What color is your tongue? What’s healthy, what’s not?
The muscular organ that helps us speak, taste, and swallow has a certain look when it’s healthy. If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then consider the tongue
Category: Health
7 organs or glands you may do just fine without
But if they’re unneeded, why do we have them? There was a time when pediatricians routinely recommended tonsil removal, even for healthy children — including me. As far as I
When — and how — should you be screened for colon cancer?
For people at average risk, most major organizations recommend getting checked for colon cancer starting at age 45. Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer after lung cancer. If
Got immunity? Thank your thymus
The thymus gland is essential to a strong immune system designed to fight off illness. Quick, point to your thymus gland. If you pointed to the front of your upper
Wondering what your lymph nodes have done for you lately?
our lymph nodes are an essential part of the immune system, on constant alert to protect you from health threats. Here’s a question you may not have been asked lately:
Produce prescriptions may promote better heart health
It’s no secret that the typical American diet isn’t very healthy. Only about one in 10 American adults eats the recommended daily amount of fruit (1-1/2 to 2 cups) or vegetables (2
Kidneys, eyes, ears, and more: Why do we have a spare?
One of the many underappreciated things about the human body is that it has a lot of excess capacity. That is, our organs have more reserve than most of us
How much sleep do you actually need?
On average, how many hours do you sleep each night? For most healthy adults, guidelines suggest at least seven hours of slumber. But these are general recommendations and not strict rules. “Some
Cellulitis: How long does it take to heal on legs?
Cellulitis is an infection of the deep layers of the skin. It develops when bacteria enter through a cut, bite, or wound — including tiny breaks in cracked, dry skin. Common
What does a birth doula do?
Childbirth — painful, messy, unpredictable — has been part of humankind for time immemorial. And in the US, which has surprisingly high rates of avoidable complications and maternal deaths, more people