Health

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.

Human body

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11 Possible Causes of Pain in the Right Arm
11 Possible Causes of Pain in the Right Arm
Yellow Vaginal Discharge: 5 Causes and Treatment
Yellow Vaginal Discharge: 5 Causes and Treatment
Segmented Neutrophils: What Are They and When Do They Change?
Segmented Neutrophils: What Are They and When Do They Change?

White blood cells, or leukocytes, are immune cells involved in the defense and protection of the human body. This family…

Why Do We Get Swollen Taste Buds?
Why Do We Get Swollen Taste Buds?

Taste buds are sensory receptors located on the tongue, which, when exposed to certain types of food, can swell up.…

24 Common Injuries in Dancers
24 Common Injuries in Dancers

Despite the sublime nature of dance and the showy movements, injuries are common in dancers. It's not uncommon for them to experience pain, after l...

Vomiting: What Does it Mean According to the Color?
Vomiting: What Does it Mean According to the Color?

Vomiting is a symptom that anyone can present at some point in their lives. It's a sign of many diseases,…

What Does a Low Neutrophil Count Indicate?
What Does a Low Neutrophil Count Indicate?

A low neutrophil count indicates the development of neutropenia, a form of leukopenia that reduces the body's ability to fight…

Medication

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Types of Medication for Cystitis: Characteristics and Contraindications
Types of Medication for Cystitis: Characteristics and Contraindications
AEMPS Identifies New Side Effect of Omeprazole
AEMPS Identifies New Side Effect of Omeprazole
The Philosophy of Medicine: Can We Trust It?
The Philosophy of Medicine: Can We Trust It?

Medicine seeks to heal, or at least to alleviate illnesses. Meanwhile, philosophy analyzes and systematizes very general notions, such as…

Medications That Change the Color of Urine
Medications That Change the Color of Urine

The color of urine is an indicator of certain processes taking place in our body. Normally, urine varies between different…

The Dupilumab Injection: What You Should Know About this Eczema Treatment
The Dupilumab Injection: What You Should Know About this Eczema Treatment

Dupilumab injection is one of the treatment options available for eczema. This condition encompasses several skin conditions, such as atopic&hellip...

The 6 Benefits of Online Pharmacies
The 6 Benefits of Online Pharmacies

We live in a hyper-connected era in which digital marketplaces have become an indispensable part of everyday life. And after…

Problems Swallowing Pills? 9 Methods to Help You
Problems Swallowing Pills? 9 Methods to Help You

Many people find it difficult to swallow a pill. In fact, it's estimated that one in three people feel discomfort…

Treatments

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American Optometric Association Recommends Eye Exams Every Year
American Optometric Association Recommends Eye Exams Every Year

The American Optometric Association (AOA) has published its new guidelines on vision screening an...

What is the GGT Test and What Do the Results Mean?
What is the GGT Test and What Do the Results Mean?

The purpose of the GGT test or 'gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase test' is to diagnose liver problems...

Recent Advances in the Treatment of Thrombocytopenia
Recent Advances in the Treatment of Thrombocytopenia

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are part of the components that circulate in the blood. These element...

The Surgery to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The Surgery to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects about 15% of the population and may be treated by ...