Ebola virus disease or EVD is a severe disease caused by ebolaviruses affecting humans and other primates. Several Ebola outbreaks have been recorded in remote […]
Author Archives: Ethan Hoffmann
Good Cholesterol: Roles and Benefits of HDL Cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol or HDL cholesterol is a particle composed of a lipoprotein that surrounds a lipid molecule called cholesterol. Remember that not all cholesterols […]
Explainer: Chicken Egg Yolks are not Bad for Your Heart
Are chicken egg yolks bad for your heart health? Do they raise the cholesterol level in your blood? The simplest answer is no. Despite unfounded […]
Studies: Pros and Cons of Standing and Stand-Biased Desks
Standing desks and stand-biased desks or sit-stand are desks or workstations that promote orthostatic posture in which the body is held in an upright position […]
Major Types of HIV: Difference Between HIV-1 and HIV-2
The two major types of human immunodeficiency virus are HIV-1 and HIV-2. Note that HIV-1 is the most widespread cause of HIV infection in the […]
Reasons Why HIV Infection Is Hard To Cure
HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes HIV infection. An unmanaged infection can lead to a condition called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome […]
Types of Cellular Respiration: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic
Cellular respiration is a metabolic process that occurs inside the cells of an organism. It involves the production of energy through the conversion of biochemical […]
Tonsil Stones: Small and Smelly Deposits from the Throat
Wondering about those nasty and smelly whitish to yellowish chunks that often come off from your throat? They are called tonsil stones. Medically called as […]
Causes of Bad Breath
Bad breath or halitosis might be an indicator of poor oral hygiene or a symptom of a serious underlying health condition. Either way, understanding the […]
Linking Schizophrenia and Human Endogenous Retroviruses
People diagnosed with schizophrenia suffer from symptoms that render them unable to function mentally and socially. These include visual or auditory hallucinations, delusions, confusion, and […]