HOW YOUR NAILS GROW

A nail is a horn like envelope that not only protects the tip of your fingers and toes from injuries, but also helps doctors get clues about your health condition. The nails, are made of a material called keratin. Keratin is the same protein that makes up hair and outer layer of the skin. But […]
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What is a Hernia?

You’ve heard about them before, but what exactly is a hernia? Think of the body system like a car tire. The inner tube or soft tissue, is normally protected by a hard outer rubber. If there’s a weak or damaged spot, the inner tube can protrude, showing damage to the tire. This is almost identical […]
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HOW IVF WORKS?

Making a baby isn’t always easy. Fortunately, scientific innovations have curated several other routes to parenthood. In vitro fertilization, or IVF, brings the miracle of conception into a laboratory. It has led to the birth of nearly 10 million babies since the first successful fertilization procedure in 1978. So how does it work? 1) Preparation: […]
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HOW THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM WORKS

Your digestive system consists of all the organs involved in breaking down the food you eat, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste products. When you take a bite of food, your digestive system is automatically activated. In the stomach, the food is broken down into smaller pieces and digestive juices are added. The food, which has […]
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HOW DOES X-RAYS WORK?

Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation. At some wavelengths it appears as visible light, at others it takes the form of radiation we cannot see, such as ultraviolet, infrared, and x-rays. X-rays have very short wavelengths that, unlike visible light, are able to pass right through most tissues in the human body. Since bones […]
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Understanding HIV infection and stages.

HIV is one of the deadliest infections in the world, and it is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus that mainly targets the immune system. The immune system is the body’s special defense mechanism, which deals with germs, infections, and generally anything that does not belong in the body’s general system. The HIV virus mainly […]
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#WorldPancreaticCancerDay

  • November 16, 2023
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer The pancreas is a large gland located in the abdomen surrounded by the stomach, liver and spleen. The pancreas has two main functions, an exocrine function, which helps the body digest food and absorb nutrients, and an endocrine function, which helps control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer occurs when malignant tumors develop […]
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Why Long Duration Fasting Is Actually a Bad Idea

Gen Z trends pushes us to look attractive and fit for selfies, and millions of people go on extreme diets to achieve this, some are even going on dry fasting for many days. This is a very unhealthy move at gaining 6-packs or a flat tummy. To get into shape, it’s best to see a […]
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HOW THE URINARY SYSTEM WORKS

The urinary system comes into play for the disposal of liquid waste. Our bodies keep generating a lot of hazardous and unwanted liquid waste. These are toxic waste products which will circulate in our blood until disposed of. And as excess water can be waste too, our body gets rid of it through the urinary […]
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Why Do Men Have Nipples?

We all have nipples. Ladies need them to breastfeed infants, but why do guys have them? Not to sound trans or anything, but way back in our most early development days, we were actually girls. Sort of. You know, our modern human bodies have a number of “Not-so-functional” features like wisdom teeth and tail bones, […]
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