Known as the “white death,” tuberculosis (TB) has wreaked havoc throughout human history with frightening tenacity. Its effects, such as exhaustion, bloody coughs, and unrelenting decline, were harsh in contrast to the romantic literature’s dramatic depictions. It turned daily life into a silent battle by removing bodily strength and painting pallor onto cheeks. Behind the…
You literally lose your vision when you have retinal detachment, a medical emergency. Vision loss can be severe when the retina, a very thin, light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye, separates from the tissue that supports it. However, today’s retinal surgeons use sophisticated techniques to preserve and restore sight, much like an artist…
Gender affirming surgery has emerged as a key component of all-encompassing transgender care in recent years. Restoring dignity is more important than merely altering anatomy. Similar to adjusting a radio to its proper frequency, these processes assist in bringing inner identity and outward appearance into harmony where there was previously disarray. This alignment is more…
It’s normal to feel a little… puffier when you look in the mirror during the week before your period. Your jeans may fit more snugly. A few pounds are added to the scale’s reading. Although it can be annoying and even perplexing, the fact is that weight gain is both common and transient. Researchers have…
The poultry industry around the world has been reminded that Newcastle Disease is still a serious threat by its unsettling persistence in resurfacing in recent months. The virus, which is caused by avian paramyxovirus type 1, or APMV-1, spreads among birds—especially poultry—like wildfire through contaminated feed, feces, and the air. Comparable to a viral wildfire,…