Insulin is commonly known for its role in diabetes. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that functions as a main regulator of the glucose (a simple sugar that provides energy) levels in the blood. Insulin allows the cells (in the liver, muscles and fat tissue) to take up glucose from blood and use …
You may have heard all sorts of opinion about acne, explaining why you develop acne and what you should do about it. Unfortunately, not all of those opinions have strong bases. There is possibility that the information you receive is just a myth.
There are three main factors that contribute to the formation of acne: Overproduction of oil (sebum) Irregular shedding of dead skin cells resulting in irritation of the hair follicles of your skin Buildup of bacteria
There are many medications and treatments for acne which, to some extent, can be confusing and overwhelming. In this situation, it is easy to make mistakes. You may choose the wrong way to treat your acne problem and make it even worse. These are some common mistakes people make while treating acne:
The two most common causes of headache are muscular tension and a constriction of blood vessels supplying blood to the brain. Certain problems can lead to these types of headache, such as: stress, poor posture, not sleeping properly, too much caffeine intake, eye strain, low blood sugar, allergies, sinusitis, and tiredness.
Stem Cells Can Repair Damaged cartilage Researchers who created cartilage from adult stem cells in mice have raised optimism in developing regenerative therapies for cartilage injury and osteoarthritis. Their study demonstrated the potential use of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) – adult cells that have been genetically altered to have the characteristics of embryonic stem …
There are many types of arrhythmia (known as irregular heartbeat or abnormal heart rhythm). Some of them may occur in the atria, while the other in the ventricles. People with arrhythmia may not develop a serious problem, but some heart arrhythmias can cause bothersome (or even life-threatening) signs and symptoms. Ventricular arrhythmias are considered more …
The symptoms of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) may include: Dizziness or feeling light-headed. Palpitations (a feeling of skipped heart beats, fluttering or “flip-flops”). Chest discomfort/ chest pain. Shortness of breath. Fainting. Pounding in your chest. A slow heartbeat. A racing heartbeat Weakness or fatigue (feeling very tired).
Irregular heartbeat (also known as abnormal heart rhythm or arrhythmia) arise from problems with the electrical conduction system of the heart. It occurs when the electrical impulses in your heart that coordinate your heartbeats don’t work properly so that your heart beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.
Confusions might arise when people talk about arthritis without proper knowledge. It is because not many people know that arthritis is not a single disease. It actually refers to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases and other conditions, causing pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. Arthritis is often associated with inflammation of …