Medical Science

There are few issues that get the blood flowing between groups like those of Abortion or embryonic stem cell research (ESC).  For decades, Abortion has divided this country unlike almost any other issue; we equal amounts of people protesting their…
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Gerentology is the study of old age. Dr. Robert Baker, now called the father of Gerentology, is a psychiatrist,whose life work is a testament to the elderly,. He  recently died of Leukemia in New York Mt. Sinai Hospital at the…
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In 1957, while working on the mechanism of viral interference (specifically, the resistance of a cell infected with one virus to superinfection with a second unrelated virus) at the National Institute for Medical Research in London, Alick Isaacs (a British…
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Medical care is one of the most conversed topics, not only in the past, but more so in this century and the future ahead, as we have an increasing number of people who need access to medical care. At some…
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We’re always hearing about the commonplace causes of death. Tragedies such as heart attacks, cancer, and malnourished contribute to a large number of deaths worldwide. While death still remains tragic, there sometimes deaths caused by unusual factors. We’re constantly reminded…
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I am a whole blood donor, veteran of six donations at the Toowoomba Blood Bank, in Queensland, Australia. It is an amazing experience. The moment you walk in your heart is racing. You’re nervous-it’ll hurt (those are big needles they…
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Heartburn is a symptom most people will experience sooner or later in life. In most cases the onset of occasional heartburn will correspond to something eaten and a simple antacid will settle down the gastrointestinal upset. When heartburn becomes a…
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Inositol, also known as myo-inositol, is considered one part of the B vitamin complex. It combines with choline to produce lecithin, which is needed for healthy development of all your cell membranes. Inositol is necessary for the proper functioning of…
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A burning sensation in the chest or throat can be quite frightening after a lovely meal, yet according to the American Gastroenterological Association, millions of Americans experience these and other heartburn symptoms at least once per month. Chest pains, difficulty…
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Lots of things can affect blood alcohol levels, so if you’re planning on drinking and driving, you can’t rely on generalisations that tell you you can have two glasses of wine or a pint of beer and still pass a…
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