Former 41st President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized within Houston, Texas due to complications resulting from a bout of bronchitis. The 88 year old who served the U.S. as a Navy pilot, congressman, CIA director, Vice President, and President has reportedly been admitted and discharged...
Dialysis is a process which is used to treat people with severe kidney problems. The term dialysis can literally be broken down into two parts: “dia” which means “through” and “lysis” which means “loosening”. Basically, dialysis is employed when the kidneys cannot function anymore for whatever...
When your sinuses are clogged, the pressure can hinder your breathing. More than that, it can reach a point wherein you will feel pain in your head and your face. Sinus pressure might very well be one of the most painful things that one could experience. Fortunately, there are many ways by...
Psoriasis is a skin condition that is actually a chronic autoimmune disease. The disease affects the immune system, which sends out signals that makes the growth of skin cells faster than normal. A common misconception is that psoriasis is contagious. This is one reason the disease can be very...
Acne is a skin condition often associated with the hormonal imbalances of teenagers, yet twice as many adults suffer from acne as teens. There are a number of commercial or pharmaceutical products for acne, some work better than others. There are also a number of natural remedies that have proven...
Potassium is a kind of mineral and soft metal. It is marked on the periodic table of elements with the atomic symbol of “K” with an atomic number of 19. It is known to be very reactive and tends to combine with other elements. It was discovered in 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807. Potassium...
Insulin is a protein hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. This hormone was discovered by Frederick Banting and J.J.R. Macleod who won a Nobel Prize in 1923. Frederick Sanger followed in 1958 for his discovery of the insulin’s amino acid sequence. Insulin...
Isabelle Caro, a French model who battled anorexia since the age of 12, has died as a result of a lung infection after a two week hospitalization in Tokyo, Japan. Caro's family released news of her mid-November death on December 29, 2010. Caro was a self proclaimed "ambassador for anorexia."...
An exe file is a type of computer file. The term comes from the file name extension itself (".exe") which is the abbreviated form of “executable file.” Exe files are set into action simply by clicking on the file. With that simple action, it launches codes that will install programs, or trigger...
Savory is a flavor category, often applied as a contrast to sweet dishes. For example, dumplings is a savory dish, while cake is not. It implies a tart or a spicy taste, typically used in appetizers or main courses. However, there are some dishes that fall under both the savory and the sweet...
