Peptide Vaccines — A Brief Overview Of How They Work Peptide vaccines are a relatively new development in the world of vaccine technology. They are made up of short chains of amino acids — called peptides — which stimulate the immune system.  Researchers are...

Is Lung Cancer Hereditary? Our lungs are the air sacs responsible for breathing and gaseous exchange, two crucial physiological processes meant for our survival. And like any other organ of ours, the lungs can also be affected by cancer: abnormal growth of somatic...

Chris Rock and Will Smith's recent altercation at the 94th Academy Awards brought attention to Jada Smith's medical condition. So, why was Smith offended by Chris Rock’s joke? How did Jada Pinkett Smith manage to lose all of her hair? It's worth noting that Will...

Is Skin Cancer Hereditary? Skin cancer, or the cancerous growth of skin cells, results from exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Too much time spent in sunlight or over usage of UV tanning beds may expose your skin to harmful UV rays, which can alter the DNA of...