Allan Gillis

Rectal bleeding is described as any blood that passes through the anus. It is usually believed that the bleeding comes from the rectum (or lower colon), which comprises the last few centimeters of the large intestine. However, not all bleeding comes from the rectum. It can come from anywhere in the...

Experts say that if an individual is given the opportunity to choose a smaller portion size, the individual is likely to choose the smaller size. Restaurants who give the option of downsizing their meals, would indirectly help individuals to lose weight or prevent individuals from putting on weight...

Students at St. Paul Catholic School in Weirton, West Virginia have made their mark in the battle against cancer. By participating in a Student Series program hosted by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, students were able to raise $2,006.93 and donate the proceeds to discovering a cure for...

Sepsis is a condition that takes place when your immune system becomes confused and starts to attack your body, instead of fighting viruses or bacteria that invade it. There is no infection that cannot become septic. Once the condition develops, time can be of the essence. Sepsis is a severe and an...

Fraternal twins definitionFraternal twins are commonly known as "non-identical twins" and can be simply defined as siblings who share the same womb but with different amniotic sacs and placentas. Biologically, they are said to be "dizygotic" meaning two different sperm cells fertilized two...

When a person is first diagnosed with a chronic, progressive condition like multiple sclerosis, it can be hard to look ahead to the rest of life and have a positive outlook. Moving forward in life and adapting to the change is that much more difficult with the knowledge that the condition will cause...