Imagination and Toys

FACTS: Chlamydia is perhaps the most common of all sexually transmitted diseases, though it is comparatively unsung. While it can produce symptoms ...

FACTS: The clap, or gonorrhea, is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. (The word "clap" comes from "clapier,” the old French word ...

FACTS: The Kissing Disease, or mononucleosis, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (named after its discovers Michael Epstein and Y. M. Barr.)  More...

FACTS: The pox (or Great Pox, as distinguished from the “lesser” poxes such as chickenpox and smallpox) burst onto the historical scene in a 1494 e...

White Blood Cells obliterate foreign substances (bacteria, viruses) that attack the body from the outside. Neutrophils account for more than half o...

The two testicles are the primary reproductive organs in men. Also known as testes or male gonads, the testicles have two functions: production of...

There are over 250 different kinds of cold viruses! But rhinovirus is by far the most common. (Rhino means "nose" in Greek – think rhinoceros.) Wit...

Gallstones are hardened clumps of bile. Bile is a dark green to yellowish brown fluid produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and then de...

Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria.  Typhoid fever is contracted by the ingestion of contaminated food or water...

Estrogen is the female sex hormone responsible for the development of typically female characteristics.This is based on the shape of the actual mol...

Getting chickenpox was once a childhood rite of passage – nearly everyone contracted the disease at some point in their youth. Indeed, some parents...

The miraculous stem cell is the body's dreamer – it can grow up to be whatever it wants to be. FACTS: Most cells in the body are experts at specifi...

FACTS: The pancreas lies behind the stomach and has two distinct roles. As an endocrine gland, it makes the hormones insulin and glucagon to contro...

FACTS: Platelets, or thrombocytes, are the smallest cells (or cell fragments) in the blood. Under the microscope, they normally look like little di...

Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in over 60 different plant species from cocoa and coffee beans to cola nuts and tea leaves. With ...

Lung Cancer Awareness:Lung cancer is often misunderstood, with a common misconception being that only smokers can develop it. While sm...

Prostate Cancer Awareness:Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, especially older men, but early detection t...

Did you know? Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer, but when detected early, treatment is more manageable sin...

Did you know? Breast cancer affects 1 in every 8 women, but early detection and proper screening can significantly improve outcomes. O...

Did you know? Blood is thicker than water—and so is plasma! This vital component makes up about 55% of your blood and plays a crucial ...

Feeling a little nervous? Relax, trust your impulses, and explore your nervous system with our adorable Nerve Cell (Neuron) plush! Thi...

Do you know what really causes ulcers? It’s not stress—it’s microbes! Meet Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for most pept...

Delve into the delightful world of chocolate with our charming plush Chocolate, based on the shape of the actual theobromine molecule!...

Explore the world of infectious diseases with our adorable Zika Virus plush! This plush isn't just a cute toy; it's a han...