An itch, also known as pruritus, is an unpleasant and annoying sensation that makes you scratch your body. It can happen due to various reasons such as parasitic mites, dry skin, insect bite, disease, allergies, and sometimes, it happens for reasons that still remain unknown. Just as the immune system functions as an internal defense […]
Chickenpox is a viral infection caused by a virus called Varicella-zoster, also known as V.Z.V. this virus spreads through the air when a person with chickenpox coughs & sneezes, or when someone comes into direct contact with saliva or mucus or liquid from blisters of an infected person. It is so contagious that you can […]
When we hear the term Rabies, we automatically think of a dog bite. This is wrong. Any mammal can be infected & spread rabies. However, in most cases, they spread it through bite as the virus can only spread through saliva. This brings the question: why will a pet, an honorary member of the family, […]
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by viruses or germs that invade the respiratory system. Generally, when we inhale oxygen, it goes through the windpipe, into the lungs, passes through the bronchi and eventually reaches the air sacs called the alveoli, which is surrounded by a network of fine blood capillaries. Here the […]
You are always under attack. Harmful and deadly microorganisms such as viruses, fungi and bacteria are always trying to invade your body. To repel these attacks, the body system developed a special defensive mechanism called the Immune System to protect your health from all unwanted guests at all times. The immune system is not one […]
Our world is full of unique people with different eyes, hairs, skin, personalities & functionalities, etc. But there is a special element we all possess that looks the same but functions differently, and that is our brain. It sees and understands the world differently for different people. One of those ways is through the perspective […]
We all have vomited at one time or the other. Although this truth may look and sound disgusting, it is 100% true and a core component of your bodily function. Vomiting, as bad as it may look, is actually a very healthy process. It is your body’s way of getting rid of something harmful that […]
Remember that fun birthday party of your friend you attended last year? I’m sure you do. Now, try to remember the outfit you wore on Wednesday, 8th of February, this year. This is definitely more difficult than it was to remember the party. So the question is: Why do we tend to forget certain things […]
Ever been stuck under heavy rainfall? You finally find shelter along the way, but suddenly; your teeth begin to chatter and your body begins to shake uncontrollably or in other words, you start to shiver. Shivering is a method through which the body tries to keep you warm when it’s cold out there. It is […]
Imagine eating a birthday cake with your friends, and suddenly, you begin to sneeze uncontrollably, your nose starts running, throat gets itchy, you feel congested, and in no time, everyone starts running around to get medical aid. If you notice a similar pattern of illness after being exposed to something, it is easy to reach […]