Archive for June 11th, 2006
Osteoarthritis
Sunday, June 11th, 2006Osteoarthritis Also called degenerative arthritis. Occurs when the cushioning cartilage in a joint breaks down. Commonly affects feet, knees, hips, and fingers. Affects 16 million Americans, mostly 45 and older. About half of those 65 and older have this form.
Arthritis affects, in one form or another, 70 million Americans. Although there are more than 100 [...]
Facts About Saliva
Sunday, June 11th, 2006Babies drool. Old men dribble. Some people spit when they talk. The rest of us would rather not be reminded that saliva exists. Yet this humbling bodily fluid is powerful and critical to our existence. It heals wounds and disables pathogens. It is the perfect lubricant, permitting us to effortlessly eat, talk, kiss, and play [...]
Anatomy Of Human Teeth
Sunday, June 11th, 2006An adult has 32 permanent teeth. The incisors and canine teeth tear and cut food, and premolars and molars are used to grind and [...]
Vaginal Infection
Sunday, June 11th, 2006Every woman has yeast in her vagina at all times. However, when yeast grows too much, it can cause burning when urinating, itching, and a heavy, clumpy kind of discharge — sort of like cottage cheese. Yeast infections commonly occur when a woman is taking antibiotics, because the medication kills off the bacteria [...]
Origin Of Father’s Day
Sunday, June 11th, 2006Just like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day is celebrated in every part of the world. In the United [...]
