Read more about the article What happens to your body when you donate blood
Donors are usually encouraged to rest and have light refreshments after they donate blood as the blood loss may temporarily affect them. — Filepic

What happens to your body when you donate blood

The act of donating blood is a noble and selfless gesture, but it’s natural to wonder how your body responds to this generous act. Many individuals, even regular donors, have…

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Read more about the article Platelet-rich plasma therapy could help in IVF
While the PRP here is being injected into the elbow region, it is injected directly into the uterus when used as an adjunct therapy for IVF. — Photos: Filepic

Platelet-rich plasma therapy could help in IVF

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrated blood product containing a high percentage of platelets used to treat wounds and other parts of the body, but have you heard of it…

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Read more about the article What is regenerative medicine, what are its benefits, and is it for you?
Stem cells are a class of undifferentiated cells that are able to differentiate into specialised cell types. — 123rf.com

What is regenerative medicine, what are its benefits, and is it for you?

Regenerative medicine is a relatively new field in which experts look for therapies and strategies similar to those that help your body heal itself. In the 1990s, tissue engineering became…

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