A man undergoing treatment for heart failure coughed up an enormous, intact blood clot that formed a perfect cast of the air passageways of his lung. The completeness of the clot, once unfolded onto blue medical cloth, astounded doctors; they could trace the three branches of the upper lobe of the lung, the two branches… Read More »
She’s the girl who can always rely on to rock up to a 7am gym class with a smile on her face, or who you can talk to about your fitness plan without her rolling her eyes. She’s always happy to recommend the best new training shoes, or give you tips on your squat form. But… Read More »
Testosterone is a male hormone produced in the testes and in the adrenal glands. A comfortable testosterone level is associated with sexual performance, reproductive function, muscle mass maintenance, hair growth, aggression, and competitive behavior; testosterone also stimulates the production of blood cells including red blood cells, and opposes the loss of bone calcium (osteoporosis). The… Read More »