Understanding Osteoporosis in Simple Terms

Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones weaker and more likely to break. The word “osteoporosis” means “porous bone,” which refers to bones becoming less solid and more like a sponge. Normally, bones are made up of minerals, mainly calcium, which are held together by strong fibers. Bones have a hard outer layer that we […]
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Thrombosis Explained in Simple Terms

Thrombosis is when a blood clot forms inside a blood vessel or within the heart. A blood clot is like a thick lump of blood that has become solid. It can obstruct the normal flow of blood through the vessels, or it may break free and travel through the bloodstream to other body areas. If […]
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What is Tooth Abscess?

  • September 17, 2024
Toothache, can sometimes be caused by a tooth abscess, though this is not always the case. A tooth abscess is a collection of pus resulting from an infection deep within the tooth or in the surrounding structures, typically due to tooth decay. In addition to pain, the individual may experience swelling of the gum, and […]
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What is Dizziness?

Dizziness means being unsteady, but people use it to describe different things. But in general terms, dizziness often refers to three main things. The first is what we call Vertigo. That’s dizziness with the sensation of the room going round, the room spinning, often accompanied by feeling or even being sick. The second is feeling […]
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Toothache: Causes, Treatment, and Who Should You Consult?

Toothache is caused by inflammation of the dental pulp, which is a combination of nerves and blood vessels deep inside your tooth. There are actually three layers to a tooth. On the outside, we all know about the hard enamel, but underneath that there’s a softer dentine and underneath that, again, is this pulp which […]
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Understanding How Malaria Parasites Take Over Human Red Blood Cells

Malaria is a deadly disease that affects more than 200 million people annually, resulting in almost half a million deaths each year. This disease is caused by Plasmodium parasites, which cause extremely high fevers and shaking chills by infecting and reproducing inside human red blood cells. The parasites are transmitted between humans by mosquitoes. When […]
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What is Acid reflux?

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the throat. It produces a burning sensation or mild pain in the chest or upper abdomen, which is commonly referred to as heartburn. Usually, a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter keeps a tight seal between the stomach and throat. But if this muscle weakens or doesn’t […]
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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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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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