The cell is the basic unit of life. Organisms can consist of one cell, known as unicellular organisms, or many cells. There are two basic classifications of cells: prokaryotes, which mostly consist of bacteria, and eukaryotes, which are more advanced.
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The heart keeps approximately 5 liters of blood pumping throughout the body, according to the Franklin Institute. Doctors can determine the health of the heart and blood vessels by measuring the blood pressure—the force the blood exerts on the walls of the blood vessels.
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Cerebral palsy describes a neurological disorder in which damage to the brain affects the ability to control muscles and coordinate movement. Most cases of cerebral palsy are classified as congenital, meaning present at birth, caused by brain damage sustained during fetal development or delivery.
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Meningitis, a medical condition caused by the inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord, can be caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection.
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The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute created the National Cholesterol Education Program in November 1985 to inform the American public about the dangers of high blood cholesterol and how to lower cholesterol through lifestyle changes.
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The gallbladder, a small sac located in the abdomen near the liver, serves one function–to hold bile until the intestines need it for digestion. The most common disorder of the gallbladder, the formation of gallstones, can lead to gallbladder removal.
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"Flu symptoms" is a general description for a set of symptoms usually including fever, chills, malaise, dry cough, loss of appetite and body aches. These symptoms are present in many illnesses as these are the symptoms that occur as the body’s natural response to fighting an infection.
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The American Council for Drug Education reports marijuana, also known as THC for its active ingredient of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, as the most commonly used illegal drug.
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The National Cholesterol Education Program, established in 1985, stresses the importance of getting your cholesterol checked at least every five years. Monitoring your cholesterol levels helps you to understand and control your risk for heart disease.
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Blood pressure is the measure of the force of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels. Several essential minerals including sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium function as electrolytes, defined as minerals that help balance the amount of water in your body.
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Proviron, the brand name for mesterolone, is a synthetic type of male sex hormone. Mesterolone, chemically known as 1-methyl-5?
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Most people experience shortness of breath, a condition medically known as dyspnea, periodically usually due to factors like physical exertion.
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A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood, and therefore oxygen, to a portion of the heart becomes blocked.
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Peripheral neuropathy describes a neurological condition characterized by damage to the nerves in the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system includes the network of nerves that transmit information from the brain to the rest of the body.
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White blood cells, also called leukocytes, function to protect the body from foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. Five major types of white blood cells exist, each performing important functions in the immune system.
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Potassium, classified as an essential mineral, functions as an electrolyte, which means it transmits the tiny electrical impulses between nerves. In the heart, potassium keeps your heart beating rhythmically.
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Aluminum is a metallic element that makes up about 8.2 percent of the earth’s crust. Since the discovery of cheap processes to extract aluminum from compounds like aluminum oxide and bauxite in the late 1800s, aluminum has been used in a variety industries and products.
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Anti-androgen medications block the male hormone testosterone from binding to androgen receptors and are, therefore, useful in treating prostate cancer, because prostate cancer cells require testosterone to grow.
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Sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, control the reproductive organs and responses. Women entering menopause, the period when the ovaries discontinue releasing eggs and produce lower levels of hormones, may benefit from the temporary use of hormone replacement therapy, or HRT.
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The abdomen describes the region of the body that expands from the chest cavity to the pelvis. Because so many organs reside in the abdominal cavity, abdominal pain can occur due to many different conditions.
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