Have you heard of the term “mangy dog?” Mange is a skin disease found in dogs, cats and many animals. It is caused by mange mites, which dig into the skin and cause itchiness, then leads to a horrible scaling of the skin. Mange is caused by mange mites. There are many kinds, which burrow into...
Most people have taken antibiotics at one point in their lives. These are medicines that kill bacteria or stunt their ability to reproduce, thus enabling the body’s immune system to produce an effective form of “attack” before it is completely overcome by the “invaders.” Since antibiotics were...
Cranberries are a popular ingredient and snack. These are native to North America and were already enjoyed by the Native Americans. They also enjoy a special and traditional place on the Thanksgiving table, as the cranberry sauce served right next to the roasted turkey. Aside from this, dried...
Gamma globulin (otherwise known as immunoglobulin) is part of the body’s natural defense system. It is a kind of blood plasma protein, and along with the antibodies, help defeat disease-causing organisms. Today, medical science has found a way to extract gamma globulin and use it as a form of...
Neem oil is made from the extract of the plant azadirachta indica. Neem oil is used as a botanical pesticide. Farmers extensively use neem oil as an insecticide and miticide as a way of keeping away parasites and pests like aphids and white flies. Neem oil is a good pesticide because it doesn't...
Ever struggled with an oily complexion? Blame it on sebum—the oil secretions from the body’s sebaceous glands. Sebacious glands are most often found near hair follicles, but some are in hairless areas (like eyelids). However, sebum does serve its purpose. All mammals secrete sebum, because it...
Conficker.c is a worm that has infected millions of computers and is scheduled to become malicious on April Fool's day 2009. The worm, which is a self-propagating computer program, could cause widespread damage to those who do not yet have the latest Microsoft updates. What exactly will happen...
The vocal cords are white-colored structures located in the larynx. They allow people to communicate by producing sounds through breathing. This sound is created through vibration of the cords, which are shaped like folds lying over the trachea. The surrounding structures (like the epiglottis,...
The foreskin is found on male reproductive organs, and is a continuation of the skin around the penis that stretches to cover the glans penis at the tip of the penis. The foreskin retracts on its own or can be pulled back to expose the glans. The purpose and use of the foreskin is in dispute....
Dandruff refers to the scaling of the scalp, wherein the scales or flakes take on a whitish-silvery color. This skin condition results in the flaking of the outer layer of the skin. Generally, dandruff is not a serious condition, although if left untreated, it can result in complications such as...
