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PREGNANCY TESTS
PREGNANCY TESTS
How does a home pregnancy test work?
A home pregnancy test measures the presence of the hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in your urine. HCG is produced in the placenta shortly after the embryo attaches to the uterine li... -
Everything You Need to Know About Malaria
The Background of Malaria Malaria is a life threatening disease caused by a single cell parasite and transmitted from person to person by the bite of a female mosquito. Between 300 and 500 million people become acutely ill and more than one million ...
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Drugs of Abuse Home Use Test
What do these tests do? These tests indicate if one or more prescription or illegal drugs are present in urine. These tests detect the presence of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, amphetamines, PCP, benzodiazepine, barbiturat...
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Drug Use and Pregnancy
If you're pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant and want a healthy baby, then it's very important to avoid drug use during pregnancy. Illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine aren't the only drugs that are harmful...
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Fentanyl: Definition, History, Effects, Overdose and More
What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate analgesic. It is similar to morphine but significantly more potent. It is typically prescribed to cancer patients and those suffering from chronic or breakthrough pain. Breakthrough pain is when a pe...