In most pregnancies, a single embryo develops in the uterus, but sometimes there can be twins, which means that two embryos develop together.Most twins are Fraternal or Dizygotic twins, meaning they originate from two separate eggs that are fertilized individually. While only a minority are: Identical or Monozygotic twins, which means they come from a […]

Diabetes, also known as Diabetes Mellitus, means to pass through. It is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose or sugar that is the body’s main source of fuel is too high. But before exploring the root cause of diabetes, we need to learn about a body organ responsible for maintaining balance in blood […]

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, […]

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 […]