Nutrition Gist

All you need to know about tuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs, though it can affect any organ in the body. It can develop when bacteria spread through droplets in the air. TB can be fatal, but in many cases, it is preventable and treatable. In the past, TB, or “consumption,” was a major cause of death around the world. Following improvements in living conditions and the development of  antibiotics , the prevalence of TB fell dramatically in industrialized countries. However,  in the 1980s , numbers started to rise again. The World Health Organization (WHO) describe it as an “epidemic.” They report that it is among the  top 10  causes of death globally and “the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent.” The  WHO  estimate that in 2018, nearly 10 million people around the world developed TB and 1.5 million people died from the disease, including 251,000 people who also h...

                        ARTHRITIS Arthritis means joint inflammation, but the term is used to describe around 200 conditions that affect joints, the tissues that surround the joint, and other connective tissue. It is a rheumatic condition. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Other common rheumatic conditions related to arthritis  include   gout ,  fibromyalgia , and  rheumatoid arthritis  (RA). Rheumatic conditions tend to involve pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions  can also involve  the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Some forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis and  lupus  (SLE), can affect multiple organs and cause widespread symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...

Can men become pregnant? A person who was born male and is living as a man cannot get pregnant. However, some transgender men and nonbinary people can. In most cases, including cis-men who have sex with men, male pregnancy is not possible. New research in uterine transplants may mean that male pregnancy could be a possibility in the future, though. In this article, we will discuss the difference between sex and gender before explaining more about transgender and male pregnancy. Is it possible? Share on Pinterest Anyone who has a uterus and ovaries can become pregnant and give birth. Anyone who has a uterus and ovaries could become pregnant and give birth. People who are born male and living as men cannot get pregnant. A transgender man or nonbinary person may be able to, however. It is only possible for a person to be pregnant if they have a uterus. The uterus is the womb, which is where the fetus develops. Male reproductive organs include testi...

What to know about coronaviruses                     Visit our  YOUTUBE CHANNEL... Coronaviruses are types of viruses that typically affect the respiratory tracts of birds and mammals, including humans. Doctors associate them with the common cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and they can also affect the gut.     READ MORE ..........

What to know about Fever.  Fever is when a human’s body temperature goes above the normal range of 36–37° Centigrade (98–100° Fahrenheit). It is a common medical sign. Other terms for a fever include pyrexia and controlled hyperthermia. As the body temperature goes up, the person may feel cold until it levels off and stops rising. Share on Pinterest Fevers are common but can be unpleasant. People’s normal body temperatures may vary and are affected by factors such as eating, exercise, sleeping, and what time of the day it is. Our body temperature is usually at its highest at around 6 p.m. and at its lowest at about 3 a.m. A high body temperature, or fever, is one of the ways our immune system attempts to combat an infection. Usually, the rise in body temperature helps the individual resolve an infection. However, sometimes it may rise too high, in which case, the fever can be serious and lead to complications.          ...

What is Nutrition, and why it matters? Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease. Nutritionists use ideas from molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics to understand how nutrients affect the human body. READ MORE........