Your urine should look clear and not foggy, although its color may vary. Particles or sediment in the urine could be the reason for its cloudiness. Sediment in urine can sometimes only be shown through a clinical test called a urinalysis. The sediment usually contains several cells, debris from the […]
A high level of white blood cells or leukocytosis may be a sign of several health problems. Some of them are inflammation, injury, infection, and disorders of the immune system. A blood count is usually done to check for leukocytosis. By treating the underlying cause, the white blood cell count […]
If we intake tapeworm eggs, they can travel outside of our intestines and create larval cysts in the tissues and organs. This is known as an invasive infection. Ingesting tapeworm larvae may develop into adult tapeworms in the intestines and this is known as intestinal infection. With an intestinal tapeworm […]
The National Stroke Association notes that strokes are the fourth leading reason of death cases in America. They’re also the main reason for disability in adults. In a new study, it was found that many adults in the US at the age of 45 or older may have experienced a […]
With the number of Singaporeans being diagnosed with dementia, community support has become vital for them and their caregivers. People are coming together and building amazing dementia-friendly communities and support systems in Singapore. One such area is the Yishun neighborhood. This is where Ting Ting takes her dad for a […]
Australian Environment Minister recently announced that they’ll put aside at least 30 percent of their land mass for the conservation of species. Tanya Plibersek claims that this plan will keep the flora and fauna of the continent safe, considering they have fauna that doesn’t live anywhere else on the planet. […]
After struggling with his anxiety on his own for a decade, Scott Oughton-Johnson decided to create a group for men like him. It was difficult for him to talk about his feelings. Not when he divorced the mom of his kids a decade ago and not during their custody battle. […]
In new research done in France, meditation was found to be more beneficial for a healthy brain than learning a new language. One of the leading scientists on the study, Dr. Gael Chetelat from Caen-Normandy University in France, explains that the study found meditation to be superior in terms of […]
In an analysis from 2018 conducted by researchers from South Korea and Greenpeace East Asia, from 39 table salt brands tested, 36 contained microplastics. Relying on previous salt studies, this study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology, was the first of its type to check, geographically, how microplastics spread […]
Back in the day, organ meats were one of the most prized and cherished foods. Today, it seems their consumption isn’t as popular as it once was. Actually, today, a lot of individuals have never actually consumed these parts of animals. Others find the thought of eating organ meats disturbing. […]