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Review Date: 8/6/2007

Review Date: 8/6/2007

Bacterial gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria or bacterial toxins (see also food poisoning).
Review Date: 5/4/2006

The brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) test measures brain wave activity that occurs in response to clicks or certain tones.
Review Date: 4/30/2007

Baker's cyst is an accumulation of joint fluid (synovial fluid) that forms behind the knee.
Review Date: 9/26/2006

Baking powder is a cooking product that helps batter to rise. This article discusses the effects of swallowing a large amount of baking powder.See also: Baking soda overdose
Review Date: 10/24/2007

Baking soda is a cooking product that helps batter to rise. This article discusses the effects of swallowing a large amount of baking soda.Soda loading refers to drinking baking soda. Some athletes and coaches believe that drinking baking soda prior to competition helps a person perform for longer periods of time. This is extremely dangerous, and in addition to side effects, it actually makes the athletes unable to perform.See also: Baking powder overdose
Review Date: 10/24/2007

A balanced diet refers to intake of appropriate types and adequate amounts of foods and drinks to supply nutrition and energy for the maintenance of body cells, tissues, and organs, and to support normal growth and development.
Review Date: 3/8/2006

Balanitis is an inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis.
Review Date: 7/23/2007

Review Date: 11/12/2007

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