A Pap smear is a type of test used to screen for cell changes that have the potential to lead to cervical cancer in women.
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A baby is usually born with no visible teeth in their mouth. However, in a newborn baby, there are 20 fully formed milk teeth or
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Hypophosphatasia is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that causes the bones and teeth to become soft and weak. In this condition, the deposition of calcium
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The simplest and most effective way of preventing a West Nile virus infection is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes – this is done by
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Overweight and obesity, as well as their related chronic diseases, are largely preventable and at an individual level, people can achieve energy balance and a
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Many substances known to be poisonous are not directly harmful to the body, but can become toxic after they have been metabolized in the liver.
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Cystinuria is a health condition characterized by increased concentration of cystine and other dibasic amino acids in the urine. It most commonly occurs in young
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Depression was formerly thought to occur only in adults, because children were felt to lack the necessary cognitive and emotional make-up that could give rise
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By Professor David Burn By Keynote ContributorProf. David BurnDirector, Institute of Neuroscience & Professor of Movement DisorderNeurology; Honorary Consultant Neurologist, Newcastle upon TyneHospitals NHS Foundation
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Numerous biochemical reactions support key functions in the human body. These functions include energy production, communication within the body, growth, development and the fight against
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