Health Science Reviews

By August Herbert Ancient Greek mythology details a trio of sisters, goddesses of death, daughters of Zeus and Themis, called the Moirai (Μοῖρα), more commonly known as the Fates. The Fates held dominion over the lives of mortals: when they were born, the duration of their time on Earth, and the…

By Yeuko Manganyi Ophidiophobia is the term used to refer to the irrational fear of snakes but for many people this fear is well founded. Every year up to 5.4 million people suffer from snakebites, of these more than 2.7 million result in envenomings (being exposed to venom). 400 000…

By Romi Blom Scientists have recently discovered a hidden universe within our bodies—the microbiome. Comprising trillions of microorganisms, our microbiome plays a crucial role in our overall health. But how exactly does it influence our well-being, and what happens when it goes awry? In a recent review article titled “Microbiota…