SCIENCE

Coronavirus Source:  https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.   Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people.  Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. On 31 December 2019, the WHO China Country Office  was informed  of cases of pneumonia of unknown etiology (unknown cause) detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. A novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)  was identified ...

Are you curious to know why someone with a liver problem (impaired liver) showed series of critical conditions that goes beyond the liver? Some knowledge/information about the liver will answer some questions. The liver is a reddish brown, organ with four lobes of unequal size and shape. The liver is not only the heaviest internal organ but the largest gland in the human body (apart from the skin). Personally I call the liver our “ metabolic engine ” since many of its function are associated with metabolism. This article will discuss the LIVER as it is a vital organ in which its malfunctioning may lead to serious unhealthy conditions and impaired health that may not make life meaningful for affected individuals. The liver of man controls major metabolic activities within the body and includes the following functions Regulation of blood sugar through carbohydrate metabolism Detoxification and converting poisonous substances to harmless substances   Regulation of bloo...