Anatomy and physiology

There are numerous bacteria in your mouth. In fact, it’s been calculated that there are about 100 million bacteria for every…

The submaxillary glands can also be called submandibular glands and the name is due to its anatomical location in the skull, below the floor of the mouth. Thus, they’re part of the set of major salivary glands, comprised by the…

In their psychiatry section, The Lancet published the latest research on the human brain carried out by University College of London (UCL) in February 2020. The article explores the association between antisocial behavior and brain structure. Firstly, this research was…

Color blindness is a disease that changes your perception of colors. The human eye can interpret the color of things…

For a long time, people have assumed that stress causes gray hair. However, this didn’t become a popular belief without…

A lot of people know about purines due to their relation to gout. However, few people understand the true importance of these molecules and their role in the body. They’re one of the compounds that make up the fundamental pieces…

Gastroschisis in newborns is one of the most frequent congenital malformations, but the majority of the population doesn’t know anything…

Sex hormones are chemical substances synthesized in the sex organs. In the ovary, in the case of women, or in the testicles, in the case of men. Their synthesis is directly dependent on the action of another hormone, GnRH, in…

Surely throughout your life this has happened to you, and you’ve wondered why you get calf cramps. You might even wonder what’s really happening in that part of your body that causes so much pain. Well, it’s nothing more than an…

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…