Yellow fever is a serious infection that’s most commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa, South America, and Central America. It’s spread through the bites of infected mosquitos and can quickly cause serious or even fatal complications in people who contract it. The most effective way to prevent yellow fever is by Read more…
Even though their names might suggest they’re similar diseases, monkeypox and chickenpox are two separate conditions. If you aren’t sure what the differences are, you’re not alone. Monkeypox is a relatively new threat that people outside of Africa aren’t often familiar with. It’s not very widespread in the UK, but Read more…
Your thyroid might be small, but it plays a major role in how well your body functions. It’s a small, butterfly shaped gland located in the front of your neck just below your tonsils. It secretes two hormones into your bloodstream called thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are Read more…
Found in your blood, cholesterol is a waxy substance attached to proteins that helps your body build healthy cells. You need a certain amount of cholesterol in your blood, but if you develop too much of a certain kind you can end up with serious health complications. Known as ‘bad Read more…
The wax in your ears tends to do a great job of taking care of itself. In addition to keeping your ears healthy and protecting your ear canal from damage and debris, it’s also self-cleaning. Once your earwax has dried up, it usually falls out on its own so you Read more…
Your liver is an impressive organ. Located on the right side of your abdomen, it’s the largest internal organ in the human body and performs hundreds of different functions. Some of the most vital of these functions are: Helping your blood to clot Flushing toxins and waste out of your Read more…
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