Category: 6. Health

Introduction

Sepsis is a severe systemic inflammatory response syndrome typically triggered by infection. When infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi enter the bloodstream and release toxins, the body mounts an excessive…

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Introduction

Lipedema is a chronic and progressive disease manifested by an accumulation of adipose tissue.¹ The cause of lipedema remains unknown, but a hereditary component has been suggested as part of the pathophysiology.² While an accurate…

Researchers have discovered new regions of the human genome particularly vulnerable to mutations. These altered stretches of DNA can be passed down to future generations and are important for how we study genetics and…

The global fight against HIV is facing its biggest setback in decades, largely as a result of cuts to international aid, the UN warned.

Distribution of preventative medication was down sharply in a number of places — 64% in Burundi — while…

A large-scale laboratory screening of human-made chemicals has identified 168 chemicals that are toxic to bacteria found in the healthy human gut. These chemicals stifle the growth of gut bacteria thought to be vital for…

Introduction

The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), calculated from standard complete blood counts, has emerged as a widely studied indicator of systemic inflammation and immune dysregulation.¹ It reflects the balance between innate and…

The patient: A 60-year-old man in Warsaw, Poland

The symptoms: The man went to a hospital after experiencing vomiting for two days. Additionally, over the year prior, he had developed weakness and lost 40 pounds (18 kilograms) without trying to…

A major global study has issued a strong warning about the hidden dangers that everyday plastics may pose to heart health. Researchers found that phthalates, toxic chemicals commonly used to make plastics flexible, could be quietly harming the…