Emma Morano, who turned 117 in November of 2016 and was the only human being born in the 1800s still alive, passed away in April of 2017. She passed quietly in her home in Northern Italy. Her secret to a life spanning three centuries? She loved eating eggs. Over 90 years of eating eggs means...
Dr. Kenny Banh of Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California, has seen his fair share of remarkable things in the emergency room. But when a patient walked in with a tapeworm of over 5 feet in length this past August, it was enough to make Banh stop in his tracks! Banh described in an interview...
Thinking about your car suddenly plunging into deep water is a terrifying thought. But if your car was submerged under water after a crash, would you know what to do? While you should never have to practice this skill, it is important to know. Geoff Fahringer, an expert diver explains that escaping from this situation...
If you woke up one morning and discovered that a rash has appeared on your skin, it’s understandable to be concerned. Skin conditions are very common. Don’t let embarrassment or anxiety about a diagnosis prevent you from seeking the medical attention you need. You can bring your skin concerns to your family doctor or find...
Lightning striking the ground is certainly not a scenario many people would want to witness in their immediate environment, but if watching it from afar, nature compensates for the momentary terror with a few magic tricks. When lightning strikes sand, soil, rock or any surface containing an abundance of silica, fulgurites are formed. They are...
When pure talent meets excellent skill, the result is always overwhelming. Eric Catalano is a hyperrealistic tattoo artist who came into the limelight when a photo of his work went viral. Eric tattooed a man’s nail beds back onto his fingers after they were amputated, and he did it for free! It’s nearly impossible to...
Science has come a long way. It is now estimated that in less than 10 years, scientists will grow human embryos in a lab using high-tech artificial wombs. This research will indefinitely change the way we view pregnancy, childbirth and our evolution as the human race. Doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are working...
In recent news, the issue of doctors asking patients about gun ownership has come to the forefront. While this topic isn’t new, it has recently resurfaced in an April 1st article in The Atlantic. As early as 2018, discussions were already taking place on this matter, with people on both sides of the issue making...
Do you have a chronic blocked nose? If so, you are one of 11% of people in the United States who do. Chronic sinusitis is no fun. It causes headaches, difficulty focusing, and even depression. Now, science has finally discovered that this chronic information might actually affect the brain. (1) Chronic Blocked Nose Alters Brain...
The concept of smoking, vaping, or using cannabis edibles is becoming increasingly mainstream. This drug is legal for medical use in 33 states and for recreational use as well in 11 states. However, the current system for classifying illegal drugs is flawed and outdated. Marijuana has been categorized in the restrictive class of “high potential...
Tragically, albinos are being hunted like animals in Tanzania and Malawi. The limbs of people with albinism are believed to bring happiness, luck, health, and prosperity, according to witch doctors who use the body parts for amulets and rituals [1]. Their limbs are worth thousands of dollars, while whole bodies can be sold for $75,000...
It’s no news that the love between a mother and her child is the most powerful force ever known to humanity. Even if the relationship isn’t bound by blood, the power of this force remains unchanged. A mother’s touch is reviving, healing, soothing, and calming. When a baby cries, the next course of action is...
