July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month. According to the American Pregnancy Association, cord blood is “the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth.” This blood can either be discarded or the mother can choose to bank it for later use for herself, the baby, or to be donated to another …
According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), “The overall function of the immune system is to prevent or limit infection.” Amid this COVID-19 pandemic, the global human community is under attack from a single virus. There is no vaccine nor cure for this novel coronavirus yet, and the symptoms vary from …
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The American Cancer Society defines pancreatic cancer as, “a type of cancer that starts in the pancreas.” It was predicted that 2019 would see a 2% rise in pancreatic cancer rates as more than 56,700 Americans would be diagnosed with the disease. Among them, was popular game show host Alex Trebek whose diagnosis has raised …
There is nothing more effortless as breathing. That is, unless you struggle to do so. Our lungs play a central role in our ability to breathe as they are the center of the respiratory system. It is important to protect our lungs against general neglect, bronchitis, mold, air pollution, and smoking. Now there is …
The American Lung Association defines emphysema as “one of the diseases that comprises COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Emphysema involves gradual damage of lung tissue. Specifically thinning and destruction of the alveoli or air sacs.” The Mayo Clinic explains that “You can have emphysema for many years without noticing any signs or symptoms. The main …
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