In 2007, additional 12.3 million hectares of genetically modified crops were planted, which is a 12 percent increase (114.3 million hectares) in a global scale. In the US, genetically modified… read more →
Abstract Peptic ulcer is a common term used to generalize a gastrointestinal or stomach or duodenal ulcer. This digestive system disorder affects approximately 4.6 million people yearly in both male… read more →
Decline in cognitive function is already an outbreak and epidemic for lack of a better word. The danger in cognitive impairment is that the causative agents or factors, cause a… read more →
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease associated with chronic inflammation of the joints. In 2008, the New York Times published a review on the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis among… read more →
Sugar intake is directly or indirectly associated with several health problems such as heart disease, gout, cavity, obesity and diabetes. Hence, the association between high calorie intake and weight gain… read more →
A post-renal failure (PRF) is a urinary disorder caused by urinary tract obstruction. Some of the risk factors associated with the disease includes benign prostate hyperplasia, kidney stones, bladder stones,… read more →
Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death, worldwide. In 2008, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 17.3 million people died from CVD, and in a global… read more →
By JoNel Aleccia, Senior Writer, NBC News 4/30/13 U.S. regulators on Tuesday lowered the age limit for Plan B One-Step emergency contraception, approving it for sale to girls as young… read more →
Activating or deactivating a gene or multiple genes in enzymatic cascade reactions involves gene products (Chock, Rhee, & Stadtman, 1980). There are several genes that cause breast cancer, and according… read more →
Scientists have shown that heavy cell phone use causes brain tumor. The Swedish National Institute for Working Life and the University of Oerebro’s study among 4,400 individuals— involving cancer patients,… read more →
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