Delving into human anatomy and physiology will help you understand how your body works. You’ll learn the mysteries of each system and each organ in your body. We’ll take a trip through your body’s tissues and functions, learning about irregularities and how to enhance your health — and life.
The hand nerves are an absolute miracle! The fingertips are one of the most innervated areas of the body. That’s why they’re the main sources of tactile information. The main hand nerves For didactic reasons, hand nerves are usually divided…
When a surgeon needs to remove a woman’s uterus they have different types of hysterectomy to choose from. The one they choose is based on the medical history of the patient and their state of health when making the decision.…
Backaches a very common discomfort that afflicts adults. They can affect your whole back and the pain can become intense.…
Our blood contains many more cell types and substances than most people typically know. A good example of this is…
The male pelvic floor isn’t a common topic, since many people don’t think it’s important for men to talk about it. In fact, there are many men who can’t identify this part of their body or don’t know that it exists.…
Urinalysis is a diagnostic test medical professionals use to detect different types of health disorders. In this analysis, a professional examines the appearance, concentration, and content of urine. The results may suggest the presence of a disease. Then, the medical…
Telomeres are the region of repetitive nucleotide sequences at each end of a chromosome and one of the most fascinating topics of current science. We believe they contain the answers about complex and enigmatic processes such as aging, cancer, and…
Have you ever had dry, cracked hands? If so, then you must know how annoying and painful they can be.…
You have a burning mouth and you don’t know why. Well, it’s normal under certain circumstances — such as immediately…
Tobacco affects the skin of both those who smoke but also of those who are exposed to smoke. It should be noted that tobacco contains approximately 4,000 toxic components, of which at least 300 are highly dangerous and can have dermatologic…
It isn’t easy to define exactly when we begin to age, since the concept of aging is relative. Some people may have wrinkles but otherwise enjoy excellent health and vitality. On the other hand, some people have smooth skin but…
The graying of hair is inevitable for most human beings. It’s a natural biological process that comes with aging. However, it could also be due to other factors. Gray hair has much more impact on aesthetics than biology. For this…
Neuroplasticity in the brain, also known as cerebral plasticity, is one of the most significant recent discoveries about the human body. It’s the brain’s ability to change and adapt to new behaviors or experiences. Until recently, scientists thought that neural…
It’s no wonder the effects of breathing on the brain are important as this is one of the most important organs in our body. It’s also one of the most sensitive, though. This is because it’s subject to all body…
Gene mutations are changes that occur in a person’s genotype. A genotype is a person’s genetic information, which is located in each person’s DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid. DNA contains a person’s hereditary material. When the DNA mutates, different proteins synthesize,…
Piloerection is the technical name for what most of us know as “goosebumps. It’s that ruffle of the hair follicles…
It isn’t uncommon for newborns to have rashes and pimples that disappear a few weeks after they’re born. However, some…
Nitrites in urine are substances that help doctors diagnose a suspected urinary tract infection. Normally, there shouldn’t be any nitrites in the urine of humans. Thus, their presence is abnormal. Urine is the liquid the kidneys produce to expel useless…
Everyone’s heard of glucose, one of the main simple sugars, even if it’s only in the context of diabetes. However,…
Although brown vaginal discharge isn’t the most common form of vaginal secretions, it isn’t rare. However, its existence doesn’t mean…