According to Mayo Clinic, fever is a temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness. Having a fever is a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body. For an adult, a fever may be uncomfortable, but usually isn’t a cause for concern unless it reaches […]
As a child, you likely visited the dentist at least once a year. As an adult, you may have let that habit slide. The truth is that visiting your dentist regularly is just as important as an adult as it was when your teeth were just growing in. Beyond tooth care, your dentist can help […]
What Is Occupational Overuse Syndrome? Occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) is a type of injury common to fingers, hands, wrists, and elbows. It is caused by repetitive movements or awkward postures. OOS is also known as repetitive strain injury or RSI. Symptoms include swelling, pain, and weakness in the affected joints. Vulnerable tendons can be overworked […]
A sore throat is a painful, dry, or scratchy feeling in the throat. Pain in the throat is one of the most common symptoms. It accounts for more than 13 million visits to doctor’s offices each year. Most sore throats are caused by infections, or by environmental factors like dry air. Although a sore throat […]
What is cocaine? Cocaine (C17H21NO4) is a powerfully addictive, psychoactive, stimulant drug. They speed up messages traveling between the brain and body. Cocaine comes from the leaves of the coca bush (Erythroxylum coca), native to South America. The leaf extract is processed to produce three different forms of cocaine: Cocaine hydrochloride: a fine white […]
What is Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome? Sudden sniffing death syndrome refers to the rapid and irregular heartbeat triggered by inhalant vapors that alter the mind when breathed in. Children can die the first time, or any time, they try an inhalant. This is called sudden sniffing death syndrome, which is usually associated with cardiac arrest. […]
Mentos are a brand of packaged scotch mints or mint-flavored candies sold in stores and vending machines. First produced in 1932, they are currently sold in more than 130 countries worldwide by the Italian-Dutch corporation Perfetti Van Melle. The mints are small oblate spheroids, with a slightly hard exterior and a soft, chewy interior. They […]
Hookup culture has taken the Western world by storm; the days of waiting until marriage have—for the majority of younger singles—come and gone. Ignoring the religiously-based viewpoints, this increase in sexual freedom is often viewed as a move in the right direction, especially by feminist groups who view casual sex as a form of self-empowerment. […]
What is dandruff? Dandruff (also known as seborrheic dermatitis) is the excess shedding of the top layer of the skin on the scalp, eyebrows, or along the sides of the nose. This top layer of skin consists of dead cells, which protect the more fragile cells below. It is normal for these to be shed […]
Studies have suggested that facial fat (primarily in the cheeks and neck) is strongly associated with visceral abdominal fat accumulation. The facial fat is a rich vascular region, that seems to be metabolically active and resembles abdominal white adipose tissue. The relationship between facial cues and perceptions of health and attractiveness in others plays an […]
