Which rare condition occurs when the bowel turns in on itself and becomes obstructed?

Health Trivia / March 11, 2025

Intussusception. Intussusception usually requires surgery and can cause bowel necrosis and death if left untreated.

The valves of Houston are located where in the human body?

Health Trivia / March 10, 2025

In The Rectal Area. The human body normally contains three Houston valves, though they range in number from two to four.

What are cells that break down bone tissue called?

Health Trivia / March 10, 2025

Osteoclasts. Proper bone health requires a good balance between cells that break down bone, osteoclasts, and cells that form bone, osteoblasts.

Globally, what was the second-leading cause of death by injury in 2015?

Health Trivia / March 09, 2025

Suicide. According to the World Health Organization, ingestion of pesticide, hanging, and firearms are among the most common methods of suicide globally.

As of 2017, approximately how many people die by suicide worldwide?

Health Trivia / March 09, 2025

800,000. According to the World Health Organization, 75% of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries.

What is the process in which nutrients are transported, used and disposed of?

Health Trivia / March 08, 2025

Metabolism. Metabolism is how nutrients are transported, used, and disposed of; it is also the number of calories the body burns.