We explain what is the morbidity or morbidity of a disease and the differences with mortality. In addition, morbidity rates. Morbidity is the frequency of occurrence of a disease in relation to the population. What is morbidity? In epidemiology and statistics, morbidity or morbidity is the proportion of individuals who contract a disease specific to…
We explain what prophylaxis is and its role in the medical field. Also, what are dental, antibiotic and social prophylaxis. Prophylaxis can delay or prevent the onset of the disease. What is prophylaxis? Prophylaxis, especially in the medical field, It is the set of preventive actions whose purpose is to prolong good health and delay…
We explain what incidence is, its differences with prevalence and what the incidence rate is. Also, what is an incident. In medicine, incidence is the number of new cases of a disease. What is incidence? By the term incidence, we generally refer to a event or happening that occurs in the middle of a subject…
For the most part, you’re born with the immune system that you have now. Age and exposure to germs over the years may change it a bit, but in general, your body’s defense is dependent on your parent’s defense system. Treatments such as allergy shots and drugs like Zyrtec may help you cope with annoying…
Salt is everywhere—and for good reason. This mineral is essential for our bodies to function properly. It also makes food delicious. Still, there is a lot of misinformation about salt out there, mostly the result of dubious scientific studies from the past. So here are 5 little-known truths about salt. Salt Doesn’t Necessarily Cause Heart…
Are you still waiting for your gym to reopen? Or did it open up, only to shut down weeks later? Well, there’s no point in sitting around at home, watching your former six-pack bloat into a one-pack. Try out these 5 core exercises at home so that when your gym finally opens for good, you’ll…
The 80/20 diet postulates that we can’t make good food choices 100% of the time. If we were to make healthy choices 80% of the time, then 20% of the time we can indulge. This diet is sometimes called the weekend diet, but that’s a stretch of mathematics. To get a true 20% of indulgence…
In recent decades, more and more international foods have made their way to the US. But even America’s most diverse cities don’t offer every delicacy available overseas. Here’s a list of the top 5 foods you’ll have to travel internationally to taste. Mos Burger Mos Burger is a Japanese fast-food chain that’s popular in China,…
Smoothies are a fast and easy-to-go meal. They’re great for breakfast, quick lunch, and post-workout snacks. To get the most out of your smoothie with regard to nutrition and taste, you’ll want to put in a little something extra. Sure, mango banana smoothies are delicious, but a few extra ingredients will increase the amount of…
The words “dietician” and “nutritionist” are often used interchangeably, but there is a legal difference between them. To become either, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in nutrition. If you end up simply supporting and educating people about food health, then you can use the title of a nutritionist. By contrast, to officially and legally be…
