Dec 22, 2025
Colonoscopy is a procedure in which a scope is inserted into the rectum, and the doctor performs a visual exam of the entire colon.
Dec 15, 2025
Scientists performed a systemic review of medical articles looking at the relationship between melatonin and physical performance.
Dec 9, 2025
Helicobacter pylori infection of the stomach lining is one the most common bacterial infections humans contract.
Dec 2, 2025
Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas, which is located in the center of the stomach. The function of insulin is to help transmit sugar from the blood into cells to produce energy.
Nov 25, 2025
Diabetes is usually not difficult to recognize. Clinical symptoms include frequent urination, excessive thirst or hunger, and either accelerated weight loss or weight gain.
Nov 18, 2025
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart arrythmia, and the leading cause of stroke in the U.S. It is also associated with increased risk of blood clots, dementia, and heart and kidney diseases.
Nov 11, 2025
ADHD is a common psychiatric diagnosis characterized by inattention and inability to focus, as well as impulsivity and hyperactivity, which is commonly treated with a stimulant medication.
Nov 4, 2025
Chlormequat chloride is a chemical used in agriculture to decrease stem height of plants, lowering the risk of them bending over, which can result in a higher yield of crops.