Lactose intolerance is a digestive ailment in which you experience bloating, diarrhea, and gas after consuming lactose-containing meals or beverages. Lactose is a sugar that occurs naturally in milk and milk products such as cheese and ice cream. But did you know that a large number of people are lactose intolerant? Lactose malabsorption affects approximately […]
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Shawn Paul Bradley is a German-American former professional basketball player who played center for the National Basketball Association’s Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks. Bradley, nicknamed the Stormin’ Mormon, is one of the NBA’s tallest players, standing 7 feet 6 inches. But what happened to him back in 2021? Shawn Bradley, a former
As unpleasant as vomiting is, it is how your body attempts to help you get rid of toxins. It may also be a reaction to something that irritated your gut. Even if vomiting is a reaction and a way for your body to protect itself, it is still a horrifying process. But did you ever
Salivating Before Vomiting is Your Body’s Way to Protect Your Teeth from Stomach Acid. Read More »
The term organ sale refers to a variety of different practices. People commonly associate it with a situation in which one person who requires or desires money sells his or her kidney to another who needs a kidney. But did you know that it was legal to sell organs in Iran? Iran is the only
Conjoined twins are twins whose bodies are physically connected at birth. Conjoined twins happen about once every 50,000 to 60,000 births. Approximately 70% of conjoined twins are female, and most are stillborn. But did you know that twins conjoined by the head share a brain and can see through each other’s eyes? In British Columbia,
August Bier was a surgeon from Germany. He was the first to use spinal and intravenous regional anesthesia. But how did August Bier know if his method of anesthesia worked? August Bier tested a form of anesthesia consisting of injecting cocaine directly into the spine on his assistant, and to see how effective it was,
Landfills hold both household and commercial waste. Most household waste sent to landfills is organic, such as food, paper, cardboard, or wood. Other types of household waste include plastic or tin packaging. Do you know how dangerous it is to live next to a Landfill? Living near a landfill increases your chances of developing various
Alcohol kills people all over the world every day. You can help prevent more deaths from alcohol by drinking responsibly and seeking alcoholism treatment. Alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of death in the United States, killing an estimated 95,000 people yearly. But did you know Oliver Reed died due to alcoholism? Oliver Reed (the
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. Although health care providers can use it for valid medical purposes, such as local anesthesia for some surgeries, recreational cocaine use is illegal. But do you know which famous neurologist was a cocaine addict? Sigmund Freud,
Chernobyl is a 2019 historical drama television miniseries based on the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the ensuing cleanup efforts. Craig Mazin created and wrote the series, which Johan Renck directed. Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, Emily Watson, and Paul Ritter lead the ensemble cast. HBO produced the series in the United States and Sky UK in
