Disease understanding

Introduction: Our kidneys serve several critical roles in maintaining our systems in balance. They eliminate waste, pollutants, and excess water from circulation excreted in the urine. They aid in producing hormones that stimulate the production...

Introduction: An ischemic stroke happens when blood flow to a portion of the brain is cut off or decreased, preventing brain tissue from receiving oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells start to die within minutes. A...

Introduction: Radioactive isotopes (radionuclides) occur naturally in the environment, including our bodies, food and water. We are exposed to background radiation from these radionuclides on a daily basis. The radiation comes from outer space like cosmic rays and naturally occurring radioactive materials (radionuclides) found in the ground,  air...

There is strong evidence that eating protein after a workout increases muscle protein synthesis significantly. However, over the long run, total daily caloric and protein consumption play the most important nutritional roles in supporting exercise...