Ear cartilage piercings take six months to one year to heal. Migration or hypertrophic scarring is possible from pressure--from a telephone or sleeping--on the ear piercing. Migration is the process of the body expelling the jewelry from the...
Generally, salmon seek out temperatures averaging around 55°F, usually in deeper water away from shore. While this makes trolling a more likely method for fishing for salmon, they can still be caught from shore, particularly at certain times...
Breast cancer can develop from a number of cell and tissue types within the breast. Cancer begins as a non-invasive tumor, called a primary tumor, within specific tissues in the breast. If left untreated, the tumor can grow and develop to spread...
Shad are herring fish known for their migratory spring runs from the Atlantic Ocean up into the eastern rivers and have been a source of food along the Atlantic coast since before Europeans came to the continent. The spring shad run of 1778 is...
Roundworms, also known as nematodes, are a common cause of human parasitic infestations worldwide. Pinworms are the only common roundworm infestation in the U.S. Other roundworms including hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, Ascaris and Trichinella...
With binoculars in hand, you scan the waters, eagerly awaiting a 5-second whale blow, a tail fluke thrust or a whale breach and splash. Whale-watching trips are a popular outdoor recreational activity in California. Trip routes, times and...
Flyfishing for steelhead can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging, experiences available to fly anglers today. Steelhead are actually sea-run rainbow trout that spawn in clear freshwater streams and rivers. Hatchlings then migrate to the...
The development of the human being is a dynamic process. Shortly after conception, the cells that make up the developing embryo will differentiate into three distinct tissue types known as germ layers: endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm. Heart...
The prostate gland makes up part of the male reproductive system. Located near the colon, the prostate gland releases hormones that contribute to a normal hormone balance, and secretes prostate fluid that forms a component of semen. Prostate...
The cervical spine or neck bones consist of seven cervical vertebrae with eight pairs of cervical nerves. These nerves control the neck, arms and upper body. Cervical vertebrae are subject to trauma, degenerative disease, and fractures. When...
Ear wax naturally migrates out of the ear, but sometimes ear wax becomes trapped, causing ear wax buildup. Ringing in the ears, progressive hearing loss and dizziness are some of the symptoms that may occur when wax builds up in the ears. Managing...
A feeding tube is a long, narrow tube inserted into the stomach indirectly through the nose or mouth, or directly through the abdomen. During feeding, liquid food products pass into the stomach through the feeding tube, ensuring that patients...
Bird watching in the state of Washington offers you a great way to explore the state’s mountains, oceans and steppe country. Since Washington lies along the Pacific Flyway, an important migration route, birders often spot a mix of migrating...
Every year, San Diego is fortunate enough to witness the migration of the Grey Whale. Over 25,000 Grey Whales make their annual migration north from Mexico along the west coast of America and Canada. There are plenty of whale watching tour...
The spleen is part of both the immune and cardiovascular systems—it’s a large organ that functions as a combination of a filter and blood bank. It is filled with immune cells that keep blood free of pathogens, and because so much blood...
Steelhead and rainbow trout are found in many lakes and streams throughout North America and Canada. Although the fish are indigenous to the coastal regions of the western continent, stocking has proved successful in many areas of the central and...
Pacemaker warning signs can alert a pacemaker patient to the potential complications or failure of his cardiac device. Pacemakers are small electronic mechanisms that surgeons implant into the upper chest of some cardiac patients. The devices can...
Meat tenderizers are extremely popular home remedies for inflammation. These readily available, low-risk remedies are used to ease pain and swelling associated with insect bites, jellyfish stings, sports injuries and arthritis. The...
Pinworms are a type of roundworm that infects the human intestines. Each worm is thin and white and measures less than one-half inch, according to the Mayo Clinic. The worms pass from person to person through direct contact with pinworm eggs....
Steelhead trout,Oncorhynchus mykiss, fight aggressively and are voracious eaters. They have been described as trout on steroids. They are sought after for their great size and pink flesh. This fish hides in the rivers and streams when born and...
The gray whale is California's official state marine mammal. Thousands of gray whales migrate annually December through March from Alaskan waters south along California's coastline to reach the warm waters of Baja California to birth their calves....
Earwax protects the inner ear from foreign particles, such as dust or bacteria. It provides a sticky surface for these particles to stick to, preventing them from migrating deeper into the ear. As earwax becomes full of particles, it migrates to...
Collagen is a term commonly used in society and associated with the cosmetic industry, but not many understand its true role in the body. There are twenty-eight types of collagen found in humans and six subtypes of collagen IV. The various...
During the months of December through March, over 15,000 whales make the migration from Alaska to Baja California. Passing off San Diego in February, several hundred can typically be seen from the coast while lumbering by at 5 mph. For an up-close...
If you are looking for a great way to get outside and enjoy the fresh air of the Southeast, try hopping on a boat and enjoying North Carolina's coastal waters year-round. You can cast for a variety of fish species, many of which are a great sport...
Northern Texas provides many birding sites with dozens of species to see and many opportunities to observe their seasonal movements. Four of the finest sites are Atlanta State Park, Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Copper Breaks State Park...
Well-located along a migration route with a temperate climate, Big Bend National Park is a year-round birding destination. With a variety of birding spots, annual bird counts, and other scenic and fun attractions such as hiking and children's...
Standing on a small boat as a 100-foot, 200-ton leviathan swims towards it is not an experience that can be forgotten easily. With a heart about the size of a small car, blue whales are the largest animals in existence, and would even dwarf the...
Many consider Monterey Bay as one of the best places to spot whales, and there are local companies that charge fairly affordable rates for narrated boat trips. You'll want to consider a number of aspects, including the season you want to go and...
Tapeworms are flatworm parasites that live in host intestines. Learn more about tapeworms in this health video.
