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Overview  The importance of zinc for humans was recognized over 50 years ago in the Middle East where it was noticed that zinc-deficient individuals had severe issues with their immune systems. ...

Overview A branchial cleft cyst is a remnant of embryonic development and occurs due to the failure of one or more of the branchial clefts to obliterate. The area of involvement...

Overview Tubular (tuberous) breasts is the medical term given to a condition that is characterized by breast tissue where the cells don't divide and develop properly during puberty. The condition...

Overview Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition that affects the way one thinks and feels about themselves and others which causes problems with everyday functioning. The condition is...

Overview People may experience the passage of green stool for numerous reasons with the most common ones being the intake of high-chlorophyll containing plants and vegetables such as kale and...

Overview The question regarding whether masturbating affects one's voice due to any effects it may have on the vocal cords is an interesting one. Anecdotal evidence exists where individuals have...

Chateal birth control pills contain two hormones to prevent pregnancy from occurring, The two hormones included in this medication are progestin and estrogen. This medication basically works by preventing ovulation...

A testicle that moves back and forth between the scrotum and the abdomen is known as a retractile testicle. The transition from the scrotum to the abdomen and then back...

Pain is one of the most common complaints that women have during menstruation. While some amount of pain and discomfort is considered to be normal, an excessive amount that causes...

Overview SGPT is the abbreviation for serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, also known as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and it is an enzyme produced by the liver which is crucial for energy...