Health means prevention, knowledge, and treatment. In this section we’ll provide you with information on the human body and how the organs work, disorders and diseases, the main treatments for each of them, as well as first aid you should know.
Influenza is a viral disease that’s also seasonal. Many have suffered from it before and know how the flu affects the body due to their experience with it. Certain bodily mechanisms activate against infection and are to blame for the…
An Asian hornet sting is an insect sting that must be addressed carefully. In most cases, it doesn’t cause serious consequences. However, it can lead to death. In fact, some people have died from this sting. The Asian hornet was…
Thyroid nodules are cell growths in the thyroid gland in the form of lumps or swellings. Some of them are detectable by simple palpation, although many of the nodules are small and can’t be palpated in the neck. Thyroid nodules…
The prostate exam is a subject that’s often taboo among men. For many, it means an invasion of privacy that they don’t want to experience. However, it’s been increasingly accepted with the passage of time. The prostate is a gland…
To understand why urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur, it’s important to first define what this type of infection is. In the same way, it’s essential to understand what the predisposing factors are. A urinary tract infection is an infection that…
“Crabs” are the common slang name for pubic lice. They’re small insects that live in the pubic hair of humans. This condition is considered a sexually transmitted disease, although that isn’t the only way they can be transmitted. Experts estimate…
A cold is one of the most common diseases. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons for consultation with family doctors. Also, it’s one of the reasons for work and school absences. However, do you know why people…
The term auscultation comes from Latin, and it refers to the act of hearing. Therefore, auscultation of veins and arteries is where you listen to the specific sounds of blood moving through blood vessels. That way, doctors can diagnose different diseases.…
Loss of consciousness is also known as fainting. Basically, a loss of consciousness is a disconnect with reality. The person who suffers it loses perception of what’s around them and the perception of themselves. The basic mechanism that’s common to…
Hematospermia, also called hemospermia, is the medical term used to describe the presence of blood in the men’s semen. When it occurs, it usually alarms and worries the sufferer. It’s more common than many people believe and can occur at…
Electronic cigarettes arose as an attempt to find alternative methods to reduce the damage tobacco products cause. However, the more experts study them, the more questions arise regarding whether they have additional risks. Thus, it seems that instead of providing…
Verapamil is a drug that can be administered both orally and intravenously, depending on the patient’s needs. This medication can be used to treat angina, hypertension, and arrhythmias. Keep reading to learn more about the uses and side effects of…
Dobutamine is a drug with positive inotropic effects (see below). Therefore, it’s used to treat heart failure and cardiogenic shock, and is administered intravenously. While dobutamine is structurally similar to dopamine and other catecholamines, this drug is a structural analog…
The reward system is another curious and complex aspect of our brain. It’s a mechanism that allows humans to relate certain situations with pleasure. In reality, it’s a way to adapt and improve survival. This is because, when you associate…
The skin is the body’s largest organ. As such, it can easily make many health problems visible, such as stress, which can lead to skin problems related to stress. The skin: A mirror of your health Unlike other organs and systems…
Being allergic to something, whether it be pollen, mites, gluten, or something else, is a very common situation that affects a large part of the population. Today, it’s almost rare to find a person who isn’t allergic to anything. In…
Meloxicam is an active substance that belongs to the group of analgesic, antipyretic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Within this family, it’s also a part of the group of oxicams, a type of selective COX-2 inhibitor drugs. These medications are for…
High heating means different things to different people, so it’s hard to define it. This is because those sensations associated with temperature vary from person to person. The kind of cold that a person from a tropical area experiences isn’t…
Hyperdontia is a condition in which a person develops extra teeth, well above the standard amount (32 pieces in adults and 20 pieces in children). Estimates indicate that the condition is present in between 2 and 3% of the population.…
Having too much mucus in the throat is a very frequent but quite annoying symptom, especially in the fall and winter seasons. It’s usually temporary, but it can greatly irritate the respiratory tract. However, mucus production is a defense mechanism…