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The liver is the largest single gland in the body. It is located on the right side of the abdomen under the lower ribs and just under the diaphragm which divides the chest from the abdomen. The liver performs a number of important functions in the... Read More

Everyone seems to believe that vacations are good for our health. Is there really scientific proof that supports this thinking? Yes! A study published in the year 2000 in the medical journal Psychosomatic Medicine has shown that taking regular... Read More

Researchers in London on Tuesday announced plastic blood, their latest breakthrough, may turn out to be a life saver. It's not the kind of plastic that you usually think. It's not like a plastic bowl or something. It's a polymer, which means it... Read More

Seeing blood in one's urine can be a disturbing occurrence. This might signal a major illness that needs proper medical attention. What is the function of kidneys in the body? Our kidneys serve to function as our body's filter system. These come... Read More

Want to put more energy into your life? What with all the rush and stress of daily life nowadays, maybe the idea of having more "energy" sounds even more stressful. But look at it this way, Stress is really a negative type of energy, so the goal is... Read More

Pineapple is a natural painkiller. The fruit contains anti-inflammatory enzymes that bring pain relief from conditions such as arthritis, according to a study at Reading University. Pomegranate juice could prevent a heart attack. This wonder... Read More

Here is a collection of fun facts that you always wanted to know. Weird and wonderful facts and trivia with collection of useless tidbits of general knowledge to impress your friends with. Strange Facts It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood... Read More

Aloe Vera is usually known as an Ayurvedic plant that is a type of lily family and belongs to cactus category. There are over 200 species of Aloe Vera plant in world however the main origin is known to be Africa. Flowers of Aloe Vera plant are... Read More

Health.com presents its list of 25 random things you might not know about the human body, nutrition and exercise, sex, sickness, and health. 1. Rinsing your nose with salt water can help keep you healthy and ward off allergy symptoms. Nasal... Read More

An average home creates more pollution than does the average car. Four out of five brides in the U.S. have a job. 75-90% of primary physician visits are due to stress. The reason why the Canadian Arctic is called the "Land of the Midnight Sun" is... Read More