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Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Urinary tract infections explained: 1 of 9
Urinary tract infections are one of the most common infections in people. It is estimated that urinary tract infections are responsible for over 8 million office visits to a doctor each year. These infections are more common in women, due to the shorter length of the urethra. The urethra is the tube allowing urine to pass fro... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu The dangers of influenza and facts about the flu vaccine: 2 of 17
With the flu season rapidly approaching, it's time again to take a look at issues surrounding the flu vaccine. Despite a well established track record of being safe and effective, a fair amount of controversy and misinformation surrounds the flu shot. In this article I will outline the facts regarding the flu shot.Each year d... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Cloudy urine: When to worry: 2 of 16
Cloudy urine has many potential causes. Some of these causes are more serious than others, making it important to understand when you need to seek medical attention.Normal urine comes in many colors. It typically varies from clear (like water) to a dark amber color. The exact shade of urine is a function of many different fac... More..
Sciences > Physiology Biology: The human heart: 1 of 8
The human heart is one of the most fascinating structures found within the human body. It serves as an extremely efficient pump, which never rests, never stops, and tirelessly pumps blood around your body every minute of every day for your entire life.The basic structure of the heart involves four major chambers. The two smal... More..
Sciences > Anatomy The function of the kidneys: 1 of 8
The primary function of the kidney is not to act as a filter, as is commonly thought. The primary function of the kidney is to maintain proper balance of various substances such as water, sodium, potassium, magnesium, glucose, urea, bicarbonate and many other chemicals. The method by which the kidney does this is to work as a... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol The effect of seasonal changes on cholesterol levels: 1 of 8
There are many phenomena which cycle with the seasons. In the Spring, thunderstorms rumble across mid-west countrysides. Summer brings waves of sunbathers to coastal beaches. Autumn is signaled by the leaves of many trees turning fiery red. And in the winter, your cholesterol goes up. Surely this is not as exciting as the oth... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) How to tell if you have a thyroid problem?: 2 of 14
The thyroid is a small organ located in the front of your neck. It is an important gland in the production of hormones that regulate many elements of your metabolism. Thyroid hormones regulate the use of energy by your body. The more thyroid hormone you have, the faster your metabolism goes. There are several types of thyroid... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Function of white blood cells: 1 of 7
White blood cells play a vital role in your immune system. They are also known as leukocytes or sometimes WBCs by doctors. White blood cells circulate in your blood stream, attacking invading bacteria, parasites and any other cells and objects that are not meant to be floating around inside your blood. White blood cells are n... More..
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack Causes of stroke: 1 of 7
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in America. It ranks just behind heart disease and cancer as a cause of death. It is also the number one cause of disability. Because of the massive impact of strokes on Americans, it is important to understand what causes them and what you can do to reduce your risk of suffer... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics The biggest investing mistakes and how to avoid them: 1 of 7
Making money by investing can be difficult. Making mistakes in your investments is not nearly as hard. Although there are few investments that have no risk at all, there are some common mistakes you should try to avoid.The first mistake you can make as an investor is to not do your research. Before you put your hard earned mo... More..