Pathology

    How Does Joint Replacement Work?

    Well over a million total joint replacement surgeries are performed every year. This surgery, known as arthroplasty, replaces a joint with artificial ...

    Pathology

    Hypothermia: The Danger of Walking in a Winter Wonderland

    If you’re like me, you loved playing in the snow as a kid. If you’re also like me, your mother always scolded you for not wearing enough layers, and ...

    Pathology

    What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms stemming from a hormonal imbalance that affects females of reproductive age. Affecting ...

    Pathology

    How Abnormal Reflexes Can Indicate Pathologies

    Simply speaking, reflexes are muscle movements that happen without us telling the body what to do. A reflex is an automatic response to stimulus, ...

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    A Heart Rate Lesson Plan with Visible Body Suite

    Instructors rejoice—Visible Body Suite features an interactive beating heart model! Today, we’re going to talk you through a free lesson plan for ...

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    Rabies: A Deadly Viral Disease

    Unlike many other viral diseases, rabies is ubiquitous in our culture—if someone is angry, we say they’re “foaming at the mouth,” and if they’re ...

    Pathology

    TMI About the UTI: All About Urinary Tract Infections

    Everybody pees—and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common. Let’s learn more about urinary tract anatomy, UTI causes, types of infections, ...

    Pathology

    Visible Booze: How Alcohol Affects the Body

    Alcohol is one of the world’s most popular drugs—over 60% of American adults reported drinking alcohol in 2022. Alcoholic beverages are pervasive in ...

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    What Makes Lyme Disease Tick

    Here in the northern hemisphere, the weather is warming up and summer is right around the corner. Kids on school vacation are frolicking outside with ...

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    The Science of Snoring

    You’ve probably been kept awake at night by the sounds of another person’s snoring — or maybe you’ve been the one keeping other people awake. It’s ...