All of us like to gorge on those scrumptious food items available in the market or the healthy food which is prepared at our home. But, have you ever wondered what happens to the food which we eat once it is swallowed? Most of the people...
The ductless glands of the body that secrete hormones are controlled by the endocrine system. These glands circulate through the bloodstream in our body. The endocrine system is also active in growth and development, metabolism, controlling mood...
Human body absorbs nutrients from all types of food materials, whether solid or liquid, in order to regulate the body functions which include providing energy to the body and initiating the process of self repair of various tissues and cells....
ENT or Ear, nose and throat doctor is referred to as otolaryngologist, who is specialized in treating and diagnosing the diseases related to ears, nose, and throat (ENT). The various diseases caused due to malfunctioning of ear, nose and throats...
The body is a miraculous thing. To be alive you need a body. Every body has parts. Every part works with other parts to let the body function. Some parts, like the brain and heart, function without you thinking about it. Other parts, like...
To understand what digestive enzymes are, one needs to understand the workings of the digestive system. The digestive system, also known as the gastrointestinal tract (GI), consists of several organs that are joined together starting from the...
Pericarditis is a condition wherein the pericardium (the outer sac that covers the heart) becomes inflamed. It is a serious illness which must be treated at once. Hospitalization and surgery is not required for Pericarditis. It can be treated...
Flip through a magazine or switch channels on TV and within a few minutes you are bound to come across some celebrity touting the next big thing in diets. From the good old Cabbage Soup Diet to the latest Dukan Diet, fad diets come and go as...
No matter how much you have been warned about ' the change,' nothing prepares you for the rollercoaster ride of emotions and physical changes that occur during menopause. Between the ages of 45 and 55, just about the time you are finally...
Like life, most breasts are not perfect! In our “bigger is better” world, everything from TV sets to burgers is now king sized and those of us who are not amply proportioned feel shortchanged. It’s tough to deal with the...
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