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Pain & Physical Activity

Pain & Physical Activity

Pain is a feeling that arises from injured or damaged body tissues. Special nerve endings convert the injury into pain sensations. These sensations are then…

31 Mar 2006

Doernbecher Researchers To Study Effectiveness Of Stem Cell Transplant In Human Brain

Doernbecher Researchers To Study Effectiveness Of Stem Cell Transplant In Human Brain

Researchers in Doernbecher Children’s Hospital at Oregon Health & Science University will begin a Phase I clinical trial using stem…

27 Mar 2006

Peanut allergy

Peanut allergy

Peanut allergy symptoms affect 1 in 50 children and can be fatal. People allergic to peanuts can prevent allergic reactions by avoiding exposure to nuts.

26 Mar 2006

Breast anatomy

Breast anatomy

The female breasts include the mammary glands and nipples. Their primary function is lactation (producing breast milk) to nourish a baby after pregnancy.

22 Mar 2006

Lactose intolerance (milk intolerance)

Lactose intolerance (milk intolerance)

Lactose intolerance is common. People intolerant of lactose must avoid dairy products and foods containing lactose to prevent gastrointestinal symptoms.

18 Mar 2006

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a pre-diabetes metabolic condition that is diagnosed when several abnormalities like insulin resistance and obesity co-occur.

09 Mar 2006

Male reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy

Male reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy

The male urogenital or reproductive system includes the prostate, penis, testes, and urethra. It enables sperm production and urination.

09 Mar 2006

Breast cancer: Male breast carcinoma

Breast cancer: Male breast carcinoma

Breast cancer in males is similar to that in females, however it is less common and there are differences in risk factors and treatments.

06 Mar 2006

Skin colour

Skin colour

Skin colour or tone is determined by pigmentation with melanin, and the amount and pattern of sun exposure which may cause burning or tanning.

03 Mar 2006