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Mount St. Helens Eruption: Facts & Information
October 16, 2018 | ReferencePicturesque Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980 and remains the most destructive example of volcanic activity in the United States.
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How the Small Intestine Works
October 16, 2018 | ReferenceThe small intestine is about as big around as a middle finger, but it is about 22 feet (6.7 meters) long.
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What Is Meiosis?
October 16, 2018 | ReferenceMeiosis is a specialized form of cell division that produces reproductive cells, such as plant and fungal spores, sperm and egg cells.
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Strep Throat: Symptoms and Treatment
October 15, 2018 | ReferenceStrep throat is a bacterial infection. It is very contagious and can lead to severe complications.
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What Is Photosynthesis?
October 15, 2018 | ReferencePhotosynthesis is the process used by plants, algae and certain bacteria to harness energy from sunlight into chemical energy.
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Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
October 12, 2018 | ReferenceHeel pain felt during the first few steps in the morning might be plantar fasciitis, one of the most commonly diagnosed reasons for foot pain. Doctors have developed many treatment options that can help eliminate the pain.
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Liver Cancer: Symptoms and Treatment
October 11, 2018 | ReferenceLiver cancer is cancer that begins in the tissues of the liver, though it may also result from cancer spreading to the liver from other parts of the body.
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Cholesterol Levels: High, Low, Good & Bad
October 09, 2018 | ReferenceHDL is “good” cholesterol; LDL is “bad” cholesterol. HDL helps lower LDL. Too much LDL can lead to heart disease and heart attacks.
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Nobel Prize in Economics: 1969-Present
October 09, 2018 | ReferenceWinners of the Nobel Prize in economics, including Paul Krugman, Daniel Kahneman and Milton Friedman.
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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
October 09, 2018 | ReferencePink eye, or conjunctivitis, develops when the blood vessels in the eyeball get inflamed by a virus, bacteria, foreign object or allergic reaction.
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