Our body is a wondrous thing, and although many of the illnesses we experience are seemingly visible, those with a sharp eye will be able to see just exactly where our bodies are warning us about the diseases that we carry around with us. This is because the health of a single organ affects all …
The liver is one of the largest organs inside the body, and the heaviest. Its primary function is to process and help digest the nutrients we get from food. It also builds proteins, creates bile, and helps flush out toxins, so it’s an important organ to keep healthy! Holding urine, drinking too much alcohol, and …
The thought of preserving human stem cells with the use of cryopreservation and storing the cells in special cell banks sounds like an idea ripped straight out of strange science fiction movies. As it turns out, though, life truly does imitate art, and the days where cell banks of this variety could become a reality …
Just thinking about the idea of having a tongue that is black and covered in hair is just awful. It sounds like something you’d see in a spine-tingling horror movie. But, believe it or not, this is a real medical condition that could happen to someone, although it is very rare. A medical journal study …
Dementia is a condition that results in an individual slowly and steadily losing their memory or mental skills. It has always been known as a disease that can only be managed, not fully cured, and mainly affects older members of society, though it can happen to people of all ages. When Mark Hatzer’s 82-year-old mother, …
An 18-year-old from India went to the emergency room after he has a sudden sharp pain in his groin area. He also had seizures. When he arrived at the ER, he was confused and dazed. The doctors did scans and found out that the man had brain lesions. He also had cysts in his groin …
Pancreatic cancer is often difficult to discern and spot, and many are not diagnosed until it is too late. It’s a dangerous illness and it spreads very quickly and painfully, and it has a very high fatality rate. That’s why it’s important to be on the lookout for signs of this condition. Here are nine …
Oral hygiene is one of the most important factors contributing to a person’s overall health. While it is normal to visit the dentists once per year, more frequent appointments are always a good idea. It’s not enough to only seek medical attention when there is pain or issues. Vadim Anatoliyevich Kondratyuk is a father to …
One of the most exciting things for any new parent to experience is when your child starts talking and is able to communicate with you on a comprehensible level. Not only does this ability to speak marks a very unique and important milestone in your child’s development, but it also means the beginning of your …
Now that summer has loomed over the country, it’s more important than ever that we stay aware of the heat and formulate ways to keep ourselves protected from it. Temperatures continue to rise and prevention is always better than cure, so although treatment for sun damage is typically easy to attain, it’s much simpler and …