Expert witnesses are important for many court cases and are almost always necessary in medical malpractice litigation, as 2009 research, The Expert Witness in Medical Malpractice Litigation published in Clinical …
The liver plays an essential role in many bodily functions, from protein production and blood clotting to glucose (sugar), cholesterol, and iron metabolism. It is the largest organ in the …
Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. There are more than 200 different types of arthritis, with varying methods of treatment, symptoms, and causes. Two of the most common forms …
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of the body. Blood pressure refers to the force blood applies on the blood vessel walls during the relaxation and contraction …
There’s no better time to get healthy than the New Year, and 2021 is no different. In a 2018 poll, Insider found that almost half the respondents wanted to eat …
Lung disease is a major health issue, but its burden continues to be underestimated. Millions of people in the United States suffer from lung disease. If all forms of lung …
The colon, also called the large intestine, is part of the final stages of digestion. The colon is much wider than the small intestine but is also much shorter. The …
The abdomen is that part of your body that is above your hips and below your ribs. Some people call it the trunk, tummy, belly, or gut. When you have …
Kombucha tea is a colony of microorganisms, “friendly” bacteria, and mushrooms in a fermentation environment of sweetened green or black tea, resulting in an acidulous and aromatic drink with a …
Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being unable to move, either upon awakening or at the onset of sleep. Episodes are commonly accompanied by hypnagogic experiences, which are auditory, visual, …
Does Hippocrates’ Oath still stand nowadays? The Hippocratic Oath is perhaps the best known medical text in Greek antiquity. The graduate who has just finished training in this profession is …
Pistachio, “the green nut,” has been a symbol of health and well-being ever since ancient times (human beings have known about pistachio nuts since 6000 BC), as it contains essential …