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What is Selenium?

Selenium is an essential trace element used in the proteins of many living organisms. The varied use of selenium in different organisms can be used to study evolution. The versatility of selenium also allows it to be used in medical research and treatment.

22 May 2019

HPV Vaccination and Autoimmune Disorders: Is There a Link?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that are usually transmitted through sexual contact. There are at least 100 types of this virus, of which around 14 are high-risk types that have been linked to cervical cancer.

21 May 2019

Do Stress and Anxiety Affect Sperm Quality?

Several studies over the years have found a close link between psychological stress and infertility. Infertility is becoming more common these days, affecting 12 of 100 couples in the US.

21 May 2019

Does Menopause Affect Blood Count?

Menopause is a natural phenomenon which occurs in women as they age. It is defined as the permanent absence of menstrual activity due to loss of ovarian follicular development

21 May 2019

Does Smoking Marijuana Affect Sperm?

There are only a few studies that have observed the effect of marijuana use on male fertility or sperm count. However, there are many rumors about marijuana-induced lowering of sperm count and quality.

21 May 2019

What is Ametropia?

Ametropia refers to a group of visual disorders caused by errors in the refractive power of the eye. In a normal eye (emmetropic eye), light rays focus directly on the retina, whereas in ametropia, the light rays are not able to do so. As a result, the vision becomes blurred.

21 May 2019

What is AIDS-Related Lymphoma?

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a state of severe immunosuppression in which patients are at increased risk for lymphoma.

20 May 2019

Science of Metabolism

The energy for various functions of the human body comes from the nutrient molecules that have been broken down, in a process called metabolism.

20 May 2019

Anticoagulant Food-Drug Interactions

A food-drug interaction is when a particular food or drink affects the way in which a certain medication works. The risks of food-drug interactions include preventing the proper working of a medication, causing unwanted side effects, and changing the way the body uses ingested food or beverages while on the medication.

20 May 2019

What is Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis?

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), known as Wegener’s granulomatosis until 2011, is a rare and potentially serious condition that causes inflammation of the small blood vessels and capillaries. It typically affects the ears, nose, sinuses, kidneys, and lungs, and can affect anyone of any age, although it is most commonly seen in middle-aged or elderly people.

20 May 2019

Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma

Thymomas and thymic carcinomas are rare tumors of the thymus – a tiny organ which is responsible for producing white blood cells. These conditions are characterized by cancer cells that grow on the outer surface of the thymus.

20 May 2019

What Is Waldenström Macroglobulinemia?

Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a form of lymphoma characterized by the presence of large amounts of an antibody called macroglobulin. It is also called lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. The built up of macroglobulin is responsible for the characteristic symptoms associated with WM.

19 May 2019

What is Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis?

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare condition characterized by abnormal growth of the Langerhans cells.

17 May 2019

What is Sézary Syndrome?

Sézary syndrome represents a type of blood malignancy belonging to the group of T-cell lymphomas which are known to affect the skin.

17 May 2019

What is Churg-Strauss Syndrome?

Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS), also known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, is a rare disorder that causes blood vessel inflammation and organ damage. The affected individuals usually have a history of allergic rhinitis, asthma and notable elevation of eosinophils in peripheral blood.

17 May 2019

Fermented Foods and Gut Health

Fermentation has been used since ancient times as a means of preserving food and beverages organically, with improved taste and nutritional value. It is well known that fermentation of food improves shelf life, food safety and functionality, and nutritional properties.

16 May 2019