When Karen Oneniho was 31 years old, her grandmother, Caroline, passed away. Her death was premature, and doctors said it was due to complications from type 2 diabetes. A curious and compassionate person by nature, Onyeneho researched the disease to learn more about it. She wondered about the loss and wanted to know how she […]

idea that Correlation does not imply causation It is a basic caveat in epidemiological research. The classic example involves a hypothetical link between ice cream sales and drowning—instead of increased ice cream consumption causing more people to drown, it is plausible that a third variable, summer weather, leads to increased appetites for ice cream and […]

According to Pew Research: 48% of Americans say GM foods are not safe to eat, while a median of well under 13% say GM foods are safe. DAVIS, Calif. — As temperatures rise and droughts worsen, scientists are dreaming up ways to ensure farming and farming are better for the environment and more efficient. And […]

Gastrointestinal parasites negatively affect the health and welfare of all types of livestock, production and quality of food resources and, despite all traditional disease control systems, continue to hamper the livestock industry. Techniques such as vector control and appropriate management methods help reduce these adverse effects. However, there are often limitations to the sustainability of […]

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idea that Correlation does not imply causation It is a basic caveat in epidemiological research. The classic example involves a hypothetical association between selling ice cream and being drowned. Rather than increased consumption of ice cream causing more people to sink, it is plausible that a third variable (summer weather) leads to an increased appetite […]

The disease can occur in adulthood or in the perinatal period; In the latter case, it is called congenital and has a more severe course. The organs involved in one way or another are the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the endocrine system, vision, muscles and, of course, the respiratory system. Muscular dystrophy is […]