What word means "pertaining to medical care"?

Health Trivia / January 04, 2025

Clinical. The word "clinical" is from the Greek "klinein" which means to lean or recline.

How much skin does each person shed in his or her lifetime?

Health Trivia / January 04, 2025

40 Pounds. The skin is the largest human organ, accounting for about 16% of body weight.

In November 2017, the United States Postal Service announced a new stamp to raise money for research on which disease?

Health Trivia / January 03, 2025

Alzheimer's Disease. According to Alzheimer's Disease International in 2016, nearly 44 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's or a related dementia.

What percentage of 6-to-19 year-olds in the U.S. were considered obese in 2004?

Health Trivia / January 03, 2025

16.5 Percent. Type 2 diabetes, previously considered an adult disease, has increased dramatically in children and adolescents.

What is another name for vitamin B5?

Health Trivia / January 02, 2025

Pantothenic Acid. Pantothenic acid, or B5, is important for metabolism of food and production of essential body chemicals.

What digestive tract illness often is a manifestation of diabetes?

Health Trivia / January 02, 2025

Gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is a malfunction of the digestive tract usually caused by diabetic neuropathy.