Normally, your body is made of about 50%-60% fluid, including water, blood, and lymphatic fluid. When your fluid levels are out of balance (too high or too low), serious health problems can happen.

Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. The pathogens include but are not limited to: Hepatitis Viruses and Human ...

It’s a well-known fact that the human body is more than 60% fluid. In addition to water, your bodily fluids contain vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that keep the body functioning well. Sodium ...

It's always important to stay hydrated. After all, more than half of the human body is made of water. Drinking water keeps you from becoming thirsty and can help cool you off on a hot day. But staying ...

Blood spills or other human body fluids that occur inside or in the outside environment need to be decontaminated to prevent the potential transmission of communicable disease. The circumstances ...

Dehydration can lead to a drop in blood volume, potentially causing low blood pressure and shock, where organs don’t receive enough oxygen. Research suggests dehydration may also contribute to high ...

Health professionals have identified three main categories of white blood cell: granulocytes, lymphocytes, and monocytes. The sections below discuss these in more detail. Monocytes are white blood ...