Research continues to connect the dots between the relationship of the intestinal microbiome and health. Pediatric longitudinal studies,...

Having an alcoholic drink socially with family and friends every couple of days or once a week is usually normal and fine for the average...

As the summer sun continues to shine, we must acknowledge how to protect our largest organ from the sun’s welcoming yet damaging light....

The most variable muscle in the human body is the palmaris longus muscle [3] . People can be born without one or both, have two or three...

by Katharina Cangl What is ALS? Stephen Hawking, Lou Gehrig, and Jim "Catfish" Hunter have two things in common. First, they were...

Overview Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelid....

Image source: https://pin.it/6mqxFsvYh The bone marrow, the body's largest organ in blood cell production, plays a crucial role in the...

1. Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)     Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition where weakened muscles in your pelvis cause one or more...

Background Nearly 6% of American children and adults suffer from food allergies, but what are they exactly [ 1 ]? Most people have come...

Do you ever go for a swim and come out with wrinkles all over your hands and feet? Or maybe after a long comforting bath notice the...

Introduction Have you ever experienced random shooting sharp pains coming from your lower rectum? You’re not the only one, it’s quite...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox (Centers...

Regular practice of yoga and meditation has well documented therapeutic effects on our body and mind. Reduced stress and tension-related...

Drug shortages are multifactorial in nature.  These shortages impact the supply of many types of medications.  Drug scarcity can be...

What is thrombophilia? Blood clots are normally very helpful; they block cuts in our blood vessels to prevent us from bleeding out when...

Introduction Cell free protein synthesis (CFPS) is a method for producing recombinant proteins without using live cells. This technology...

Written By Juanna Maisie John An Overview: Sickle cell anemia, known as sickle cell disease (SCD), is a genetic condition affecting the...

What is HIV and what does it do to the body? Many people have heard of HIV, but are still confused about what it is. HIV, or Human...

Think food poisoning is just a mild annoyance? Think again. When harmful bacteria invade our meals, the health risks can be far more...

Sleep is a critical biological process influencing nearly every aspect of human health. While its role in physical and mental well-being...