HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes HIV infection. An unmanaged infection can lead to a condition called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome […]
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Four Classifications of Psychoactive Drugs
A psychoactive drug is a chemical substance generally used for altering brain functions whether for medicinal or recreational purposes. Take note that there are different classification […]
Tooth Decay and Gum Disease in El Salvador: Facts
In 2012, American public broadcaster and television program distributor PBS ran a story about the prevalence of tooth decay and gum disease in El Salvador. […]
Studies: How Effective is Topical Minoxidil for Hair Loss?
Androgenic alopecia is hair loss resulting from androgenic miniaturization of hair follicles. It is also known as male-pattern hair loss when it affects men or […]
Review: Link Between Infections and Cognitive Disorders
The high susceptibility of humans to infectious diseases can have unintended and sweeping consequences. Note that a body of research has focus its attention on […]
Link Between Infections and Mental Disorders
Infectious diseases have varying outcomes. Some are common and relatively mild such as the common cold and minor fungal infections. Others are dreaded and deadly. […]
Linking Schizophrenia and Human Endogenous Retroviruses
People diagnosed with schizophrenia suffer from symptoms that render them unable to function mentally and socially. These include visual or auditory hallucinations, delusions, confusion, and […]