In principle, it may not seem possible that women tend to experience more gas during menstruation. However, the truth is…
Anatomy and physiology
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.
Whenever we talk about flora or microbiota, we're talking about a group of microorganisms. These can live in different parts…
In general terms, the egestion process is the physiological process by which the body eliminates undigested food. This elimination takes place in the form of feces and constitutes the final…
There are big changes in the body during menopause, but they aren't the same for all women. In fact a…
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is defined as the progressive loss of passive mobility in the shoulder. This…
Antigens and antibodies are part of the immune system. They defend it, in the case of the antibodies, or attack…
From an aesthetic standpoint, the center of the face is very important for the harmonization of facial features. This is…
HER2, or human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, is a gene that can influence the development of breast cancer. When a patient gets a pathology report, it should include information…
Abdominal muscle strain is sometimes called an abdominal muscle sprain. It's an injury where the internal structure of the abdominal muscles is damaged. Strains involve ripping or tearing of muscle…
The anatomy of the pharynx is quite simple really. However, we'll need to tell you a few things about this…
Eye color, just like skin and hair color, is related to an individual’s melanin production. Some people experience their eyes…
Hip impingement is a recently described pathology that's also known as femoroacetabular impingement. This name is due to the fact…
Science is paying close attention to von Economo neurons. Even though they discovered them in 1925, it wasn't until this…
The skin can heal in different ways, because not all wounds are the same. How the injuries are caused can either produce deeper or more superficial wounds. This is what…
The Human Genome Project began in 1990. Scientists initially planned for it to span 15 years. However, the information was obtained before 15 years had passed. In 2003, the group…
The vestigial tail, also known as the human tail, is a phenotypical growth of which only about 100 cases are…
Physiologic leukorrhea is a very common situation in women. It basically consists of an increase in vaginal discharge. However, although…
The variation in the number of female hormones regulates the menstrual cycle and its effects on sleep. This is because…
By studying neck anatomy, we can understand a bit more about our bodies. The neck is the part of the…
It's essential to know our blood type, also called blood group. There are 4 main blood types: A, B, 0,…