by Daniel Pereira | Oct 16, 2023 | Science
Metabolism is the intricate network of biochemical processes that occur within living organisms to sustain life, and it exhibits fascinating differences between males and females. Emerging evidence highlights the critical role of sex in influencing metabolic...
by Daniel Pereira | May 22, 2023 | Nutrition
Sodium is an essential mineral that plays a number of important roles in the body. It helps to regulate blood pressure, fluid balance, and muscle and nerve function. While too much sodium can be harmful, there is some evidence to suggest that a moderate amount of...
by Daniel Pereira | Mar 26, 2023 | Science
Despite billions of dollars spent and decades of research, the exact cause of Alzheimer’s is still unknown, and more than 400 clinical trials have failed to produce a meaningful treatment. In 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer presented brain autopsy findings on his patient,...
by Daniel Pereira | Mar 13, 2023 | Science
General anesthetic drugs (GAD) are essential in medical practice as they make surgical procedures possible in the absence of pain and consciousness. However, there are adverse effects and toxicities involved with inhaled anesthetics including nephrotoxicity,...
by Daniel Pereira | Feb 12, 2023 | Science
What does the liver do? The liver is an important metabolic organ that performs over 500 functions. It receives and processes all of the blood leaving the stomach and intestines. It can break down alcohol and metabolize drugs into forms that can be easily put to use...
