Archive for March 15th, 2006
Causes of Bloating/Distention
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006Bloating is the sensation of excessive fullness of the stomach or abdomen. It may feel like it is caused by trapped wind or gas. […]
The development of the egg cells (ova )
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006Very early in life (about 20 days after fertilization) certain cells develop int the wall of the gut cavity of the embryo. Thes cells then migrate through the tissues to reach a thickened area lying in a ridge at each side of the midline of the gut cavity. This is the tissue from […]
Life Expectancy of Women and Men
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006
In the United States women now out live men by about eight years. This means, based on current mortality data, that roughly seven out of ten women alive today, but only one in two men, will be around to celebrate their 75th birthday.
There are a number of reasons why women live longer than men. Women […]
