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The human body is a fascinating specimen. It is “designed” to defend itself against pathogens, or foreign matter that can wreak havoc with illnesses and diseases. Its cells capture and destroy invading germs. Its immune response targets specific pathogens, keeping you healthy and disease-free. Sometimes, however, the disease-fighting cells and…

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The researchers noted that the human body ages dramatically at ages 44 and 60.

With prolonged space missions on the horizon, scientists are racing to understand how microgravity affects the human body and how drugs could mitigate some of those effects.

Insulin is a hormone that enables the human body to use glucose (sugar) for energy. People who have Type-1 diabetes do not produce enough insulin and need to take insulin every day. At the same time, those who have Type-2 diabetes may also require insulin therapy when their blood sugar…

The human body constantly works to maintain balance and harmony. One crucial aspect of this balance is blood sugar regulation, which plays a pivotal role in your overall health. But did you know that sleep, or the lack of it, can significantly influence how your body manages blood sugar levels?

Heatstroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C (104F).

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What do we see in a historical painting or photograph that shows a person in open water? Most likely, in the first instance, someone who is engaging with swimming or bathing in a natural environment. But at second glance, these images can teach us many things about a society’s attitudes…

The news of the death of a 14 year old boy in Kerala has raised several questions. The young boy died due to an infection by a brain eating amoeba. He was under treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters.