Liver & Gallbladder Health
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Causes & Symptoms
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is an umbrella term for a range of liver conditions caused by excess fat in the liver. It is not …
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Liver & Gallbladder Health
Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis: Symptoms & Treatment
In this condition, fibrous (scar) tissue grows both on the surface and inside the liver. This scarring interferes with how the …
General Health
GABA: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Brain
GABA is an amino acid that your brain makes on its own. It works as a neurotransmitter, which means it carries messages between …
General Health
DNA: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Health
The full name, deoxyribonucleic acid, sounds complicated. However, the basic idea is simple. DNA is a chemical that carries …
General Health
Calcitonin: What It Does and Why It Matters
Think of calcitonin as a traffic controller for calcium. It directs calcium out of the bloodstream and into your bones, where it …
General Health
Bronchodilator: What It Is and How It Works
A bronchodilator is a medication that opens up the airways in your lungs. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bronchial …
General Health
Adipocere: What Happens to the Body After Death
Adipocere is sometimes called “corpse wax” or “grave wax.” It forms primarily from the fatty acids found in body tissue.
General Health
Addiction: Signs, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Addiction is more than a bad habit or a lack of willpower. It is a medical condition that changes how the brain works.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Eating Breakfast for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know
Could eating breakfast for weight loss be the simplest change you make this year? Research says yes.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Calorie Restriction Diet: Benefits, Risks & Meal Plan
A calorie restriction diet means eating fewer calories than your body needs to maintain its current weight — while still getting …