Medical Articles & News
A family practitioner is usually the first doctor that someone will call when they are experiencing an illness or health problem. A family practitioner will use their knowledge as a medical professional to diagnose and treat a variety of medical issues. If a medical problem is outside their range of practice, they will refer the […]
Every living organism is made up of one or more cells. The cell is the fundamental unit of life. Cells are the structural and functional organization in organisms. Cellular or cell biology is key to understanding how organisms develop, how they respond to their environment, and how the diseased state differs from the healthy state. […]
Blood sugar, also called glucose, is the sugar that circulates in your bloodstream. After we eat, the body digests the meal into sugars, called glucose. The sugar will travel from the stomach to the small intestine, where it’s absorbed into the bloodstream. That signals the pancreas, an abdominal organ that aids in digestion and hormone […]
A colerectal surgeon works closely with urologists, who handle the urogenital tract in males and the urinary tract of women, gynecologists, who deal with specific female issues, and gastroenterologists, who deal with diseases of the gut. The conditions that colorectal surgeons treat are quite varied. Some examples of conditions are fecal incontinence, severe constipation, cancers of the colon and rectum, […]
The practice of naturopathic medicine or “naturopathy” is centuries old. This alternative wellness system is built on the belief that the body can heal itself. It combines modern medical methods with a broad range of natural therapies to aid recovery, prevent illness, and boost overall health. Massage, herbs, exercise, nutritional counseling, and acupuncture all fall […]
Hormones are chemicals that dictate many aspects of human health. From when a woman is able to conceive a child, to pregnancy, energy levels and even body temperature, all of these bodily functions are controlled to some degree by a delicate balance of hormones. When they fall out of that optimal balance, you may notice some […]
Bioinformatics scientists study and dissect large amounts of datasets at the molecular level such as proteomics, raw micro array, and genomic sequence data. They also manipulate databases that are commercially or publicly accessible, which contain genomic and post genomic data. They design and update any web-based informatics tools they may need. They will also change […]
Genetics is concerned with how traits such as hair color, eye color, and risk for disease are passed or inherited from parents to their children, and how these inherited traits differ from person to person. At the center of the study of genetics is the genetic code or ‘genome.’ This genetic information is made up […]
Cardiomyopathy is a serious medical condition that centers on a weakened heart muscle. A group of disorders may result in cardiomyopathy by directly affecting the heart muscle’s structure, function and pumping ability. It appears in a variety of forms. Most commonly, it follows a heart attack or coronary artery disease, often in middle-aged men. Much […]
An entomologist studies the classification, life cycle, and habits of insects. They study their relationship to humans, other organisms, and the environment. The study of insects creates the building blocks for developments in chemical and biological pest control, food production, biological diversity, and a variety of other fields in science. Entomologists will often work with […]
