Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is an international company that specializes in the development and manufacture of products for the life science and clinical diagnostics markets. Bio-Rad…
Biofeedback is a method aimed at enhancing one’s awareness of various physiological functions within their own body, typically utilizing electronic or other specialized instruments. The…
Do you know if your current weight is healthy? “Underweight”, “normal”, “overweight”, and “obese” are all labels for ranges of weight. Obese and overweight mean…
Cancer that starts in a bone is uncommon. Cancer that has spread to the bone from another part of the body is more common. There…
Strong bones are important for your health. A bone mineral density (BMD) test is the best way to measure your bone health. It can show…
Your bones help you move, give you shape and support your body. They are living tissues that rebuild constantly throughout your life. During childhood and…
Like other parts of the body, bones can get infected. The infections are usually bacterial, but can also be fungal. They may spread to the…
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside some of your bones, such as your hip and thigh bones. It contains immature cells, called stem cells.…
Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside some of your bones, such as your hip and thigh bones. It contains immature cells, called stem cells.…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a bump, blow, jolt, or other head injury causes damage to the brain. Every year, millions of people in…
A bruise is a mark on your skin caused by blood trapped under the surface. It happens when an injury crushes small blood vessels but…
A burn is damage to your body’s tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight or radiation. Scalds from hot liquids and steam, building fires and…
A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a bone and other moving parts, such as muscles, tendons, or skin.…
US Brand Name Buspar Buspar Dividose Vanspar Descriptions Buspirone is used to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. However, buspirone…
Common Names: Butterbur, Petasites, Purple Butterbur Latin Names: Petasites hybridus (also known as Petasites officinalis or Tussilago hybrida) Background: Butterbur is a shrub that grows…
Caffeine is a bitter substance found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate, kola nuts, and certain medicines. It has many effects on the body’s metabolism,…
You have more calcium in your body than any other mineral. Calcium has many important jobs. The body stores more than 99 percent of its…
Why is Calcium Carbonate Prescribed? Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Calcium…
Some people with cancer are more afraid of the pain than of the cancer. But most pain from cancer or cancer treatments can be controlled.…
Carbohydrates are one of the main types of nutrients. They are the most important source of energy for your body. Your digestive system changes carbohydrates…
You’re working at your desk, trying to ignore the tingling or numbness you’ve had for some time in your hand and wrist. Suddenly, a sharp,…
Cartilage is the tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint. It also gives shape and support to other…
The chest is the part of the body between your neck and your abdomen. It includes the ribs and breastbone. Inside your chest are several…