In a fast-pacing world marked by technological advancements, scientists are finding new ways every day to solve the enigmas of both this world and its inhabitants – which also include us. To untangle the intricacies of the human body, various scientists are studying the most elementary unit of our body – the … Read more
It’s a simple logic, in short words, the hospitals should be the cleanest since people go there to recover health and not to be even more sick. Cleanliness, basic hygiene should be any hospital’s top priority considering various patients, germs, and people of all kind come and go leaving behind God-Knows-What diseases … Read more
It may not be new to us, but we all have our resemblances to our parents. Our appearances have similarities, which make us common in one way or another. This biological phenomenon is possible through heredity. Heredity is the passing on of traits from parents to their offsprings, which is why scientists … Read more
We often consider the heart as one of the most vital parts of our body. It is a muscular organ that is responsible for pumping blood through the blood vessels in the circulatory system. It serves as a life source for humans and other animals, and without it, our body won’t receive … Read more
Our immune system plays a vital role in the development and health of our bodies. Furthermore, it is not only present in humans but also in other living organisms, such as animals. Without it, our body is vulnerable to various pathogens, which include viruses, bacteria, protozoan, prion, viroid, and fungi. These different … Read more
There is a saying that health is wealth. Furthermore, it is also a part of science that deals with human and animal health. Our health is undoubtedly one of the most important features that we need to maintain and develop. It serves as a basis for a person’s physical and mental condition. … Read more
Food is an essential substance to maintain life. We need it to gain the energy we need to perform our everyday tasks. Furthermore, it helps our bodies grow, as well as acquire nutrients to fight diseases. That is why food is vital for our survival – ever since prehistoric times, people took … Read more
Our bodies are complex structures, which require proper care and treatment to function at its best. It is because our bodies are vulnerable to various types of diseases that could cause harm to us. Although it is best to prevent diseases by improving our lifestyle and diet, one person cannot entirely avoid … Read more
It is amazing how the human body functions. Each part of the body has its task to contribute. As we’ve all know, our body consists of several systems and organs that have a specific function for us to grow, work, and perform many other actions. Just looking at the human body would … Read more
The human body is made of different organs, compounds, and elements. It is an extremely well-organized machine that can reproduce and heal. The organs and chemical compounds work as a team to perform basic yet important functions such as digestion, excretion of waste products, muscle development, and growth. Furthermore, elements such as … Read more
Sometimes, the easiest way to tell where a person belongs is by their accent – even if you speak the same language. Accents can tell a lot! Although they both speak English, people from the Southern United States sound nothing like those from the United Kingdom. Accents have distinguished human beings throughout … Read more
The human populations around the world have four main blood types which are A, B, AB, and O, and each one of these blood types also have subtypes. It’s important to know your blood type because it can help when donating blood. But aside from that, did you know that your blood … Read more
In Medical applications, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that can analyze complex medical data. AI has been uѕеd in many diffеrеnt fiеldѕ including finance, rоbоtiсѕ and thе аir traffic control. But оnе оf thе mоѕt exciting uses of AI is in mеdiсinе. It is a potentially attractive concept … Read more
What triggers a person’s allergy? A lot may answer the common causes like pollen, dust mites, milk, eggs, peanuts, chocolate, seafood, or gluten-rich foods like wheat bread. Others may react sensitively to a certain type of medication, perfume, soap, a specific fabric or jewelry. It sounds astonishing that people may suffer violent … Read more
The human skeleton is a complex and impressive structure made up of a living tissue. It serves as a support for the body and allows movement. It also protects organs and makes blood cells store minerals and fat. The skeletal system might seem less dynamic than most of our body’s organ system, … Read more
Not every part of the human body has a role. Because of the evolution and our lifestyle changes throughout millions of years, some parts of our body that once served a specific function have now become virtually useless. There are even a few that has no real purpose at all. These are … Read more
When people we get sick, they tend to trust doctors that know exactly what is wrong with their bodies. But sometimes, they experience unusual, bizarre diseases that even experts cannot fully explain and doctors cannot recommend a sure cure for. Here are some of the mysterious diseases with unknown causes: 1. Morgellons … Read more
There are a lot of medical discoveries, but there are a few that will always be considered the milestones of medical history. Check them out! The most familiar medical breakthrough is the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928. And why is it so familiar? Probably because it’s something that most … Read more