The liver is an important organ located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. Its functions include producing proteins that are important for blood clotting, processing fats, storing sugar for energy use, filtering the blood of waste products and metabolizing ingested medications.
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The longer human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is present, the more likely the infected person will suffer a number of health difficulties. HIV makes the body more susceptible to other conditions that may be life-threatening.
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Thirty-one pairs of nerves exit the spinal cord through openings in the vertebral column. These are spinal nerves. There are four main areas of the vertebral spine: the cervical spine, or neck; the thoracic spine, or chest; the lumbar spine, or lower back; and the sacrum, or tailbone.
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Pap smears are often performed as part of a routine gynecological examination. This screening test allows gynecologists to detect abnormal cells that can be indicative of cervical cancer or cervical dysplasia, which is a precancerous condition.
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Fatty liver occurs when triglyceride--a form of fat--accumulates within the liver cells. This condition, also known as steatosis, may lead to persistent inflammation and liver damage.
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A runny nose, sinus pressure, headache or pain in your ear are obvious signs you have some type of infection. With their natural antiseptic, antibacterial and pain-relieving properties, essential oils can help treat sinus conditions and earaches. Each condition responds best to different oils and application methods.
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Scientists have attributed the emergence of an important ALS breakthrough in part to the money raised by celebrities being doused with water.
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A mole is a skin growth that’s typically darker than the surrounding skin due to its high concentration of skin pigment. A mole is generally harmless but may be cosmetically undesirable, especially if it’s on your face.
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Low-glycemic foods are any foods that are rated low on the glycemic index (GI), a numeric rating system that tells you how individual foods affect your blood sugar levels. On a scale of 0 to 100+, a low-glycemic food has a GI rating of 50 or less.
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Colitis, also referred to as ulcerative colitis, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the colon. The symptoms of ulcerative colitis, which include bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea, usually occur in flare-ups, which means they come and go.
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Swelling of the ankles during pregnancy is a common occurrence, but if pain is present on one ankle and is most noticeable while standing or walking, this often indicates an injury from a strain or sprain. Strained ankles are not as common as sprained ankles, but these injuries have similar symptoms and treatments.
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If you experience ringing, buzzing or clicking in your ear, or if you hear a whistling or hissing sound, you are not alone. Ringing in the ears -- sometimes referred to as tinnitus -- is common, according to MedlinePlus. It may affect one or both ears, and it may be constant or intermittent.
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Chinese medicine theory believes the body's energy, or qi, circulates through energy channels called meridians. These meridians correspond to the inner organs, which are thought to govern their energy flow.
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The human body is hard-wired to experience stress, which is nature's way of letting us know we're in potentially hazardous situations.
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The uvula hangs down in the back of the mouth and is the final portion of the soft palate. Although the function of this soft flap of skin is not fully understood, possible functions may include assisting with speech and the production of saliva.
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Dehydrating banana slices preserves the taste and nutrients while providing food for road trips, camping or basic snacking. A dehydrator is just one way to dry foods such as bananas. Once the water extraction is complete, you are left with crunchy pieces suitable for snacking.
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Any time a certain food causes side effects after eating it, you need to discuss the symptoms with your doctor. It’s possible that you may have an allergy or intolerance with bell peppers. It is possible to have a food allergy or food intolerance to any food.
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The deadlift allows you to build muscle and power, strengthen your skeleton and improve your physique. The effect heavy training has on your hormonal system plays a key role in your progress. Hormone levels such as testosterone and growth hormone increase following a heavy deadlift session.
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Boils, or skin abscesses, are infections composed of reddened, tender areas on the skin. Often, these boils form a head filled with pus, fluid made from white blood cells, bacteria and proteins. This pus can be drained by a doctor or might spontaneously burst from the abscess.
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Despite the name, heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart but instead is the result of acidic stomach contents escaping into the esophagus and causing a burning sensation, typically behind the breastbone and sometimes extending upward into the throat. This regurgitation is called acid reflux.
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