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What is the pancreas? Illustration of the pancreas The pancreas is an organ approximately six inches long that is located in the abdomen behind the stomach and in front of the spine and aorta. The pancreas is divided into three regions: the head, the body, and the tail. The head of the pancreas is located...

What is depression? Depression increases the risk of suicide. Depression is a psychiatric illness that affects one in six people in the United States. Nearly two-thirds of people with depression do not realize that they have a treatable illness and do not seek treatment. Depression is characterized by persistent feelings of despondency. It is different...

Makeup allergy facts Cosmetics may irritate the skin directly (by far the most common type of reaction) or induce an immune-mediated allergic response. Most rashes produced by makeup are irritations, not allergies. If a particular product causes irritation, then avoid it. Makeup and cosmetics are complex mixtures of substances, any of which could produce irritation...

What are dentures? When a person is missing teeth, he or she may experience a variety of problems. The person may become less confident in their smile and have difficulty speaking and eating certain foods. Dentures are appliances that are custom made to replace a person's missing teeth and restore the appearance and oral functions...

What makes coconut oil healthy? Coconut oil is all fat — much of it saturated fat. The best health benefits for coconut oil include benefits for heart health, weight, dementia, stress, and skin. For thousands of years, coconut oil has been a popular household item. It is not just popular in tropical islands and the...

Things to know about Braxton Hicks contractions Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Braxton Hicks contractions feel like true labor only typically less painful. Braxton Hicks contractions have been referred to as "false labor" and are contractions of the uterus that occur predominantly in the third trimester of pregnancy. Braxton Hicks contractions are typically less...

Bath salts facts Share Your Story Bath salts as drugs of abuse refer to a white powder or crystalline substance that has no bathing or other cosmetic use. The active ingredients in bath salts tend to be similar chemically and in their effects to stimulants like cocaine and amphetamines. Some have hallucinogenic effects. The occurrence...

NOTICE I am not a doctor and the information that follows is not intended as medical advice. It is written to give you an idea of how I survived my operation and some of the things I found helpful along the way. All medical advice should be obtained from your doctor. If you have questions...

Birthmark facts Birthmarks are composed of various types of normal tissue or pigment that have lost their way to their normal destination during fetal development. Most birthmarks are small and do not produce medical problems. The most common birthmarks are composed of either pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) or blood vessels. Rarely, certain birthmarks can be a...

Iron and iron deficiency facts* Picture of a Man with Iron Overload or Hemochromatosis *Iron deficiency facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and the leading cause of anemia in the United States. Iron deficiency is due either to increased need for iron by the body or...