Drug Addiction – Chasing The High
Addiction is a brain disease commonly associated with mental illness, defined as ‘a state in which an organism engages in … Read moreDrug Addiction – Chasing The High
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Does Covid-19 Affect The Brain?
Coronavirus has caused patients many issues especially in the lungs, but the brain is another area hugely affected by coronavirus … Read moreDoes Covid-19 Affect The Brain?
The Funeral Ritual that Led to an Epidemic
Kuru is a neurodegenerative disease: a member of the class of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy diseases. The disease was named ‘kuru’ … Read moreThe Funeral Ritual that Led to an Epidemic
Tears of Joy
Tears are a weird phenomenon. They serve a fundamental role in the human’s fight against disease. Their emotional function … Read moreTears of Joy
Covid 19: The hope for a vaccine
Covid-19, is an infectious illness affecting billions worldwide. . As of now, there is no vaccine that has been deemed safe … Read moreCovid 19: The hope for a vaccine
Immortal Cells
Henrietta Lacks was an ordinary woman. But, her diagnosis of cancer would change the world … Read moreImmortal Cells
Smell, taste and your brain: How are they linked together?
The official term olfactory memory refers to the sense of smell triggering vivid memories. Have you ever wondered … Read moreSmell, taste and your brain: How are they linked together?
Raw Milk: Jackpot or Russian Roulette?
Raw milk has received much attention for its supposed health benefits, but should you drink raw milk when weighing … Read moreRaw Milk: Jackpot or Russian Roulette?
Oil Pulling: The New Mouthwash?
Our oral health is known to be the gateway to our general health; helping to recognise yet also reduce the … Read moreOil Pulling: The New Mouthwash?
The Science Behind the Placebo Effect
Placebo – I shall please. The placebo effect is a widely known medical phenomenon used in modern medicine to test the … Read moreThe Science Behind the Placebo Effect
Social prescribing: Is community the best medicine?
The effects of social prescribing and the importance of communal support in addressing social determinants of health are explored. … Read moreSocial prescribing: Is community the best medicine?
How Racial Inequality Led To A Mistrust of The Healthcare System
“Medical mistrust is significantly contributing to delays in African American men utilising the health care system,” but who’s to blame … Read moreHow Racial Inequality Led To A Mistrust of The Healthcare System