A 2018 systematic review by G. A. Colditz and L. L. Peterson noted that the link between obesity and cancer had been studied over the […]
Author Archives: Ethan Hoffmann
Role of Pharmaceutical Companies in Antibiotic Resistance
Pharmaceutical companies have now been regarded as one of the major culprits behind the emergence and prevalence of antibiotic resistance. To be specific, specific companies […]
Causes of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are specific strains of bacterial species that have developed resistance from the effects of antibacterial agents due to continued exposure. Take note that […]
The Box Jellyfish: Why Are They So Deadly?
The box jellyfish is a collective term for a class of species under the Medusozoa subphylum and Cnidaria phylum under the greater Animalia kingdom. These […]
Causes of Ebola Outbreak
The Ebola virus disease or EVD has a high fatality rate of 50 percent according to the World Health Organization. The organization also noted that […]
Explainer: Why Ebola Virus Disease is so Deadly?
Ebola virus disease or EVD is a severe illness caused by ebolaviruses affecting humans and other primates. Often fatal due to the presence of high-grade […]
Good Cholesterol: Roles and Benefits of HDL Cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol or HDL cholesterol is a particle composed of a lipoprotein that surrounds a lipid molecule called cholesterol. Remember that not all cholesterols […]
Explainer: Chicken Egg Yolks are not Bad for Your Heart
Are chicken egg yolks bad for your heart health? Do they raise the cholesterol level in your blood? The simplest answer is no. Despite unfounded […]
Studies: Pros and Cons of Standing and Stand-Biased Desks
Standing desks and stand-biased desks or sit-stand are desks or workstations that promote orthostatic posture in which the body is held in an upright position […]
Innate and Adaptive: Two Layers of Immune System Defense
The immune system provides an organism with natural protection against diseases caused by pathogens such as bacteria and viruses and tumor or cancer cells through […]