How many U.S. inner-city hospitals reported that their ERs were over capacity in 2007?

Health Trivia / December 12, 2024

67%. According to a national medical care survey, 119.2 million people visited an emergency room in 2006.

A tympanic membrane is more commonly known as what?

Health Trivia / December 12, 2024

Eardrum. The eardrum is positioned between the ear canal and the middle ear.

The World Health Organization issued a state of emergency on February 1, 2016 due to which virus?

Health Trivia / December 11, 2024

Zika. Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes.

What "trapdoor" on your windpipe helps keep out food particles?

Health Trivia / December 11, 2024

Epiglottis. The epiglottis is an elastic cartilage flap covered in a thin mucus membrane.

Which of these terms is another name for herbal medicine?

Health Trivia / December 10, 2024

Phytotherapy. Phytotherapy, or using plants or plant extracts for their healing properties, is thought to have been used since the days of early man.

Which of these is an example of a ball and socket joint?

Health Trivia / December 10, 2024

Hip. Both the hip and shoulder are examples of a ball and socket joint.