Did you know?
For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
Did you know?
It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.
Did you know?
When taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, people should avoid a variety of foods, which include alcoholic beverages, bean curd, broad (fava) bean pods, cheese, fish, ginseng, protein extracts, meat, sauerkraut, shrimp paste, soups, and yeast.
Did you know?
Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.
Did you know?
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
Martin Van Buren, sitting uncomfortably for this engraving, would eventually ascend to the presidenc
Petri dish containing fecal bacteria cultures.
Medical assistant extern clarifying externship issues with the office manager.
Apply oil or lotion to the entire arm from distal to proximal, including around the shoulder.
Protein dish
Nuts are also a good source of B group vitamins (including folate), and vitamin E