Laid end-to-end, an adult's arteries, veins and capillaries would stretch for about 100,000 miles - enough to wrap around the world nearly four times. Each 2.54 square centimetre (a square inch) of ...

The kidneys are organs of the urinary system - which remove excess water, mineral ions and urea. Blood is transported to the kidney through the renal artery. The blood is filtered at a high pressure ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Cohen Bramlee, who has spent much of his life in hospitals due to a rare condition affecting the VSIG4 gene, celebrated his 13th birthday in a unique way. Instead of a traditional ...

The bacteria and other microbes that live in your gut are known as your “gut microbiome.” They help you digest food and may support immune, heart, and brain health. However, disruption in your gut ...

Calcium is a nutrient that all living organisms, including humans, need. Dietary sources of calcium include dairy products, green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fortified products. Calcium is the ...

Foods rich in tryptophan may boost the production of serotonin in the brain. These foods include eggs, some hard cheeses, soy-based products, turkey, and more. Serotonin is a natural neurotransmitter ...

2,000, 7,000 or 10,000? The real number of steps you need to do to lose weight and boost your health Do you really need to hit a ‘magic’ number of steps a day to reap the health benefits? We ask the ...

Nettle leaf — also called stinging nettle or Urtica dioica— is a tall weed that grows all over the world. The name comes from the sting you get when you brush against the plant’s hairy stem and leaves ...