Fat Mass and Obesity-Associated Gene (FTO)
Obesity arises when a person has a calorie intake that is consistently more than is required for their metabolic rate
Read more
What is Malocclusion?
While occlusion refers to the proper alignment of teeth in the upper and lower jaws so that they fit together
Read more
Bisphenol A (BPA): The FDA's Position
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical and is a component in polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. Almost all inner
Read more
Recent Genetic Breakthroughs in Prostate Cancer Research
As one of the most common cancers around the world, prostate cancer is a genetically heterogeneous disease. This causes a
Read more
What are canker sores?
Canker sores are essentially sores in the mouth that cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. They are also
Read more
What is Sonic Hedgehog Medulloblastoma?
A medulloblastoma is a malignant tumor of the central nervous system. These tumors make up the overwhelming majority of embryonal
Read more
Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention
While it is not possible to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD) with complete certainty, several steps can be taken to
Read more
What is gallbladder cancer?
The gallbladder The gallbladder is a small pear shaped sac that lies under the liver. Its main function is to
Read more
Astigmatism Types – Regular and Irregular
Astigmatism is a refractive error that creates asymmetric blur in the vision due to the irregular corneal curvature/shape (corneal astigmatism)
Read more
Causes of angina
Angina is manifested as a chest pain that may (in case of stable angina) or may not (in case of
Read more