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Homocysteine is an amino acid found in the blood that has increasingly become a focus of medical research—particularly in relation to cardiovascular diseases. The level of homocysteine is largely regulated by the vitamins B6, B12,...
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the cells in your body do not respond well to the hormone insulin, also known as insulin resistance. Insulin regulates your blood sugar by making sure body...
Type 1 diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone the body uses to allow glucose (sugar) from your food to enter...
Mycoplasma genitalium, often referred to as M. genitalium, is a sexually transmitted bacteria that can cause infections of the genital tract, including the cervix, rectum, and inside of the penis. M. genitalium is spread through...
Vitamin B6 is an essential micronutrient that plays a crucial role in our health. But what happens when our bodies don’t get enough of it? Read on to learn more about the effects of vitamin...
Estrogen (also known as oestrogen) is a group of hormones mainly produced in the ovaries of women. There are several types of estrogen, including estradiol, estrone, and estriol. Estrogen plays a critical role in the...
Food allergies are a reaction of your body’s immune system after eating certain foods (NHS, 2019). Even a small amount of a certain food can trigger an allergic reaction, causing symptoms that can range from...
Noticing brown vaginal discharge can be surprising or even worrying… but in many cases, it’s completely harmless. Brown discharge is often just old blood leaving the body, mixed with natural vaginal fluids. Still, it can sometimes...
Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. The liver absorbs bilirubin from the blood and uses it to produce bile, a fluid that can break down fats...
