How is a Food Allergy Different to Food Intolerance? Food allergy is an immune system reaction to a food, while food intolerance is a digestive issue. A food allergy is an immune system reaction to a food, that can cause [...]
White Blood Cells White blood cells are a vital part of the immune system that protect the body from infection and disease. What are white blood cells (WBCs)? Red blood cells, white blood cells (WBCs), platelets and plasma make [...]
Remarkable Facts About the Human Egg With regards to female fertility, both egg quantity and quality matters. The human egg is a non-renewable resource A woman is born with around 1 – 2 million potential eggs in the form [...]
General Health Checks and Insurance Insurance companies use blood and other health tests as part of their medical exam. Blood test results, along with other health data gathered during the medical exam, give insurers a clearer picture of the [...]
Preeclampsia Risk Assessment (sFlt-1/PlGF Ratio) What is the role of the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio in preeclampsia? Preeclampsia (PE) is a complication of pregnancy that affects approximately 5% of women worldwide. Preeclampsia (PE) Preeclampsia is a serious hypertensive condition occurring at [...]
Understanding Placental Growth Factor (PlGF) What is PlGF and why is it important? Placental growth factor (PlGF) is a protein-coding gene that plays a key role in angiogenesis and vasculogenesis, in particular during embryogenesis. Angiogenesis is the development of [...]
Diabetes and Kidney Failure Approximately 1 in 3 adults with diabetes develop kidney disease. Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are high due to insufficient insulin production or improper utilization of insulin by the body. Diabetes can [...]
World Kidney Day: Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect early, protect kidney health World Kidney Day, observed on 13th March 2025, serves as a global reminder of the importance of kidney health. This year’s theme, “Prioritising Early Detection for Healthy [...]
World Cancer Day 2025 #UnitedByUnique Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis; it is a deeply personal matter. About 1 in 5 people develop cancer in their lifetime, and for each person whom it affects, the experience will [...]
Diabetes Insipidus Diabetes insipidus is a rare and treatable condition in which the body produces too much urine. What is diabetes insipidus? Diabetes insipidus is a rare and treatable condition in which the body produces too much urine. Diabetes [...]
