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The appendix is a finger-shaped tube sticking out of your colon. It is often considered a “joke organ” with no function.

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects people of all ages. It is the most common chronic disease among children. On the rise and ofte...

The bladder is a hollow muscular bag that lies in the pelvic cavity. This organ’s main function is to store urine produced in the kidneys. An avera...

You are made of about 30 trillion cells. More amazing: your body is also home to an estimated 40 trillion bacteria! This microbial melting pot is m...

The toe bone connected to the heel bone,The heel bone connected to the foot bone,The foot bone connected to the funny bone!(And ours won't break......

The more brain cells you have, the smarter you are.The perfect gift from anyone who is smart to anyone who thinks they areGreat teacher and student...

The three-pound brain inside your head is your mind, your personality and your body’s boss. From speaking and seeing, to thinking and remembering, ...

Breast Cancer affects 1 in every 8 women, but early detection and proper screening can help ensure the best outcomes. Our Breast Cancer doll is a g...

Cancer is a frightening prospect. But the newest drugs and medical advances are helping to cure more people than ever.Our Cancer cell can be cured ...

Playing doctor is a game you don't want to lose. Know the rules.Great for health education classesWacky gift for that special someoneSubtle reminde...

One of the most common venereal diseases, Gonorrhea can be easily cured -- or avoided. Know the risks.Teaching and learning tool for health educati...

Billions of people a year catch the cold. Now you can get one too! Learn all about the Common Cold with this cuddly companion.Unique way to say Get...

COVID-19 has arrived and quickly spread globally along with confusion, rumors and fear. Scientists investigate therapies and vaccines as nations “g...

Coughs aren't just for smokers anymore -- now anybody can get one!Great educational tool for young children and parentsA unique Get Well giftA fun ...

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, scientists have been working at a record-breaking pace to develop a vaccine. This usually takes years, even decad...

Everyone's welcome at a barbecue. Or are they?Funny gag gift for all of the cooks in your life!Great reminder to practice safe food handling.

Since its discovery in 1976, Ebola has become the T. Rex of microbes.Learn all about this fearsome front page disease.Great teaching tool for stude...

Our egg cell would love to be the newest member of your family -- or get donated to someone special!Great way to learn about the birds and the bees...

The gallbladder is a small organ nestled under the liver. It acts as a bag to store and concentrate bile, a dark green to yellowish brown fluid pro...

Hay Fever is a physiological reaction to the courtship rituals of grasses, trees and weeds. Show your allergy afflicted friends some love of their ...

This plush representation of Heart Disease provides a unique, hands-on-way to learn about heart health, heart attacks, strokes and other types of h...

Kissing this frog can give you warts. But, the new HPV vaccine can be a real prince.Great teaching tool for health education classesA memorable way...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common, chronic gastrointestinal condition. IBS affects an estimated 15% of the global population, and in ...

A kiss is just a kiss -- unless she's around! 95% of the population has encountered this sweetie pie. Find out who gets her special love.Funny gag ...