Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

To avoid laundry room floods, check rubber washing machine hoses for blistering, stress cracks, wear or loose connections. Consider replacing rubber hoses with their reinforced steel braided ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

On vacation in Mexico last year, Michael DiPlacido passed out twice while scuba diving and again in his hotel. Back in St. Louis, Mo., doctors diagnosed him with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, ...

Unlike conventional designs with axially moving needles, STARgate HRS hot runner technology from Oerlikon HRSflow, featuring a completely redesigned gate unit, uses a diaphragm-like element in the ...

The diaphragm is the main muscle used for breathing. The diaphragm helps with digestion and movements like bowel movements and urination. Diaphragmatic breathing can strengthen the diaphragm and help ...

The abdominal aorta carries blood from the heart to organs in the lower body. It splits into the right and left common iliac arteries near the pelvis. The wall of the abdominal aorta is made of three ...