This article was updated Oct. 16, 2020 with new research about COVID and how it affects the body. April 23,…

Keywords: Kazutoshi Takahashi, Shinya Yamanaka, Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells, Stem cells In 2006, Kazutoshi Takahashi and Shinya Yamanaka reprogrammed mice fibroblast cells, which can produce only other fibroblast…

Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Itchy skin, or pruritus, is a common condition that can…

The groin is the area between the lower abdomen and the upper thighs. Females may experience stabbing pain on the…

Lice are easy to confuse with dandruff, which is a very common problem. While lice are a temporary infestation, dandruff…

Dandruff itself does not cause hair loss, but the two may be linked. This is because some infections and medical…

Dandruff is a condition of the scalp that causes flakes of skin to appear. It is often accompanied by itching.…

The frontal lobe of the brain is vital to our consciousness, as well as functions that appear uniquely human, such…

Ureaplasma is a bacteria that is commonly found in people’s urinary or genital tract. It is parasitic, which means it…

Urethritis is the inflammation and swelling of the urethra, the narrow tube that carries urine from the bladder to the…

Usually, the brain moves muscles by sending them signals through the nerves. It is an automatic process that people do…

The majority of people can donate blood. However, those who use nicotine products, cannabis products, or both may wonder whether…

A chemical imbalance in the brain occurs when a person has either too little or too much of certain neurotransmitters.…

Metabolism refers to biochemical processes that occur within any living organism – including humans – to maintain life. These biochemical…

A study in mice suggests that the “glymphatic system,” which removes the brain’s toxic waste during sleep, may not operate…

Kidney function tests are simple procedures that use either the blood or urine to help identify issues in the kidneys.…

Abdominal ultrasounds use sound waves to create images of structures and blood flow in the abdomen. These ultrasound images are…

Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Hydronephrosis is a condition that puts pressure on the kidneys…

Magnesium is an important mineral, playing a role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the human body. Its many functions…

Viral pneumonia is pneumonia that develops as a result of a viral infection in the lungs. The symptoms of viral pneumonia are…

Cystic acne is a severe type of acne in which the pores in the skin become blocked, leading to infection…

Hormonal acne is usually known simply as acne. Another term for the skin condition is acne vulgaris. It is sometimes…

Nodular acne is characterized by hard, painful acne lesions deep under the skin. It often affects the face, chest, or…

Rib cage pain is a common complaint that can be caused by factors, ranging from a fractured rib to lung…

Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lung lining. The severity of the condition can range from mild to life-threatening. Since…

Pneumonia is an inflammatory disorder of the lungs due to an infection of the airways. It is a serious condition,…

Bacterial pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs due to bacterial infection. Different types of bacteria can cause pneumonia. This…

A large study finds a dramatic increase in the number of adults in the United States reporting symptoms of depression…

Otoplasty refers to the surgical reshaping of the pinna, or outer ear. The aim may be to correct an irregularity…

Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Empathy is a precious moral and social resource. It helps…

Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. People whose antisocial behavior starts in childhood and persists into…

This paper will explore a theoretical model linking the chronic stress of workplace bullying with alterations in cortisol secretion, provide qualitative descriptions…

In the first study of its kind to assess the compounding effects of bullying over 5 years, researchers have found…

A swollen earlobe is typically caused by damage or a reaction in the earlobe. Bacteria and other germs may get…

Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Swimmer’s ear is an infection that can occur after spending…

The chlorine in swimming pools can cause a rash in some people. Chlorine rash may be confused with swimmer’s itch…

Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. A wide range of industrial and household products contain chlorine.…

A new study provides drug developers with clues about how to extend healthy lifespan without severely restricting calorie intake. Scientists have…

Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. A recent study has found great variability in terms of…

The bone density and fracture risk of older individuals do not improve with increased calcium intake. This is the finding…

Be my patreon for more exciting content: https://www.patreon.com/sapere Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. Hypocalcemia, commonly…

BECOME MY PATREON FOR MORE EXCITING CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/sapere Despite online claims, there is no best time of day to eat…

With so many fad diets and sources of nutrition advice, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction —…

Follow Me Get new content delivered directly to your inbox. People with diets rich in refined sugar may be increasing…