Anatomy of strenum
The sternum is also known as a breastbone. This long and flat bone very much resembles the letter T in shape. This bone got its name from the Greek word...
Nasal sprays during pregnancy
Pregnant women are advised to take care of themselves in order to be healthy and give birth to a healthy child. In spite of being very careful, an expecting mom...
End stage of COPD
When we use the phrase ‘end stage’, we refer to the final phase in the course of a progressive disease. As regards COPD, the four year survival rate of stage...
Eat fast but eat healthy
Some of us give our best to eat healthy as much as we can. On the other hand, some of us focus their diet on fast food, eaten on the...
Benign longitudinal melanonychia
Melanonychia is a condition in which an individual's nail/nails are affected by brown or black pigmentation. In longitudinal melanonychia there are pigmented stripes along the length of the nail bed...
Traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs as a sudden damage to the brain due to an external force. It is a devastating condition that can severely affect the sufferers and their...
Fasting before blood test
Blood tests are performed in order for both the doctor and the patient to get insight into the latter's health. These tests have many purposes and, if the patient is...
Drug abuse overdose
Drug abuse overdose is ingestion, application, drug, or other toxic or psychoactive substance, in quantities that are greater than generally practiced. An overdose occurs when a person consumes excessive amounts...
Erectile dysfunction symptoms
IntroductionErectile dysfunction, often simply called impotence, is an issue that affects many men. It can be a one-time or occasional problem or a chronic one. In any case, erectile dysfunction...
Physical fitness in yoga
Many people are wondering if yoga, as a relaxing and low-impact physical activity, is sufficient to provide sufficient general fitness. Before answering this question, it is important to understand that...