What is a Public Health Major ? A public health major is the academic discipline to which an undergraduate student formally commits while in college or university. A student who successfully completes all courses under public health qualifies for an undergraduate degree in public health. A public health major is usually administered by select faculty in […]
Public health is the science of promoting and protecting the health of communities. It involves research, disease prevention, policy formulation and implementation and the prevention of injuries and disabilities. It is an inter disciplinary field comprising Medicine, Biology, Anthropology, Public policy, Mathematics, Engineering, Education, Psychology, Computer science, Sociology, Business and many others. Public health deals […]
Public Health Degree Jobs In Demand When you want pursue a career in public health, you have the option of choosing specialties that not only provide room for advancement but specializations that are in high demand. There are different types of public health jobs and careers with public health degree each with its unique demands […]
Weight loss in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue. Weight loss can either occur unintentionally due to mal-nourishment, or as a result of […]
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. While not typically recommended in heart failure, amlodipine may be used if other medications are not sufficient for treating high blood pressure or heart-related chest pain. Amlodipine was patented in 1982 and approved for medical use in 1990. […]
Ergo Cycling involves the use of a stationary bicycle usually a special-purpose exercise machine resembling a bicycle without true wheels or an ordinary bicycle for stationary exercise by placing it on bicycle rollers or a trainer. They are used to increase general fitness, for weight loss, and for training for cycling events. A cycle ergometer […]
Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid synthesized primarily in the liver and kidneys. It occurs naturally in vertebrates where it facilitates the recycling of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell, primarily in muscle and brain tissue. Creatine also acts as a pH buffer in tissues. Creatine is available in flavored powders supplements used […]
Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid synthesized primarily in the liver and kidneys. It occurs naturally in vertebrates where it facilitates the recycling of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell, primarily in muscle and brain tissue. Creatine also acts as a pH buffer in tissues. Creatine is available in flavored powders supplements , used by many to build body cell mass and to increase […]
What is HIV? HIV stands for “Human Immuno Deficiency Virus”. It is the causative agent of AIDS. What Does AIDS Stand For? AIDS stands for “Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome”. It is caused by the HIV virus which weakens the immune System (body’s defence mechanism) and makes a person susceptible to all kinds of infections. […]
Your mouth (and tongue) are lined with a special type of skin (mucosa), which looks (mostly) pink because it is thinner than your other skin. Some changes to your mouth lining can change its color to white a condition known as leukoplakia. Why do people get white patches? Having white spots in the mouth […]
