Caffeine is the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the world. One of the reasons it is so popular is the effects it has on the body. For example; that pick-me-up feeling you get from your coffee breaks is simply the caffeine-blocking adenosine in your brain, which is the hormone that causes you to feel […]

Prostate cancer is a condition where the normal prostate cells in the body transform and begin to behave abnormally. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized organ that men have which connects the bladder and the seminal vesicles to the penis. Prostate cancer that is just in the prostate is generally not dangerous, but if it […]

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas to help regulate blood levels of glucose, amino acids, and fats after a meal. It does this by having a strong effect on three main organs: muscles, fat tissue, and the liver. Let’s take a closer look to see how this works. After eating a […]

Let’s talk about the difference between nearsightedness and farsightedness. Nearsighted also called myopia is when people can see nearby objects clearly, however objects that are far away appear blurry and not in focus. Near sighted may be caused by an eyeball that is too long or a cornea that curved steeply. As a result, as […]

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s excessive response to an infection causes damage to its own tissues. Sepsis may progress to septic shock, a body-wide deficiency of blood supply that leads to oxygen deprivation, buildup of waste products, and eventual organ failure. Without timely treatment, mortality rates are high. With sepsis, […]

Ever felt your heart skipping a beat or going too quickly in small patches? Heart palpitation, as this phenomenon is commonly known, usually results from undue stress or strenuous activity. However, in some cases, they can also signal heart problems that you might need treatment for. Let’s take a deeper look at them and when […]