There are 2 main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes – a lifelong condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin Type 2 diabetes – where the body does not produce enough insulin, or…
The extracellular matrix is comprised of non-cellular components within tissues that form an essential scaffold for cellular constituents. The structure of the extracellular matrix differs in composition between tissue types but is essentially made up…
The British population’s daily diet is greatly lacking in Magnesium. It is a metallic element that our bodies use to turn the food we eat into energy. It’s also important for helping the parathyroid glands to…
Vitamin D (also referred to as calciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet…
Inflammation occurs naturally in the body as part of the body’s immune response. When your body is fighting an infection or injury, it sends inflammatory cells to the rescue. This results in those classic signs…
Don't Drink at a party? What? Could I? We are so used to alcohol being associated with a good time or a party and certainly in my generation, going out and 'getting leathered' was part…
