While some people scar minimally, with nothing more than a thin line, others develop visible scar tissue that can take months or even years to settle down. Among people with African, Hispanic, South Asian and sometimes Caucasian origins, large...
Many new technologies are the results of very old ideas. This is true for hybrids, which have been around nearly since the inception of the vehicle itself. Only recent breakthroughs, however, have transformed hybrids into a mainstream alternative....
Depression is a disorder characterized by feelings of sadness and worthlessness that disrupts normal life activities. Symptoms of depression include feelings of emptiness, fatigue, overeating and the thought of suicide. Although men and women both...
Natural living is a broadly defined idea that embraces concepts of nature, living sustainably, depending less on synthetic chemicals and drugs and more on holistic health, and green approaches to technology. Homeopathy is one of many alternative...
The Merriam-Webster OnLine dictionary defines hybrid as "something heterogeneous in origin or composition" and this definition certainly applies to hybrid vehicles. Hybrid vehicles, be they cars or sport utility vehicles, combine two sources of...
Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect higher brain functions. Autism becomes apparent before the age of three when impairments start affecting multiple areas in a person's life, says the Autism and...
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells grow in the breast tissue. There are a number of different forms of breast cancer. These include are ductal carcinoma in-situ, infiltrating ductal carcinoma, medullary carcinoma, infiltrating...
Magnesium oxide is a combination of magnesium, a chemical element, and oxygen. Also called magnesia, it is the second most abundant compound in the Earth's crust. Eating a balanced diet rich in whole foods like spinach, halibut, almonds and yogurt...
Selenium is a chemical element and an essential trace mineral needed only in small quantities. The cells combine selenium and proteins together into a molecule called selenoproteins to help regulate thyroid function and the immune system. As an...
See if you can guess which of the statements below are true or false about aging. 1. The majority of old people (over 65) are senile. 2. All five senses decline with age. 3. Most old people have no interest in sex. 4. Lung capacity tends...
According to a 2010 review in "American Family Physician," osteoarthritis of the knee and hip affect 10 percent and 5 percent, respectively, of American adults over the age of 60. Although most physicians initially prescribe nonsteroidal...
Research into Alzheimer's disease, or AD, is crucial to develop accurate diagnostic tools, assess whether lifestyle changes or early interventions can alter its development, and develop effective treatments. There are many challenges to AD...
Fiber is carbohydrates that your body can not fully digest. It is the components of plants not affected by human enzymes. Fiber includes lignin, polysaccharides, starches, inulin and other oligosaccharides. Lignin is the only non-polysaccharide...
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a chronic neurobehavioral developmental disorder. Those affected suffer from inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity. Often, a patient with ADHD will become distracted if he...
The decreased atmospheric pressure at high altitudes reduces the oxygen pressure gradient between your lungs and your blood, making it difficult to absorb enough oxygen to support cellular aerobic respiration. Under these conditions, your tissues...
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements. Over half of your magnesium is contained in your bones, which serve as a reservoir for this and other essential minerals. Magnesium...
Asthma is a disease of the airways leading into the lungs. It is characterized both by narrowing of the airways, or bronchoconstriction, and inflammation of the lining of the airways. Successful treatment of asthma involves controlling both...
Fructose is a simple sugar found in fruits, honey and some root vegetables. Fructose is the sweetest natural sugar and is used commonly in commercial food preparation. Excess fructose consumption in processed foods has been associated with...
Autism comprises not one disorder, but a spectrum of disorders with a wide heterogeneity of features. As a result, diagnosing a toddler or even an older child with autism can be challenging, says Chris Plauché Johnson, MD, and his...
Lonamin, generically known as phentermine, is a drug that's often prescribed in combination with dietary modification and exercise for weight loss in obese people. This drug is marketed under other brand names such as Adipex, Supramine and...
In 2007, the American Diabetes Association reported that there were 17.9 million Americans with diabetes, while another 5.7 million had diabetes and didn't know it. The direct cost of treating diabetes was $11.6 billion, while the indirect costs...
Thanks to the heterogeneous topography of Hawaii's Big Island, there is no shortage of free outdoor activities. Though it's the least populous of the Hawaiian Islands, the Big Island's geographical contrasts let visitors explore forests petrified...
Some healthy 5-year-old children still wet the bed at night; in such cases, wearing a diaper at bedtime may be a reasonable precaution. Note, however, that incontinence sometimes occurs as a symptom of a serious underlying medical condition...
Special cells throughout the body manufacture the steroid pregnenolone. These cells release this hormone into the bloodstream where it breaks down into progesterone, testosterone, estrogen and other chemicals. Thus, pregnenolone serves as a...
