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Function of Kidneys and Diseases

Kidneys are filtered organs present in vertebrates that help in removing water-soluble wastes from the blood. A normal human body possesses two kidneys which are bean-shaped and weigh around 150 grams each. Kidneys function as the waste disposal system of our body. Every day kidneys are processing around 200 liters of filtrate while absorbing a…

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Vitamin C Deficiency Diseases

Updated: 13-05-2025   Vitamin C is a cofactor in at least eight enzymatic reactions, including several collagen synthesis reactions that, when dysfunctional, cause the most severe symptoms of scurvy.   In animals, these reactions are especially important in wound-healing and in preventing bleeding from capillaries. Ascorbate may also act as an antioxidant against oxidative stress. …

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Top 5 Home Remedies for Bronchitis

Updated: 26-05-2025   Top 5 Home Remedies for Bronchitis Home remedies for bronchitis are common, but the effect they have could differ from one person to another. Bronchitis could be a disease in which the secretion membrane within the bronchial passages becomes inflamed. As the disturbed membrane swells and grows chunkier, it narrows or shuts…

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