When people talk about ears, they normally visualize the outer ear. In actual fact the ear is made up of the outer ear, middle ear and…
Author: Dr. Laura Bennett
Dr. Laura Bennett
Dr. Laura Bennett is a health writer with a background in biomedical sciences. She focuses on explaining medical conditions, human physiology, and public health topics in a clear, evidence-based, and reader-friendly way.
A doctor can tell much about a person’s health and can diagnose certain conditions by sending stool samples for analysis. In their book, Body Signs, Joan…
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Genetic testing previously available only through doctors’ offices is now available directly to consumers. These tests are identified as Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Tests (DTC) or At-Home Genetic…
Two top neuro-scientists, Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang, have written an engaging book titled Welcome to Your Brain (Bloomsbury USA, 2008). The book explains new discoveries…
Anyone who experiences chest pain often feels a sense of alarm. People have been taught to see a physician for chest pain because it may be…