Activated charcoal is a form of carbon that has been processed for greater absorption of certain compounds. Medicinally, it is used to treat poisonings and overdoses.

Ankle sprains are among the most common joint injuries seen by orthopaedists. Ankle sprains are injuries to one or more ligaments surrounding the ankle joints. Ligament injury can range from mild (merely stretched), to moderate (partially torn), to severe (completely severed).

By the time a potato has grown roots, it’s on its way to being bad: it may be soft and mealy, with wrinkles and patches of green on its skin, rather than firm and crisp, and you may not want to eat it. If the question is whether the potato is safe to eat – well, it depends.

There is nothing scarier for parents than watching their child choking and gasping for air. According to the New York State Department of Health, choking ranks fourth among the leading causes of unintentional death in children 5 and under.

If you injure the ligaments and tendons in your thumb it may be strained or sprained and need splinting to reduce pain, immobilize the joints and protect the thumb while it heals.

Swelling in the hands can have many different causes. If only one hand is swollen and you recently injured it, there's a possibility that one or more of the 27 hand muscles is broken. See a doctor if you think this is the case. Swelling indicates increased fluid retention between the cells of the hand.

An abrasion, also called a scrape or graze, is a wound to the superficial layer of the skin. Abrasions are usually caused by trauma, such as a fall, that grinds or scrapes away the skin surface.

A food dehydrator is a kitchen appliance used for drying food. Dehydration is a method of food preservation, in which moisture is removed from the food. Drying food extends the shelf life of a food by decreasing growth of bacteria and minimizing spoilage.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons states that an estimated 25,000 people, athletes and non-athletes, suffer an ankle sprain every day. Unfortunately many go untreated or are self-managed, which can lead to recurring pain, stiffness and instability.

Creatine is a natural amino acid your body produces, but it’s also available over-the-counter as a supplement. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, creatine supplements make up a $14 million industry in the United States alone.

Croissants are a tasty French pastry made by folding sugary-buttery dough to create a layered look. The dough is then formed into a crescent shape with tapered ends and baked. This gives the croissant an appearance of order and structure; however, there is no proper way to enjoy the tasty treat.

There are 27 bones in the hand and wrist, and these moving parts are joined by tendons and ligaments in the normal functioning of this body part. Because many of these bones and other moving parts are interrelated, it can sometimes be difficult to identify the location of the damage.