Oxidative Stress and Gastrointestinal Disease

Oxidative Stress and Gastrointestinal Disease

Post Views: 346 Our bodies are complex systems that are always working to stay balanced. At the centre of this balance is a process called oxidative stress. It can affect different aspects of our health, including the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Understanding oxidative stress and its connection to GI diseases is not merely a scientific curiosity;…

Understanding Impact of Influenza and Respiratory Viruses: Oxidative Stress and Beyond

Understanding Impact of Influenza and Respiratory Viruses: Oxidative Stress and Beyond

Post Views: 350 Respiratory viruses, such as influenza, have posed a significant health concern due to their ability to trigger widespread illness and even pandemics. The healthcare sector plays a vital role in understanding these viruses and their impact on the human body. One fascinating aspect that researchers have been exploring is the relationship between…

How Can Better Nutrition Reduce the Effects of Oxidative Stress on Human Health?

How Can Better Nutrition Reduce the Effects of Oxidative Stress on Human Health?

Post Views: 488 Oxidative stress, though often overlooked, is closely linked to our well-being and quietly influences our health. It occurs when there’s an imbalance between the production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and the body’s ability to counteract their harmful effects. While ROS are natural byproducts of essential cellular processes, excessive levels cause serious…

The impact of Oxidative Stress on the sexual health of men and women

The impact of Oxidative Stress on the sexual health of men and women

Post Views: 365 Until a few decades ago, sexual health was rarely a topic of public discussion in some parts of the world. While this subject remains a taboo even today in some places, one cannot ignore its importance in an individual’s well-being and overall health. Many factors may lead to sexual health issues, stress…

Decentralizing Clinical Trials & RWE Data Collection to Advance Patient-Focused Research

Decentralizing Clinical Trials & RWE Data Collection to Advance Patient-Focused Research

Post Views: 577 As we are in the Mental Health month of May, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can improve and maintain our physical and mental well-being. And what better way to do that than by using a health app like OnTracka that offers you an easy way to focus on…

The effects of oxidative stress on the central nervous system

The effects of oxidative stress on the central nervous system

Post Views: 666 The central nervous system, comprising the brain and spinal cord, is our body’s control and processing house. It is vital to maintain the brain’s biochemical stability for the normal functioning of the CNS and to prevent neurological disorders. Trauma, infections, tumours, blood flow disruption, etc. are some of the main causes of…

The effects of oxidative stress on female reproduction

The effects of oxidative stress on female reproduction

Post Views: 2,157 According to the World Health Organisation, infertility is a primary global health concern that affects millions of men and women of reproductive age. Close to 48 million couples and 186 million individuals experience infertility on a global scale. Lifestyle choices, exposure to environmental pollutants, obesity, malnutrition, recreational use of drugs, smoking and…

What is Oxidative Stress, and How Does it Affect Your Health?

What is Oxidative Stress, and How Does it Affect Your Health?

Post Views: 2,991 Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in your body. Free radicals are oxygen-containing molecules with an unequal quantity of electrons. The unequal number enables them to react with other molecules quickly. Free radicals may generate a massive chain of chemical events in your body because they combine so…