Bali’s beaches are one of the main interests that draw visitors to the island.  Did you know you could get sick from swimming in the beaches?  Some can even result in serious illnesses that may last longer than your vacation.  Here are some things you should know before swimming at the beach. Although the beach [...]

Why are people more likely to get car sick in the back seat than in the front? Why are drivers less likely to get car sick than front seat passengers? Why do some people get sick in the car only when they read? On a bumpy flight, why are children more likely than adults to [...]

Appendicitis is acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. The appendix is a small ‘dead end’ pouch, like a little tube, that comes off the caecum. The caecum is the first part of the large intestine (large bowel) just before the colon. The small intestine digests and absorbs food. The parts of the food that are [...]