Turmeric is known for its culinary, cosmetic and commercial uses, but it also contains medicinal properties that help to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. The beneficial effects of this herb are provided by curcumin, its main active...
Nitric oxide, or NO, is a messenger molecule that plays a role in your muscular and immune systems. NO signals the smooth muscles surrounding your blood vessels to relax and dilate, increasing blood flow and relieving disorders like angina and...
Blood-borne parasites are found worldwide and usually spend a certain part of their life-cycle in the blood of the host. Blood-borne parasites may be transmitted in two ways according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: parasites...
Intestinal human parasites can be grouped into two categories---protozoa and helminths. Protozoa are single-celled organisms capable of reproducing inside the body, resulting in potentially serious infections. Protozoan parasites are typically...
