Doctor, Are Generic Medicines Really Safe?
The generic medicines are cost-effective because they are versions of brand-name drugs after the original patents have expired. They don’t carry the same marketing and development costs.
Doctor, Can I Do Blood Tests in Any Lab?
What’s most important is that the lab provides reliable and accurate results. Different labs use slightly different techniques for blood tests, but the reliability of their results is what matters.
Doctor, Can I Stop The Medicines Now?
Patient: Doctor, my BP readings are normal now. Can I stop the medicines? Doctor: It is excellent that your BP...
Why Do We Yawn? The Real Science of Brain Cooling
Yawning is a natural, often involuntary process involving opening the mouth widely and inhaling deeply, followed by a quick exhale.
Secrets of Farts: A Guide to the Science of Flatulence
Farts, also known as flatulence, are a natural and common bodily function. This article aims to demystify the science behind farting, shedding light on why it happens…
Doctors and their handwriting
Doctors are (in)famous for illegible handwriting. We see jokes and cartoons in the media about the unreadable handwriting of doctors, and this is a global problem. It surprises people when a doctor has good writing – and some even suspect if they are real doctors!
Symphony of the Stomach
This article explores the intriguing phenomenon of stomach noises, known as borborygmi. These sounds, ranging from gurgles to growls, occur due to the movement of gas and fluids in the intestines, driven by muscular contractions during digestion.
Doctor, Are There Any Side Effects?
This article presents a dialogue between a doctor and a patient about medication side effects. The doctor explains that side effects…
