A calorie is simply a measurement of energy. The unit measures how much energy your body obtains from eating a food. Adults often count calories as a way of controlling their food intake. But some children need to monitor their caloric intake to...
Many Americans suffer from acne, and while there are a variety of prescription drugs and over-the-counter products available that purport to zap your zits, some don't work effectively and many cost a pretty penny. On the extreme side, at least one...
Oily clogged pores are usually a symptom of mild acne or skin irritation. Though over-the-counter treatments available at drugstores generally get the job done, they also contain harsh astringents that can harm delicate facial skin, particularly...
A sore chest often accompanies a cold with a deep, constant cough. There are several home remedies to ease the pain, allowing you to get some rest. These remedies can help with the symptoms that make colds uncomfortable, but will not cure the...
A pap smears tests a sample of cells from your cervix to detect pre-cancerous changes or cancer. A pap smear can detect several different types of abnormal cells. The type of cells, their shape and size and color all indicate whether the changes...
The most basic pizza of all is the cheese pizza: a crust smeared with sauce and covered with a single layer of cheese. Each pizza restaurant and family cook has his own recipe for the perfect cheese pizza, each with its own proportion of...
A biopsy is the removal of tissue, blood, urine or other body fluids. Doctors order different types of tests depending on the types of information needed. Tissues are removed during surgery and must be tested for cancer. Blood and urine are tested...
What is a Pap Smear (or a Papanicolauo's Test)? Pap smears, also called cervical smears, are very important for women who start having sex in their early teens. This may be because the young cervix is more vulnerable to cancerous changes when...
When I was in seventh grade, I would wait until the bus ride to school (when I was out of sight from my mom's eagle eyes) to put on my "contraband" makeup. At that age, I loved anything that was sparkly and highly pigmented. Thankfully, I...
