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Tears are present in the eyes from birth and throughout life Tears are present in the eyes from birth and throughout life, provided there are no other medical conditions that prevent tear formation. Tear production tends to decrease as a part of the aging process. Humans produce 30 gallons of tears a year. The main …

Migraines are complex disorders involving episodes of recurrent, severe headaches. Migraines are complex disorders involving episodes of recurrent, severe headaches. Migraine headache is usually on one side and felt as pounding or pulsating. It may be associated with visual or sensory symptoms, collectively called “aura.” The aura may occur before, during, or after the onset of a headache. An episode …

The hippocampus is one of the most vital parts of the human and mammal brain. The hippocampus is one of the most vital parts of the human and mammal brain. The hippocampus is present in the inner folds of the temporal lobe. It is often called the emotional brain or the child's brain. Hippocampus derives its name from the Greek …

Middle Finger Pain The fingers or digits of the hand are involved in performing various tasks throughout the day. The fingers or digits of the hand are involved in performing various tasks throughout the day. Be it fine movements such as typing, writing, and painting or gross movements such as lifting weights, the fingers are involved in doing them all. …

A myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a type of blood cancer in which the blood-forming cells of the spongy part of the bone become abnormal. A myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a type of blood cancer in which the blood-forming cells of the spongy part of the bone become abnormal. There are abnormal blood-forming cells that develop in the bone marrow. At …

The most important sign of a codependent person is the need to be needed. They will do anything they can to achieve this because the feeling of being needed boosts their self-esteem. A codependent person finds it hard to make himself a priority. Many people with this trait start abusing alcohol, drugs, or nicotine and become addicted to them. Others …

Best Leg Workouts Exercises that strengthen the legs benefits not just the legs but the whole body. Exercises that strengthen the legs benefits not just the legs but the whole body. These exercises help burn calories, reduce cholesterol, reduce the risk of diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and arthritis. It is important to exercise your legs because strong legs improve …

What is scurvy? When you think of  scurvy, you may imagine pirates sailing across the open sea. Sailors were prone to scurvy because they were at sea for months without vitamin C-rich fresh fruits and vegetables. But scurvy can affect civilians, too. Scurvy is a severe vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is essential to maintaining connective tissue health. Without it, …

Neutrophils are white blood cells (WBC). Neutrophils are white blood cells (WBC). These cells fight infections in the body. A high neutrophil count may be due to many physiological conditions and diseases. In most cases, high neutrophils count is commonly associated with an active bacterial infection in the body. In rare cases, the high neutrophil count may also result from …

Pain is something that no one wants to have but gets it without asking. Pain is something that no one wants to have but gets it without asking. This age-old saying about pain has always been apt and shall always be. Pain is an unpleasant sensation that makes people realize that something is wrong in their bodies. This symptom makes …