Dopamine: much more than a happiness hormone
When we think of dopamine, it is common to associate it with immediate gratification, pleasure or even the risk of addiction. However, this neurotransmitter is much more than a happiness hormone. Its influence extends from decision-making to the regulation of the immune system. Understanding this hormone in all its [...]
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease and one of the leading causes of hypothyroidism in the world. In this disorder, the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, affecting its ability to produce essential hormones for metabolism. Below, we explore in detail what it is, its symptoms, its prevalence and its [...]
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, damaging the myelin sheaths that cover neurons. This damage, caused by inflammatory processes, interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses, slowing them down or blocking them completely. Myelin plays an essential role in the conduction of electrical impulses in the brain.
What are autoimmune diseases?
Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues in the body, mistaking them for pathogens such as viruses or bacteria. This malfunction can cause a wide variety of symptoms and affect any part of the body. In this article we will talk about the characteristics, causes, factors and [...]
What is Crohn's disease?
Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Although it can affect any part of the digestive tract (from the mouth to the anus), it almost always affects the lower end of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. CD is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases in the [...]