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Your Body! How Stuff Works is a great place to come to learn about how things work in the world around you! Have you ever wondered how the engine in your car works or what makes the inside of your refrigerator cold? Then How Stuff Works is the place for you! Visit often and sign up for the HSW Newsletter to get the latest news! How Cells Work - Inside your body there are about 10 trillion cells. Have you ever wondered what they do all day? Have you ever been curious about biotechnology and genetic engineering? You'll be amazed! How Aspirin Works - Learn how Aspirin and other pain relievers find the pain and make it go away! How Sunburns and Tans Work - The next time you get a sunburn, read this to find out what happened - your skin is an amazing organ! How Sleep Works - Learn all about sleep and dreams! How Your Immune System Works - You will not believe all of the different things your immune system can do! How Caffeine Works - You probably drank something with caffeine in it today - 90% of Americans do. Learn why caffeine is America's most popular drug and what it does inside your body. How Emergency Rooms Work - Learn about the fascinating world of Emergency Rooms! How Cancer Works - Cancer is one of the world's most dreaded diseases -- understand this silent killer and the steps you can take to limit your exposure. How Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Works - A fascinating article about one of the most versatile medical imaging technologies available! How Allergies Work - Learn what causes everything from hay fever to severe reactions to bee stings! How Vitamin C Works - Vitamin C is something you hear about all the time -- learn the real scoop on this important nutrient! How Your Heart Works - Your heart is one of your most vital organs, and it is also one of nature's miracles of design! How Heart Attacks and Angina Work - Heart disease is a major cause of death in the U.S. Learn all about how heart attacks and agina work so you can avoid them! How the Diagnosis of Heart Disease Works - Learn how your doctor determines what is going on inside your heart! How Blood Works - Learn all about the amazing red fluid that keeps you alive! How Cholesterol Works - Find out why your body needs cholesterol, but not too much! How Becoming a Doctor Works - If you have ever wondered what it takes to become a doctor, then this article will amaze you! Related Questions from QotD! What causes poison ivy? How does snoring work? How does blood pressure and a blood pressure gauge work? How does my appendix work? What does it do? Why do prescription drugs have such funny names? How does the sense of smell work? What is lymph? What are vitamins and why do I have to take them every day? What does it mean when someone has 20/20 vision? What is a decibel, and what is the loudest sound I can listen to before it hurts my ears? What is a heart bypass operation? What are they bypassing? How does an Alka Seltzer tablet work? Why does it fizz? Why does Hydrogen Peroxide fizz in a cut but not on your skin? How do genes and genetic engineering work? What is a cavity? If it is a hole in a tooth, why do they drill the hole even bigger? In SCUBA diving, what causes "the bends"? Why is the hair on my arms so short, while the hair on my head can grow so long? How much oxygen does a person use in a day? What causes an "ice cream headache"? Why do the children of two parents look so different when they all come from exactly the same DNA? How far does ultraviolet light penetrate into the body? How does an X-Ray machine work? How does a kidney dialysis machine work? Do certain radio wave frequencies pose health risks? Related Books! Illustrated Guide to the Human Body by Charles Clayman A richly illustrated guide to the human body. Color Atlas of Anatomy : A Photographic Study of the Human Body by Johannes W. Rohen, Chihiro Yokochi, Elke Lutjen-Drecoll An absolutely unbelievable and amazing book, but not for the weak of stomach. The authors have collected hundreds of detailed color photographs of cadaver dissections into a book that maps out the entire human body. This is the real thing. Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit, Lawrence M. Elson (Contributor) The word "coloring book" implies childish, but this is definitiely a textbook for adults on human anatomy. This is a classic that has been around for 20 years. The Physiology Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit, Robert I. Macey, Esmail Meisami The word "coloring book" implies childish, but this is definitiely a textbook for adults on human physiology. The text is outstanding. The Human Brain Coloring Book (Cos, 306) by Marian C. Diamond, Arnold B. Scheibel (Photographer), Lawrence M. Elson The word "coloring book" implies childish, but this is definitiely a textbook for adults on the human brain. The text is outstanding. When the Air Hits Your Brain by Frank Jr Vertosick An interesting look at neuroscience and the brain from a surgeon's perspective. WebDoctor: Your Online Guide to Health Care and Wellness by Richard M. Sharp, Vicki F. Sharp A collection of hundreds of medical web sites cataloged and described in a book. Mayo Clinic Family Health Book by David E. Larson (Preface), Mayo Clinic, Robert R. Waller The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine by Charles B. Clayman, Sam Vaughn (Editor), Janis Donnaud (Editor) The Johns Hopkins Complete Home Encyclopedia of Drugs Developed Especially for People over 50 by Simeon Margolis There are hundreds of articles at How Stuff Works! To see them all go to the Home Page or see The BIG List!

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