Intestinal villi (singular: villus)are tiny, finger-like projections that line the interior (lumen) of the small intestine. The primary function of villi is to absorb nutrients from food and transfer ...

Villous atrophy occurs when your intestinal villi—the microscopic, finger-like tentacles that line the wall of your small intestine—erode away, leaving a virtually flat surface. Celiac disease, an ...

The idea that age brings wisdom only holds true when people commit to doing the work. Immature people stay stuck in patterns they picked up in adolescence. They still think they're the center of ...

And so, he thought, “I’m finally found out. People are going to know I’m the mole. I’m going to go on the run.” And so he picks up his life and flees to the desert, so he can disappear ...

See your GP if you develop a new mole or abnormal area of skin. This includes on the soles of your feet and the skin under your nails. Or if you notice a change to an existing mole. Even if you’re ...

Dr. Barber is in private practice at the Plano Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Plano, Texas. Dr. Barber is in private practice at the Plano Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Plano, Texas.