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 do we Cry?

  • September 7, 2023
Beyond destroying mascara, puffing up eyes, and the universal gloomy look, what purpose do our tears serve? First off, you should know that not all tears are the same. There’s the sudden eye irritation tears, they are not the same as the tears of the broken heart. In fact, we humans are lucky enough to […]
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WorldLungCancerWeek: The Staging Process of Lung Cancer

When you inhale, the lungs transfer oxygen from the air to your blood. They also take carbon dioxide from your blood and get rid of it when you exhale. Lung Cancer is a disease caused by the unchecked growth and spread of some cells from the lungs. There are two major types of lung cancer: […]
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What are cavities and what causes it?

You have whole communities of microbes living in your mouth right now and if you don’t treat them right, they’ll make holes in your teeth. No matter how much you brush your mouth is filled with microbes. Thousands of bacteria live on every single one of your teeth. And that’s if you have excellent oral […]
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HOW THE IMMUNE SYSTEM WORKS

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 […]
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Why do we shiver?

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 […]
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How your wounds heal

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It regulates your temperature with the help of sweat glands and has a lot of sensors that enables you touch, feel hot or cold, and most importantly, the outer layer of your skin called the Epidermis acts as a protective shield and stops germs from entering […]
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What causes Sinusitis?

What is sinusitis? Before we answer that question, we need to learn a bit about your facial anatomy. There are some air-filled spaces in the bones of your head around the nose. These hollow spaces are called sinuses; they come in four pairs or eight in all. They are on either side of the nose […]
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Why blood types matter?

Our blood, as humans, has different varieties and features. Red blood cells transport oxygen throughout the body, while white blood cells, also known as immune cells, fight against infection.Red blood cells have a certain kind of complex protein on the outside of the cell membrane. These proteins, known as Antigens, act as a QR code, […]
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