Medical shows on television aren’t always accurate, but some are unquestionably closer to reality than others. Doctor-based series are still popular 20 years after ER set the standard, with newer hits like New Amsterdam and The Good Doctor joining established favorites like Grey’s Anatomy. But did you know which show had one of the most […]
In Lithuania, doctors discover nails and screws in a man’s stomach. According to a hospital official, the man began swallowing metal objects up to 10cm long when he stopped drinking. Did you know how many nails and screws Doctors in Lithuania find in a Man’s stomach? Doctors in Lithuania removed over 1kg of metal objects
Since his days at Harvard in 1937, one of America’s most famous presidents has suffered chronic back pain. John F. Kennedy’s back condition and his four surgeries to treat it. This raises the question of his back pains contributing to his untimely demise. John F. Kennedy suffered from chronic back pain. He had four back
A surgeon is a medical professional who performs surgery in modern times. Although different traditions exist in other times and places, a modern surgeon is typically also a licensed physician or has received the same medical training as physicians before specializing in surgery. Podiatry, dentistry, and veterinary medicine all have surgeons. But did you know
Caramelizing onions is basically cooking onions for an extended period of time with a bit of fat. Either oil or butter is used in the process. But did you know that the process of caramelization happens because of the presence of sucrose in the cells of an onion? Sucrose, a natural sugar, is trapped in
Although schizophrenia can strike at any age, most cases start between puberty and age 30. Schizophrenia can affect children, but this is unusual. As those who are more tactilely sensitive will know, there is a specific kind of belly-aching laughter that can only be produced by tickling. Even while a feather or a lover’s or
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The animal kingdom is filled with unique and complex visual perspectives, from the eagle’s ability to spot prey from miles away to the chameleon seeing almost every angle of its surroundings without moving its head. Each animal’s vision has evolved to help it survive in its specific environment. Do you know which living creature has
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
A natural short sleeper is an individual who can sleep for less than six hours per night even if they have more time to sleep. They are different from people who struggle with insomnia or other sleeping disorders. But why are they this way? There is a gene that controls your sleep cycle. Because of
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