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Health: 5 things to know about the spleen.

is unknown organ weighs about 200g and is the size of a fist, measuring approximately 12cm long by 7cm wide and 4cm thick. 2- It serves to filter the blood. The spleen is sometimes compared to a sponge because it is constantly crossed by the blood circulating in the body. It is the storage site for ...

29
June
2023

Pregnancy: what is the prenatal check-up?

screening is based on calculating a predictive score based on the measurement of the fetal neck at the first ultrasound, the mother's age and certain blood markers. Depending on the result, other tests will be proposed. Other medical examinations are mandatory for pregnant women, in particular a ...

09
June
2022

Willem Kolff: The Inventor of the Dialysis Machine

s, he was traumatized by the death of a 22-year-old patient from acute renal failure. This led him to the idea of creating a machine to rid patients' blood of toxins and replace failing kidneys. If the kidney can no longer do its job, why couldn't a machine do it instead? However, Dr. Kolff's revol ...

11
Dec
2023

Unusual: 3 small animals that heal

1- Leeches for blood circulation As bizarre and disgusting as it sounds, about half of SOS hands and academic plastic surgery centers use leeches to optimize graft take. These funny little beasts are very effective in facilitating blood flow after reimplantation of an amputated finger or vascula ...

14
Oct
2021

Colon Cancer: 5 Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer Screening

You can take this test without leaving your home. The colon cancer screening test is called Hemoccult. It is used to detect the possible presence of blood in the stool. This test is entirely free and easy to perform. You simply need to ask your family doctor for it or order the kit online (link be ...

21
Mar
2013

Blue Mars: when should you have a colonoscopy?

s prescribed primarily in the following three cases: - in cases of unexplained bowel symptoms such as pain or diarrhea - in the presence of blood in the stool indicating bleeding from the intestine - if there is a family or personal history of colorectal cancer At what age should ...

24
Mar
2022

Syndrome E: a dark thriller that flirts with horror

a cop on the BAC, has shot her teammate point-blank for no reason after seeing a black-and-white video filmed on a Super 8 camera and crying tears of blood. This is the starting point of a confusing but addictive investigation that will keep you on the edge of your seat for three weeks, over the ...

27
Sep
2022

Unusual: 3 good sides of mosquitoes.

s to ensure crop pollination. However, we know less that mosquitoes are also part of the pollinating insects! Contrary to what we imagine, mosquitoes are not just blood-thirsty vampires. They also feed on plant nectar and contribute to pollination to a lesser extent compared to butterflies and bees ...

04
Aug
2023

Fructose is believed to be the leading cause of obesity worldwide.

tors of obesity. They discovered that when consumed in large quantities, this sugar reduces the concentration of adenosine triphosphate or ATP in the blood. However, this molecule contributes to providing energy to the cells in the body. Consequently, the decrease in ATP levels in the blood leads t ...

25
Oct
2023

Beauty: 3 Massages to Enhance the Effectiveness of Treatments

effectiveness of cosmetic treatments. The application techniques complement the action of active ingredients by engaging the tissues and stimulating blood and lymphatic circulation at the epidermal level. On the face, gentle movements are recommended to facilitate the penetration of active substan ...

27
Nov
2023

Non Newtonian fluids

uid because when shaken, it becomes more liquid. Many salt solutions, molten polymers, custard,[1] toothpaste, starch suspensions, cornstarch, paint, blood, melted butter, and shampoo are examples of non-Newtonian fluids. Most often, the viscosity of non-Newtonian fluids depends on the shear rate ...

23
Aug
2007

Vitamin D: Understanding Everything in 5 Questions

e deficient in it. However, note that this vitamin can be dangerous if taken in excessive quantities. An overdose can lead to an increase in calcium in the blood and urine, resulting in nausea, vomiting, and even kidney failure. That is why a medical opinion is strongly recommended before any trea ...

31
Mar
2009

Ticks: Risks and Prevention of Diseases

Where do ticks live? Ticks that you sometimes find on your dog or cat can also come onto humans. Contrary to common belief, these little creatures are unable to jump but they live less than a meter from the ground and climb onto their prey. These parasites live in forests, undergrowth, tall grass, ...

27
Apr
2009

Thomas Pesquet's return: what is the earth sickness that astronauts suffer from?

oon as they return to our planet, astronauts return to Earth's gravity and their whole body seems to weigh a lot: their head, arms and legs. Their blood pressure is likely to be low because, in zero gravity, blood flows in a different direction. If it is too low, there is even a risk of syncope. ...

09
Nov
2021

Health check-up: what are the medical appointments to plan?

making an appointment with your general practitioner. The latter will be able to perform basic medical examinations, i.e. : - measuring your blood pressure - measure your height, weight and calculate your body mass index - prescribing a blood test (to check your cholesterol and fa ...

06
Jan
2022

NCIS : what's new in season 19 ?

earance To fill the void left by this departure, as well as those of actresses Maria Bello and Emily Wickersham, the production decided to inject new blood into the NCIS team. This season 19 will be started by the integration into the team of Katrina Law who played in Arrow and Hawaii 5-0. The ...

24
Feb
2022

Health: what is an autoimmune disease?

of the intestinal wall and its hyperpermeability. This intestinal hyperporosity would promote the passage from the intestines of many toxins into the bloodstream and cause a runaway immune system. A difficult diagnosis Autoimmune diseases are chronic diseases with multiple and varied symptoms. ...

11
Apr
2022

10 Sausages to Spice Up Your Barbecue

cities. In Kenya, the favorite snack is the mutura sausage. Mutura is a sausage made by stuffing goat intestines with a mixture of ground meat, goat blood, and spices and condiments such as ginger, garlic, coriander, and piri-piri peppers. The sausage is boiled and then placed on a grill to give i ...

10
June
2022

Nutrition: 5 benefits of melon

To note: the only people who should moderate the consumption of this fruit are diabetics as well as people with too high triglyceride levels in the blood. In this case, you should limit yourself to one portion and choose to eat it either as an appetizer or as a dessert. 3- It protects the skin ...

05
July
2022

Health: 5 ideas for enjoying the benefits of the seaside

waist. The temperature of the sea or ocean, which is cooler than your body temperature, promotes the contraction of the veins and a good return of blood to the heart. 2- Walking barefoot in the sand On the beach, too, walking is especially beneficial if it is a sandy beach. Walking barefoot i ...

07
July
2022