The word addiction generally paints a picture of a person repeatedly using illegal drugs like cocaine and marijuana. However, most of us are unaware of the fact that abuse of medicines that have been prescribed…


The word addiction generally paints a picture of a person repeatedly using illegal drugs like cocaine and marijuana. However, most of us are unaware of the fact that abuse of medicines that have been prescribed…

Introduction: The human brain is a supercomputer in its own right. How it manages to work tirelessly through the daily grind of human life passing innumerable difficult situations and helping us in completing both routine…

As the saying goes health is wealth. Any small ailment puts you on the back foot preventing you from performing your routine activities to the best of your ability. The consequences associated with bigger health…

Many of us might get confused when we are prescribed medicines that sound similar to names of humans. Yaz and Yasmine are the generic names of oral contraceptive pills. Though both are essentially prescribed for…

Introduction: Human body is a complicated network of cells, molecules and numerous other components. There is a wide variety of interesting interactions and movement of molecules between the constituent components. Active and passive transport are…

Introduction: Though all the organs of the body perform their unique functions, the functions of the kidneys are very significant to a human body. Kidneys play a role in purifying the blood in the body…

Pith refers to the white part of the orange fruit in between the skin and the flesh. This part of the fruit is fibrous and wraps the orange flesh like a protective coating. When people…

Mucinex and Mucinex DM are both cough and cold medicines, they act as expecto-rants. An expectorant is a medicine which helps to thin and clear the mucus or phlegm that blocks the chest and nasal…

With the rise in lifestyle related conditions such as diabetes type 2, obesity, and car-diovascular diseases, it is important that one eats right so as to prevent or control these conditions. Because of the need…

ECG and EKG are two abbreviations which usually confuse a lot of people. Some people argue that they are the same thing while others think that they are different. Well, let it be clear to…

Most people do not know how to differentiate between a cyst and a pimple. They think they are the same thing and it is common to hear someone say that they have pimple breakouts yet…

The body is made up of complex structures and networks which work together to ensure that it functions effectively. Among these is the musculoskeletal system which helps the body in movement. The musculoskeletal system comprises…

Wart and corn are conditions which affect the feet. They are some of the most common conditions of the feet and for this reason, most people are likely to have had either or even both…

Milk is a liquid from the mammary glands of female mammals. It is produced in the body of the female mammal, for a period of time following the birth of young ones. Females producing milk…

With all the education, public forums and news that have been going around, one can almost be sure that at least 99% of the adult population is aware of Sexually transmitted diseases. It is probably…