Healthy articles

Although it is an overstatement to describe the curative powers of green tea as "miraculous," there is no doubt that green tea can have profound benefits. Not many people know it is also helpful in slowing down the progress of age -related eye disorders.

Atelectasis is the medical term used when the entire lung or part of it caves in. The word Atelectasis is derived from the Greek words ‘ateles’ which means incomplete and ‘ektasis’ which means expansion

Blueberries are naturally low in cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium, and also a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese. They are also a rich source of antioxidants which play an important role in cancer prevention.

Ewing sarcoma is a form of bone cancer that is most common in teenagers, even though it can develop at any age. It is slightly more frequent in males than in females which is thought to be due to the increased growth rates in males.

Stanford no longer wants you to call people "Holocaust survivors". They prefer the supposedly less offensive "people who experienced the Holocaust". Is this madness?

Stomach virus causes inflammation of the intestine. The affected individuals present with symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. It is also called as viral gastroenteritis or stomach flu even though influenza virus does not cause it.

For tens of millions of women in nearly every country in the world the number one cosmetic concern is cellulite.

The gastrointestinal system is the portal through which nutritive substances, vitamins, minerals, and fluids enter the body. Proteins, fats, and complex carbohydrates are broken down into absorbable units, mainly in the small intestine.

Losing fat is the number one reason people go to gyms. But it's not the number one thing that happens there. By using a simple training plan that emphasizes intensity, you can torch fat and fix your body composition issues - and not a treadmill in sight.

Vitamin D was always considered as major contributor to the health of bones. Recent research data suggest that even though this is correct, the benefits of additional supplementation with Vitamin D are only negligible.