The structure and function of the kidneys, which are responsible for filtering waste from the blood and maintaining fluid balance.

Much about cooking with herbs and spices is trial and error. Some dishes just don't benefit from particular seasonings, while others almost always need a particular flavor enhancement, especially once it has been tasted that way. There is also an overwhelming feeling when first using herbs and spices, there are so many and they can be expensive. However, there are a few common, and popular, spices and herbs.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, or Yule, the holidays are a great opportunity to spend time with your kids. There are some easy craft activities that can allow them to express their creativity and help decorate for or celebrate the holidays.

Flu is a common term that can potentially describe three different kinds of infections, but influenza that we fear during the winter is actually only one of those types, a viral respiratory disease.

Thalidomide, once marketed as a sleep aid, was later found to result in birth defects, most infamous of which were flipper like appendages on newborns. The drug is still used today, but in a much more strictly regulated manner.

The most common heart disease, coronary artery disease, is often caused by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, but there are several other factors involved.

Tryptophan in turkey is often thought to cause post-holiday drowsiness. This is not true, though the meal does have something to do with it.

Though many people are familiar with DNA and genetics, and even may have an opinion about genetic engineering, there are some concepts that geneticists deal with on a daily basis that you may only know on the surface…if you know them at all.

Some medical researchers face critical, and often dangerous, actions from members of the public because of their use of animals to find new therapies and drugs for use in humans or to understand the physiological mechanisms that contribute to disease. So why do they go through all that? Because it's a worthwhile and necessary cause.

The sequencing of the human genome, combined with research studies isolating the sequences of gene variants, has opened the door to questions of propriety and debate over who owns the information. Should human genes be patented?

The hot topic across blogs the past month is the documentary Expelled. Many heated debates occur between those who see religion and science as facing off. Like most other discussions on the idea of intelligent design and how sound scientific theories are, what the movie’s really about is the misunderstanding of evolution.

For any pursuit, networking is a beneficial exercise. For business and professional interests, it is necessary. There are many ways in which a crafter or artisan can network to increase their exposure and following.

Even though the traditional place to sell crafts is at local fairs or shows, many seasoned crafters will tell you that those venues are becoming more expensive. Online venues are becoming the popular, and financially feasible way, to share your wares and art with a large customer base.

While writing articles of editorial approved web content, this writer has learned about the necessity of keywords. Search engine optimization (SEO) is a simple concept with complex execution that some may find difficult. Writing to suit keyword phrases is an even more graceless task. This article contains tips and lessons to keep in mind when writing on the internet and seeking website traffic.

A couple of months ago I was told about Squidoo.com. It is a network of webpages, called lenses, made by everyone about everything. Lensmasters create content by using online cues and page building options to teach, to market, to sell, to give their opinion, or to just have fun. There are many networking groups on the site and any lensmaster can start one. I have used Squidoo to spread the word about my craft shops, my hobby groups, and my writing. While directing future customers and clickers to other sites the lenses generate pooled ad revenue and earn partial revenues from referrals. There are also modules to place within lenses that can earn royalties from sites such as Ebay, Amazon, and Cafepress. All in all Squidoo is an interesting marketing tool that should not be overlooked, regardless of your business pursuits. Clink here to find out more.