Diabetes slowly but surely damages the body. Too much sugar lingering too long in your blood wears down your blood vessels and nerves: this is...
CPK (or Creatine PhosphoKinase) are enzymes mainly found in our muscles. Their job is to help provide energy quickly when our muscles are working hard...
For several decades, our diet has changed significantly: there are always more processed foods, rich in quick sugars, bad fats, and poor in fibers. What...
The reddening of the skin is linked to a rapid bodily reaction to certain emotions like shame or embarrassment. The process starts in our brain, specifically in...
The skin under the eyes is particularly thin, about four times thinner than on the rest of the face. As a result, it is translucent, easily revealing...
The color of teeth mainly depends on the condition of the enamel (a very hard but fragile outer layer) and the dentin (the layer beneath...
When teeth do not receive a sufficient amount of minerals such as calcium and phosphate, it can lead to mineral loss in the teeth, a...
Swelling of the fingers, also known as finger edema, can be caused by several factors. In general, finger swelling is due to an accumulation of...
The finger joints are composed of bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. The bones of the fingers are called phalanges, and they join at joints called...
Foods often contain natural pigments that can stain teeth. Foods and drinks rich in colored pigments such as tea, coffee, red wine, red fruits, spices, as well...
