The most dangerous fat lies around the organs, deep within the belly. The fat in the abdominal area functions differently than fat elsewhere in the body. It has a greater blood supply as well as more receptors for cortisol, a stress hormone. Cortisol levels rise and fall throughout the day, but when you're under constant stress, the amount of the hormone you produce … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Myths Exposed
Pregnancy is a time when one gets to hear a number of myths; you must heard them all. Relax. A lot of the things you hear might not have a scientific basis. Here we deal with some of your worst pregnancy concerns, which could prove to be mere myths. Learn what's true and what's not as we expose 20 common myths. 1. KEEP YOUR PREGNANCY A SECRET TILL YOU CROSS YOUR THIRD … [Read more...]
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a breakdown of the crucial central portion of the retina that records the images we see and sends them via the optic nerve from the eye to the brain, called the macula. This disease robs people of the central vision needed to see fine details directly in front of them recognize a familiar face across a room or read words on the printed page. There … [Read more...]
The Power of Cord Stem Cell
Cells with the ability to divide for indefinite periods in culture and to give rise to specialized cells are referred to as Stem Cells. These have an enormous potential in health and medical research but to fully harness this potential, scientists are studying how stem cells transform, or differentiate, into the diverse range of specialized cells that make humans what they are … [Read more...]
Cord Blood Stem Cell: An Upcoming Life Saver
Worldwide, there are about 2 billion people suffering from various types of life threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes, osteopetrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries, heart disease, immune system disorders, blood disorders; the list goes on. Although a wide assortment of methods are used to treat and cure these … [Read more...]
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