An endodontist is a dentist who has specialized in treating and handling dental problems that involve the inside of the tooth. This means the parts of the tooth that includes the tooth pulp, which is made up of nerve tissue and blood vessels. An endodontist’s specialization is different from those...
On October 3, 2012, a massive peanut butter recall of over 101 products manufactured by New Mexico’s Sunland, Inc. was issued due to Salmonella contamination. The recall encompasses nut based items sold by Trader Joe’s, Target, Whole Foods Market, Stop & Shop Supermarkets, Giant Food, and...
Ingrown hair occurs when, instead of growing out of the skin naturally, hair grows just under the skin - either inwards (back into the hair follicle) or sideways. In most cases, this condition happens to people who have curly hair. Ingrown hair can be as simple as the hair not emerging from the...
The Enchiridion By Epictetus Written 135 A.C.E. Translated by Elizabeth Carter 1. Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation,...
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...
The brain can be affected at any stage in life from in utero to old age. The brain is one of the organs we posses that continues to grow and change. It responds to whatever experience we might encounter, thus anything at any time can either enhance or hinder its development. As from 20 weeks in...
The omentum is the fat depository of the body. The greater omentum is found in front of the stomach and the lesser omentum around the liver. Both easily become repositories for fat storage. The greater omentum is the easiest to understand in terms of the abdomen appearing stiff and distended in a...
Zsa Zsa Gabor's doctors reported that a surgery to amputate the ailing actress' right leg was successful. The 93 year old actress has been in poor health since a fall last July which caused a broken hip and has since struggled with various complications, including infection and blood clots. Gabor...
A massage is very relaxing and helps soothe tired muscles and relieve stress. But there are some cases or situations where a massage may not be good for a person.In almost all cases, it is very important that you reveal any kind of medical condition you may have as well as any health concerns to...
Cryptococcus gattii is a fatal fungus killing people in western North America. Reports from British Columbia, Canada, and within the United States in Oregon, have already been confirmed by the Center For Disease Control. People and animals in both locations have fallen victim to this unique and...
