Almost all functions in your body are regulated by hormones. For example, insulin helps store glucose molecules after you’ve had a meal, and growth hormone helps you grow proportionally during puberty. Similarly, estrogen and progesterone are two critical female hormones (present in small levels in males too) that are important for the development of sexual […]
If you are looking for a direct answer, it is a no. ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder in which abnormalities occur in some parts of the brain, such as the gray matter, the basal ganglia, and the cerebellum. So, video games cannot affect these already existing deformities. However, there is a relationship […]
Do you drink ample water every day and still experience UTI symptoms like urgency to urinate and a burning sensation during urination? If yes, then this article is just for you! Learn about pyelonephritis vs. cystitis, symptoms, and everything else you need to know before visiting your doctor. Infections anywhere in the entire length of […]
UTIs after menopause is common than people believe. 50-60% of adult women are likely to experience urinary tract infections at some point in their lives. While it has already been established that UTIs are more common in people with a uterus, owing to a shorter urethra, recent studies draw an association between post-menopause and increased risk […]
Pyelonephritis refers to an inflammatory disorder of the kidney that may be acute, recurrent, or chronic. In simple words, chronic pyelonephritis (CP) is a long-standing kidney infection. An acute inflammation that occurs repeatedly can lead to chronic pyelonephritis which permanently damages the kidney and can lead to end-stage renal disease. A kidney with chronic pyelonephritis […]
In an autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system attacks the body itself. An autoimmune disease can affect many areas of the body, including the joints, bones, or tissues. One common organ that autoimmune diseases attack is the skin and such a disease is known as an autoimmune skin disease. In a study conducted in 2019, […]
Autoimmune hepatitis, a disorder characterized by the inflammation of the liver, occurs in 100,000 to 200,000 people annually. Researchers have determined that between 10 and 24 of every 100,000 people in northern Europe have autoimmune hepatitis. While there is no cure for the disorder, autoimmune hepatitis treatment can help manage the disease by limiting the […]
UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) are bacterial infections that are especially common in pregnant women. Between 2 to 10-13 %[i] of pregnant women experience UTIs, and their reoccurrence frequency increases during pregnancy. Generally, UTIs are not something to be too worried about since you can treat them. However, if left untreated, a UTI becomes dangerous to […]
What Is Alpha-Gal? Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose or alpha-gal is a carbohydrate molecule present in all mammals except Old World monkeys, a class of mammals including humans. This sugar is present in animals like cows, sheep, pigs, rabbits, and deer. It is not present in birds, reptiles, fish, and humans. Normally, it is not a threat to people that regularly […]
