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Respiratory system: Facts, function and diseasesThe respiratory system is responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. The main organs are the lungs, which work in concert with the cardiovascular system.
By Kim Ann Zimmermann Published
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Tooth sensitivity: Causes and remediesTooth sensitivity is a common dental problem that involves discomfort or pain in teeth when encountering certain substances and temperatures.
By Ashley P. Taylor Published
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Ears: Facts, function & diseaseThe ears are complex systems that not only provide the ability to hear, but also make it possible to maintain balance.
By Alina Bradford Published
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How many organs are in the human body?There isn't an official "organ count" for the human body, but is there a ballpark estimate?
By Dani Leviss Published
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Does charcoal toothpaste really whiten teeth?Activated charcoal can protect against some poisons, but can it help whiten your smile?
By Donavyn Coffey Published
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Why are teeth so sensitive to pain?Wouldn't it be easier if our teeth didn't feel pain?
By Ashley P. Taylor Published
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Has the Average Human Body Temperature Always Been the Same?Evidence suggests that modern humans may be cooler than our 19th-century ancestors.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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The Human Skeletal SystemHumans wouldn't get very far without bones — literally.
By Kim Ann Zimmermann Published
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A Man Took Antibiotics Before Going to the Dentist. He Developed An Ultra-Rare Brain Side EffectAs scary as it may sound, a root canal is a fairly routine dental procedure. But for one 60-year-old man, the procedure turned life threatening.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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