Life can be full of unpleasant obstacles that often target our health. For Irfan, a fourteen-year-old boy, Wilson Disease was an unexpected disease that targeted his entire body. The genetic disorder caused Irfan to become severely sick and, eventually, caused him a loss of his ability to speak or walk. Two years after his diagnosis, […]
The trigeminal nerve is responsible for carrying sensations from the face toward the brain – any stimulation that is felt on the face is caused by the signal carried from the face to the brain through this nerve. The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve that holds a direct connection between the brain and […]
The lymphatic system plays a crucial part in the maintenance of a healthy immune function and body. Lymph vessels form part of a network in the lymphatic system, where extra lymph fluid is collected, which include lipids, waste substances, and proteins. These lymph fluids are collected from various bodily tissues and is then carried to […]
The knees contain some of the most important joints within the body – they allow us to move from one location to another. Without these joints, walking would not be possible, and when these joints develop problems, walking and movement can not only become more difficult and uncomfortable but also painful. Gonarthrosis, a term often […]