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We all know what happens when you get a cut. It gets red. It hurts. It might swell or even become extremely warm. While there are certainly more severe cases, this is a typical example of inflammation. Inflammation is part of your body’s natural healing process. When the body detects an injury, infection, or toxic substance, it sends white blood …
Researchers have just announced discovering a new type of white blood cells (leukocytes) that can save dying/degenerated nerve cells and reverse damaged nerve fibers in patients with head injuries or spinal cord damage. A type of cell that previously was thought only to help fight infection also promotes nerve regrowth and neural regeneration. 5 Types of white blood cells (granulocytes): …
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease affecting middle-aged to older adults in 2024. OA and joint arthritis are typically thought of as a “wear and tear” condition of the joints. Still, new research has shown that OA disease affects the joint’s entirety, including joint lining, cartilage, ligaments, and bone. OA is indeed much more common in the elderly …
A diagnosis for autoimmune disease happens when the patient’s immune system mistakenly attacks their own body. Our immune system normally protects us from germs, viruses, and borrelia bacteria. When the immune system senses these foreign invaders, it takes an army of cells to attack the threat. Under normal circumstances, our immune system can distinguish dangerous foreign cells from cells produced …
Motoneuron, also known as motor neurons, are a type of cell body located in the brainstem, motor cortex, or spinal cord. Fibers called axons project outwards to the spinal cord can indirectly or directly control muscles, organs, and glands in the body. The Somatic Motor System The somatic motor system, also known as the voluntary motor system, is responsible for …
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is set to return to the boxing ring after spending 15 years in retirement. Tyson reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion and currently holds the record as the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title. Stem Cells for Boxers & MMA Fighters Tyson won his first 19 professional fights by knockout, 12 of them in the first round. Tyson …
