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What are the kidneys? The kidneys are a pair of red, bean shaped organs located on either side of our…

Kidneys are one of the most important organs in our body. They remove excess fluids, salt, and waste materials from…

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection that infects both men and women. It causes infections in the genitals, throat and…

Osteopenia is a condition where there is low bone mass, indicating weaker bones more prone to breakage, but not as…

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common and serious form of lupus, as discussed in our previous article. It…

Coronary artery disease, or also known as coronary heart disease or ischaemic heart disease, is the leading cause of death…

Alcoholic beverages like beers, wines and spirits contain ethanol, a strong psychoactive agent which can acutely affect our perception, mood,…

Infertility is a common problem in the world affecting approximately 10 to 15% of couples worldwide. Defined as failure to…

Hepatitis is the medical term describing an inflammation of the liver. There are different types and causes of hepatitis, and…

If you were to name an important solid organ in your digestive system, it would be the liver. It is…