Sex is an important part of our life, being more than just intercourse and being one of the greatest physical and sensory pleasures you can enjoy. Although throughout history this has been taboo and censored, luckily over time we have been able to see how sensuality and sexuality have become more and more naturalized in …
Our brain is a fundamental part of the bodyAs it regulates the functioning and coordination of most of the body and allows us to be who we are: controls vital constants to higher processes such as reasoning or motivation, including perception and motor skills. But even though it is our most important organ, it could …
Tay-Sachs disease is a strange medical condition which, although strange to the majority of the population, appear to be ethnic groups in which it has a high prevalence. It is a genetic disease that affects the nervous system, causing the accumulation of lipids present in the nerve cells and eventually damaging it. We are finding …
Cuts, bumps, and tissue ruptures aren’t the only known causes of symptoms and illness. Psychosomatic or somatomorphic disorders, for example, are forms of expression of alterations of a psychological nature, consciously or unconsciously. That is why, in some cases, they appear troubles i pictures of diseases caused by the mind. This means that there are …
Over time, sciences like medicine have gradually developed, which has significantly increased life expectancy, quality and well-being. Thanks to this, many diseases that were once fatal today can be successfully treated and in some cases have even managed to eradicate the disease itself. However, there are still different types of diseases that continue to pose …
Health is sometimes terribly fragile. The human body is ready to face the most complicated situations, but it is also very vulnerable to external agents and their own biological mechanisms. In this article we have made a list of the most common diseases and pathologies that affect a greater number of people. The most common …
The endocrine system is the set of organs and tissues in the body that they secrete a number of compounds called hormones. These substances, produced and released by the endocrine glands, are poured into the bloodstream to cross it and regulate specific functions at points far from where it is produced. Some of the major …
The skeletal system allows us humans to enjoy the freedom of movement, posture and relationship with the environment from a mechanical point of view. This structural conglomerate is made up of 206 different parts, a significant figure considering the weight and size of our species. Thus, the skeleton represents a total of 12% of the …
Embryology is a sub-discipline of genetics and biology that deals with the study of morphogenesis, embryonic and nervous development from gametogenesis to the birth of living things. Life in humans begins with an egg and a sperm, two specialized haploid (n) cells that, after intercourse, join together and form a zygote (2n). Humans have 23 …
Autoimmune diseases are those in which the body attacks itself. One of the best known is multiple sclerosis. In this article, however, we will talk about another one, which is related to it: Devic’s disease or neuromyelitis optic (NMO). This disease is inflammatory and demyelinating; it affects the nerve fibers of the central nervous system, …
Epigastralgia is one of the most common gastrointestinal pain. In most cases, it is due to indigestion, although it can also be caused by physical ailments, especially esophageal reflux. In this article we will analyze what pain in the epigastrium is, what other symptoms are associated with it, what are its most common causes and …
Erythrocytes, also called red blood cells or red blood cells, are the most common cells in the bloodstream. They are fundamental anatomical units for all of our vital functions. Among others they carry oxygen and distribute nutrients throughout the body. We will see below what erythrocytes are, how they are produced and what are their …
Sleep is a vital necessity, and it is that our body and our brain must be able to replenish energy and reorganize all the information that we have accumulated during the day, as well as contribute to the growth process and the regulation of biological rhythms. Experts recommend between seven and eight hours of sleep …
We have been told several times: “you don’t feel that close to the TV”, “it is not time to look at your cell phone”, “take care of your computer or you will need glasses”. It’s clear that mainstream culture is rooted in the idea that screens can affect our health, both physically and psychologically, but …
Genetic editing is defined as any process of genomic engineering by which IDNA is inserted, removed or replaced by nuclease enzymes. Beyond the definition of a “book”, such practices lead to a certain number of ethical considerations which must of course be taken into account. In 2015, the first attempt at genetic modification of a …
Ever since Italian neurologist Ugo Cerletti introduced electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment for various mental disorders in 1938, this technique has come under heavy criticism, sometimes based on misinformation. Today, and after more than 80 years of use, this therapeutic method continues to raise doubts about its effectiveness and its harmlessness. But what is the …
The Daniels Scale or Daniels Test is a tool used to measure muscle strength in the human body, especially in patients with neuromuscular disorders or localized injuries. We must keep in mind that the muscular system allows us to relate to the environment, as it is responsible for movement, and therefore responsible for adapting our …
The Ashworth scale is an instrument that measures the degree of spasticity or increased muscle tone, A problem that causes stiffness in the patient and a loss of balance between contraction and relaxation of muscles. It is a scale that must be applied and completed by the professional, with the help of the patient. In …
Scurvy is a disorder caused by a deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), Which alters the production of collagen, and thus affects the composition of vital tissues. It is linked to poor nutrition as well as excessive consumption of substances such as alcohol. In this article, we will see what scurvy is and why vitamin …
The skeleton or skeletal system is a biological system that provides support, support and protection to the soft tissues and muscles of living organisms. Vertebrates have an internal skeletal system (endoskeleton) made up of bones, while arthropods have opted for the exoskeleton as an evolutionary adaptation, a complex layer made up mostly of chitin, which …
The epithelium, also known as epithelial tissue, Is a compound of cells that do not have intercellular content that separates them, and is found in all of the membranes that cover both the internal and external surfaces of the body. Together with other tissues, this set of cells plays a very important role in embryonic …
We often hear, read, or even use terms that we are not entirely sure what they mean. In common sense, we make arbitrary associations between a state and a term that does not always correctly describe that state. This situation usually occurs frequently with the vegetative state., Which is associated with the state of coma …
African sleeping sickness or trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease dependent on a transmission vector, in this case a fly. It is a disease that generated several epidemics during the 19th and 20th centuries in various regions of Africa. However, today its distribution is focal, so it is endemic in 36 African countries. Like most disease-dependent …
Copper is an essential trace element that we absorb from certain foods and which allows us to enjoy good health. However, it is toxic and harmful to health if the amount of copper in the body is excessive; is what happens to Wilson’s disease. This rare disease is inherited from the parents of an autosomal …
Everybody knows that little sleep has immediate ill effects, Such as lack of concentration, reduced proactivity, clumsiness and drowsiness. However, they are little known long-term adverse effects which can cause the habit of little sleep. Adverse Effects of Not Getting Enough Hours of Sleep Human beings need to rest between 7 and 9 hours a …
The largest system or organ that makes up us, humans and animals, is the skin. This organ acts as a protective barrier for the whole organism and is made up of three main layers: the epidermis, the hypodermis and the hypodermis. The first of these, the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin), begins its …
Anxiety is a psychophysiological condition that most people have experienced at some point in their lives. However, not all to the same degree, nor for the same period of time. In other words, suffering from anxiety at one point is not the same as suffering from it for days, weeks or months. The health effects …
