asked
Why do bile acids in the gallbladder have a detergent chemical action? Is it due to the formulation of medium chain triglycerides, only affinity for fatty acid triglycerides, formulation of zwitter ion, or the amphipathic nature of the bile acids?
December 11th, 2024
My town has informed residents that there is too much magnesium in the public water supply that people have been drinking for a number of months. My mother has issues with her kidneys and has been using the town's water. Should she be concerned?
June 25th, 2023
I am 73 years old and have been experiencing knee and leg pain for about 6 months. I use heat, ice, and cream, but the pain is so severe that it affects my sleep. I have seen a medical doctor who suggested taking aspirin due to my age. What other treatments or medications could help manage my pain?
February 20th, 2023
If I have a fatty liver, what are the chances that I will develop liver cancer?
July 10th, 2023
Could straining to void (on occasion I may due to 5-8 times per session; other times or days not at all; but I have been told to try and keep the level of urine low) cause a muscle or connective tissue strain?
April 10th, 2024
I recently had a colonoscopy in January and noticed tenderness under my left armpit when applying deodorant. A lump has developed, which has become more tender and stretches when I extend my arms forward to swim. I also feel offshoots from the lump going up and down. What could this be?
January 5th, 2024