What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease (also known as Alzheimer’s) is one of the most common forms of neurodegenerative dementia and is characterised by a progressive deterioration of cognitive functions, memory…
What is it and what is its purpose? Growth hormone (GH), also called somatotropin, is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland located at the base of the brain. This…
Mediterranean anaemia or beta thalassaemia: what is it? Mediterranean anaemia, also known as thalassaemia, is an inherited disorder that affects the production of haemoglobin, the protein present in red blood…
What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C (HCV) is an infectious disease that affects the liver and is caused by the HCV virus. Around 170 million people worldwide infected with this pathogen…
Coeliac disease: What is it? Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine in response to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in several types of…
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by an increase in the concentration of glucose in the blood, known as hyperglycaemia, caused by several factors: There are two…
What is streptococcus? Streptococcus is a gram-positive bacterium that can cause various types of infections, with symptoms in areas such as the throat, skin infections, pneumonia, etc. Streptococcal infections are…
What is cholesterol and what is its purpose? Cholesterol is a substance that is naturally present in the blood and tissues of the human body. It is partly produced by…
The thyroid: what is it, and what are its functions? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland, located in the front of the neck, which produces thyroid hormones (FT3 and FT4)…
What is the vaginal microbiota? The vaginal microbiota is the set of microorganisms, which includes bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses, present in the vagina. It plays an important role in…