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The appendix is a finger-shaped tube sticking out of your colon. It is often considered a “joke organ” with no function.

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects people of all ages. It is the most common chronic disease among children. On the rise and ofte...

About 80% of people have back pain, the other 20% probably have no computer. This agony is no joke and a top reason for doctor visits. Back pain ha...

Come and get it! This microbe is a baker, and a brewer -- and a scientist to boot. Pretty amazing! Learn about the secrets to its success.Great gif...

The bladder is a hollow muscular bag that lies in the pelvic cavity. This organ’s main function is to store urine produced in the kidneys. An avera...

You won’t faint at the sight of these adorable Blood Cells. Replace your hemophobia and learn to love your plasma, platelets and all the wonderful ...

You are made of about 30 trillion cells. More amazing: your body is also home to an estimated 40 trillion bacteria! This microbial melting pot is m...

Dried nasal mucus is what we call boogers. Mucus is vital to your immune system since it catches wayward microbes before they reach your lungs.Surv...

Do you have a favorite bookworm? We do! And our book-lover is sure to interest just about any bibliophile.Great for teachers, librarians, parents, ...

The more brain cells you have, the smarter you are.The perfect gift from anyone who is smart to anyone who thinks they areGreat teacher and student...

The three-pound brain inside your head is your mind, your personality and your body’s boss. From speaking and seeing, to thinking and remembering, ...

Breast Cancer affects 1 in every 8 women, but early detection and proper screening can help ensure the best outcomes. Our Breast Cancer doll is a g...

Millions of people break a bone each year, and most of us will at some point in our lives. For the young, a broken wrist is the most common. For th...

Cancer is a frightening prospect. But the newest drugs and medical advances are helping to cure more people than ever.Our Cancer cell can be cured ...

Don't be scared — a new vaccine is making chickenpox roadkill.Great teaching tool for pediatricians, nurses -- and Doctor MomGood gift to cheer som...

Chromosomes are threadlike structures inside of cells that store genetic information. They are composed of the material chromatin, which consists o...

One of the most common venereal diseases, Gonorrhea can be easily cured -- or avoided. Know the risks.Teaching and learning tool for health educati...

COVID-19 has arrived and quickly spread globally along with confusion, rumors and fear. Scientists investigate therapies and vaccines as nations “g...

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, scientists have been working at a record-breaking pace to develop a vaccine. This usually takes years, even decad...

Don't let these crabs louse up your life! Learn the facts before you get bitten.A useful tool for sex education classesAn unforgettable gag gift.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic diseases characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract. Often marked by an abnormal immun...

This sensation can lead to desperation, so make some preparation for this situation, or else you'll face dehydration destructive to your reputation...

Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, contains the genetic code that describes the physical characteristics of every known life form. Find out how it work...

Everyone's welcome at a barbecue. Or are they?Funny gag gift for all of the cooks in your life!Great reminder to practice safe food handling.