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This very second, you have trillions of microorganisms living inside your body — so many that they make up one to three percent of your entire body weight! While you have a sizable combination of bacteria, fungi and viruses swarming around inside you, most microbial cells in your body consist of different types of bacteria, many of them residing in your gut.
In the United States, approximately 38 million people have diabetes. Within that population, about 95% have type 2 diabetes, a condition that affects your body’s ability to metabolize sugar, otherwise known as glucose.
In 1976, researchers first identified a frightening virus that had emerged in the African nation then known as Zaire. The source of this fast-moving, destructive disease remains unknown, but Ebola is believed to have spread to humans from apes, monkeys and bats. There have been several Ebola outbreaks since 1976, primarily in African countries, though the disease has been found in animals originating from Asia as well.
There’s nothing worse than feeling a tinge of discomfort in your throat alerting you that something’s not quite right. When it’s accompanied by a sudden bout of sneezes or a slight fever, you know that it’s time to accept the inevitable: A pathogen has staked its claim in your body, and you’re officially getting sick.
One moment, you’re scouring your phone’s camera roll for the infamous cake-in-the-hair photo of your kiddo on their first birthday. The next thing you know, you’ve spent an hour absorbed in eight years’ worth of photos, and you’re left wondering where those eight years went. As you watch time fly via photo slideshow, you may also notice a few extra fine lines or gray hairs where there were none a few years ago, which begs the question: Why do we age? Today, we’re exploring five factors that contribute to the aging process.
Picture this: You’re reaching into the oven to take out a tray of freshly baked cookies. As you’re pulling it out, the kitchen towel you’re using shifts, causing you to burn one of your fingers. Your initial reaction is to acknowledge the pain of the burn, but soon after, your body kicks into gear to repair the damaged skin.
Antidepressant medications can be extremely effective in helping people cope with potentially debilitating conditions. Often, these medications don’t make a person feel “good” so much as level out their emotions to make them feel normal or stable. Without such medications, many people experience something akin to a frightening roller coaster ride that fluctuates uncontrollably between differing levels of depression.
Did you know that the total length of blood vessels in the human body amounts to approximately 60,000 miles? To put that into perspective, it’s like traveling from New York City to Los Angeles — and back — approximately 24 times. That’s an extensive network of vessels in one person! Yet, just a few hundred years ago, estimating this number would have been purely speculative (and likely vastly underestimated). So how did we uncover this and many other fascinating insights about our internal workings? It all began with the study of physiology, which has evolved into several specialized subfields over time. Today, we’re delving into the history of medical physiology, tracing its journey from its origins within general physiology to its emergence as a distinct field within the healthcare industry.
Are you contemplating a career in the expansive field of medicine? From nurses and physicians to educators and other healthcare professionals, there are numerous avenues to explore, depending on your passions. At UF, our Master of Science in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology caters to a diverse range of aspiring healthcare professionals. Whether you’ve recently completed your undergraduate degree or you’re already working in healthcare and want to broaden your skill set and pursue advanced career paths, our program is designed to meet your needs. Today, we’re discussing the ideal candidates for our program. (Hint: If you’re looking for a stepping-stone to specialized roles in medical research, clinical practice or pharmaceuticals, you’re in the right place.)
If you’re considering a career in renal healthcare or are simply curious about organ functionality, you may have pondered the changes in your kidney health over time. While kidneys would ideally function flawlessly from birth to the golden years, that’s not the case. We experience countless changes as we progress through life, and our renal systems are no exception, undergoing their own evolutionary process. In this article, we’ll explore the basics of kidney health, including their location, function and how their role evolves throughout your life. Where Are the Kidneys Located? Think back to playing Operation as a kid
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