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Jellyfish Sting: How To Avoid Them?
The effects of jellyfish sting vary depending on the type of species. Stings from true jellyfish or species under the Scyphozoa class mostly trigger slightly […]
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 disease caused by ebolaviruses affecting humans and other primates. Several Ebola outbreaks have been recorded in remote […]
Roles of Electrolytes in the Human Body
Electrolytes are substances that produce an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in water or other polar solvents. Higher organisms such as the human body need […]
Explainer: Causes of Water Intoxication
Water intoxication or hyperhydration is a fatal medical condition resulting from the overconsumption of water or other fluids. Also known as water poisoning and water […]
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 […]
Roles of Insulin in the Human Body
Insulin is a peptide hormone produced and secreted by the pancreas, especially the beta cells of the pancreatic islets. The general function or role of […]