What are the functions of the duodenum
What are the Functions of the Duodenum? The small intestine consists of three segments: the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. Every segment of the small intestine performs different essential functions for...
Tightness in head
Tightness in the Head: What Are the Characteristics? Many people occasionally experience a strange feeling of tightness in their head, and it's not unusual if it happens only from...
Surgery for sebaceous cyst
What is a sebaceous cyst? Sebaceous cysts, also called wens, are formations that develop underneath the skin. They are filled with white, fatty, and semi-solid material, called keratin — the same...
Pain in medial arch of foot
Pain under the medial arch of the foot: Why? Many people experience some pain in the medial arch of the foot. Causes can include an injury of the flexor hallucis, which...
PCOS Bleeding After Intercourse
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder, affecting approximately one in 10 women of reproductive age. Besides missed and irregular periods, common symptoms include excessive hair growth, weight gain, oily...
Nuvaring side effects for men
What is NuvaRing? The NuvaTing is a hormonal contraceptive with a twist — this isn't a pill, a shot, or a patch, but a plastic, flexible ring which...
How does heart disease affect the body
What is heart disease? The heart is one of the most important organs in the human body. It is a crucial part of the circulatory system, along with the blood...
Eye pain and sinus
How Are Sinus and Eye Pain Linked? Painful eyes can result from numerous different circumstances, but one possible cause of eye pain can be located in the sinus area —...
Effects of constipation on the heart
Constipation is a problem that causes discomfort and frustration, but not many people know that its effects can, in some cases, go far beyond a mild or moderate nuisance...
Assistive technology products for students with special needs
Providing New Learning Options Definitions and Discussion K-12 educators in Canada are working with greater numbers of special needs students in specialized and general education classrooms. These students have unique...