Severe cases of COVID-19 are generally associated with older people and people with preexisting conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. However, it was unclear why so many young and seemingly healthy people were also hospitalized with severe COVID-19 symptoms. Innovative new ways of doing research have now shed some
A healthy colon is a smooth tube-like structure that is internally lined by a layer of epithelial (surface) cells. The walls of the colon contain muscles, along with many small penetrating arteries that pass through the muscular wall of the colon to carry blood to the inner layer of epithelial
While high blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the latest research findings also highlight the negative effects of high blood pressure on cognitive function in the brain, as well as the importance of accurate blood pressure measurements. Higher than normal blood pressure, also known as hypertension,
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. The World Health Organization lists ischaemic heart disease as the number one cause of death in the world, followed by stroke in a distant second place. Ischaemic heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, describes the build-up of plaque (fatty
Towards the end of 2019, the appearance of the highly contagious novel virus SARS-CoV-2 in Wuhan, China, with the capability of very efficient person-to-person transmission, has resulted in the greatest world-wide public health pandemic of the twenty-first century. The medical condition called COVID-19 that resulted from infection with the virus,
Towards the end of 2019 the appearance of the very contagious novel virus SARS-CoV-2, spreading around the world like wildfire, has resulted in a medical condition called COVID-19, which was found to affect individuals differently. In most infected individuals, the disease did not cause serious illness, but in a minority
Besides the unique human brain, the liver is the next most complex organ in the human body. The liver is a workhorse and is involved in a magnitude of functions, such as the processing of nutrients from all we ingest; converting them into fuel, storing energy, while making essential proteins,
“This year we will open up and regulate the commercial use of hemp products, providing opportunities for small-scale farmers; and formulate policy on the use of cannabis products for medicinal purposes, to build this industry in line with global trends. The regulatory steps will soon be announced by the relevant
Most airborne allergens can be successfully treated with over-the-counter medication, but figuring out which product is right for you can be a frustrating trial and error process. Understanding the cause and nature of allergies, as well as the appropriate remedies, can assist you to select the medication that would work
Most airborne allergens can be successfully treated with over-the-counter medication, but figuring out which product is right for you can be a frustrating trial and error process. Understanding the cause and nature of allergies, as well as the appropriate remedies, can assist you to select the medication that would work
