Yearly Archives: 2012

  The average human brain has about 100 billion nerve cells. Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170 miles (274 km) per hour. The thyroid cartilage is more commonly known as the adams apple. The … Continue reading →

Understanding Stroke — Prevention How Can I Prevent a Stroke? Measures that reduce the chances of stroke are the same as those for avoiding heart attack. Adopt habits that promote cardiovascular health and deter atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The … Continue reading →

Niacin and Niacinamide     Niacin and niacinamide are forms of Vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 is found in many foods including yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains. Niacin and niacinamide are also found in many … Continue reading →

Eat rightEating the wrong foods can worsen acid reflux, either by increasing the acidic environment of the stomach or by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter, a valve that acts as a barrier between the stomach and the esophagus. Fatty foods … Continue reading →

By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD The needle-free nanopatch vaccine delivery system is coming soon after a consortium of investors put up $15 million for its development. The money will enable University of Queenslands Professor Mark Kendall to continue his work … Continue reading →