Bruised Ribs
The ribs are thin bones that enclose the vital organs of the body such as the heart, lungs, and chest cavity. Aside from protecting the important organs, ribs also aid in breathing. However, there are instances when the structure and…
Anatomical Snuff Box
What is Anatomical snuff box? It is a triangle-shaped depression on the lateral part of the dorsum of the hand. What is the medical term for snuff box? In the medical field, it is called radial fossa. In the medical…
Best baby food maker
A lot of people are heading towards healthy living. It makes them choose better and healthier foods. In fact, parents are now meticulously choosing the foods they give to their babies. They no longer buy readymade baby foods. Many of…
Human Heart Diagram
The heart is one of the vital organs in the human body. It pumps blood throughout the body and supplies nutrients and oxygen to the tissues. Oxygenated blood is needed by the body to be active and perform its vital…
White Diarrhea
The usual color of the stool is brown to yellowish brown, although there are a few slight variations with the color. However, there are instances when the color of the stool is totally different than the usual. It could be…
Degenerative Disc Disease
What is a Degenerative Disc Disease? Well, first and foremost, it is not a disease but a condition that takes place as the person grows older. The transition to late adulthood can cause physical and physiological changes in the body…
Dowager’s Hump
What is a Dowager’s Hump? It is a condition characterized by a formation of a hump on the upper back. It is popularly known as kyphosis. In this condition, the upper back is more than 45 degrees forward. It affects…
Lip Biting
Some people have this lip biting habit and believe it or not, they don’t even realize they are doing it. Some people bite lip on a purpose because they feel like they are sexy when they are biting their lips….
Is blue waffles disease an STD?
There are various types of sexually transmitted diseases affecting both men and women. One of the sexually transmitted diseases that is gaining popularity these days is blue waffles. What is blue waffle disease? Is it really an STD? (1, 2)…
Infantigo
What is infantigo/impetigo? An infantigo/impetigo is a bacterial skin infection. It commonly affects the superficial layer of the skin, but a severe type can significantly affect the deep layer of the skin. It is an infection commonly associated with infants…