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
The thyroid is one of the body’s hormone producing glands that form part of the endocrine system. It is about 5 cm long and has two lobes on either side of the windpipe, which are connected in the front of the windpipe by a strip of thyroid tissue – known
The human body, like all mammals, generate its own internal heat. Despite large fluctuations in the temperature of the environment, the body’s temperature is maintained within a narrow range in order to optimize cell and organ function. Although it may vary slightly between individuals, the body’s core temperature averages about
Hidden by the skin in the frontal area of the neck and wrapped around three sides of the windpipe, just below the “Adams apple”, lies a butterfly-shaped gland called the thyroid. The thyroid is about 5 cm long and has two lobes on either side of the windpipe, which are
