Deborah Fields

Feature Writer

B.Sc.

Chemistry

Deborah holds a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism qualification from Cardiff University. She enjoys writing about the latest innovations. Previously she has worked as an editor of scientific patent information, an education journalist and in communications for innovative healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology organisations. She also loves books and has run a book group for several years. Her enjoyment of fiction extends to writing her own stories for pleasure.

Articles from Deborah

Cracked Heels

Cracked heels refers to a condition produced by the occurrence of fissures in abnormally hard, dry skin over the heels of the feet. If left untreated, they may cause complications and discomfort.

9 Jun 2016

HPV and Warts

Genital warts develop in both men and women as a result of infection by some types of the virus known as human papilloma virus (HPV). They are the second most common sexually transmitted disease. Sometimes they can be passed on to children during childbirth, through an infected vagina.

9 Jun 2016

HPV and Lung and Throat Cancer

The human papilloma virus (HPV) can infect the genital areas of the body. It can also affect the human lungs and throat epithelium, causing a condition called recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.

9 Jun 2016

HPV and Cervical Cancer

Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection of the uterine cervix can lead to cervical cancer in a small percentage of cases. HPV infection is usually cleared from the body by the immune system within approximately two years. Persistent or recurrent infection may lead to the development of cervical cancer.

9 Jun 2016

HPV Prevention

The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is transmitted from human to human by skin contact or via moist membrane linings such as in the vagina, anus, mouth, or throat.

9 Jun 2016

Disruptive sleep patterns could raise heart disease risk in shift workers and insomniacs

People who suffer from a lack of sleep and disordered sleep cycles could be increasing their chances of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study in the American Heart Association’s Journal Hypertension.

7 Jun 2016

Harlequin Ichthyosis Congenital Skin Condition

Harlequin ichthyosis is a rare, congenital skin condition.

2 Jun 2016

Structure and Function of the Cell Nucleus

The cell nucleus is an important organelle found in eukaryotic cells. Its roles include regulating all activity such as cellular metabolism and growth in addition to storing and maintaining the cell’s DNA for transcription and replication.

2 Jun 2016

What are Mitochondria?

Mitochondria are organelles found in the cytoplasm of most cells. They are essential to healthy living as they play an important role in the way cells function in the body. Mitochondria generate energy for cells to carry out activities. This energy is in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). They also take part in cell signalling and help cells sense and adapt to their environment.

2 Jun 2016