormones, namely androgens, are also essential for female health, physical and emotional.

2 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

Healthcare During The Climate Crisis

The climate crisis is one of the leading causes of severe illness and death worldwide. This article looks at healthcare during a climate crisis.

11 Feb 2022

What are Viral Clades?

A clade, derived from ancient Greek, is a group of organisms that are derived from a common ancestor and its lineal descendants.

10 Feb 2022

The Health Risks of Oversleeping

Oversleeping is associated with fatigue and serious health risks, including cognitive decline and cardiovascular issues. Addressing it is vital for well-being.

9 Feb 2022

How Do Muscles Repair Themselves After Injury?

Skeletal muscle cells facilitate voluntary movements such as walking, running, and other forms of exercise.

8 Feb 2022

What is Aniridia?

Aniridia is a rare, vision-threatening condition defined by partial or complete hypoplasia of the iris.

7 Feb 2022

Mythbusting: Boosting Your Immune System

Boosting immunity is the new watchword due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, across state, national and international boundaries.

6 Feb 2022

What are the Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Gut Health?

Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes that are commonly consumed in the diet. This article looks at their effects on gut health.

5 Feb 2022

What Causes Dizziness?

Dizziness is a typical complaint with a wide range of possible causes, including both benign and dangerous illnesses.

4 Feb 2022

What is Asherman’s Syndrome?

Asherman's syndrome (AS) is a rare complication of the uterus characterized by scar formation.

3 Feb 2022

Heuristic Decision Making in Medicine

Clinicians must make diagnostic treatment decisions using a large body of probabilistic information and process this information under the pressure of time and workload.

2 Feb 2022