It’s almost a rite of passage to have a conversation with your parents about keeping an eye out for rusty nails. They warn you about the dangers of rust, explain the see something, say something protocol for objects that appear to have the potential to pierce you, and foreshadow the harsh punishment for disobeying. But […]
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Childhood dementia is a neurological disorder that affects the metabolism of the brain. Typical symptoms include retinal degeneration, epileptic seizures, visual loss, deafness, cognitive deterioration, impaired motor functions, and an increased risk of death. Do you know what Childhood Dementia is? Dementia in childhood. It is caused by over 70 rare genetic disorders and is
More than a thousand people marched in support of captured Mexican drug lord Joaquin El Chapo Guzman in his home state’s capital on Wednesday, demanding his release. But did you know many people were against El Chapo’s arrest? During the penultimate capture of drug lord El Chapo in 2014, over a thousand people marched in
Valentina Vassilyeva holds the Guinness World Record for the most significant number of children born to single mothers. Valentina Vassilyeva was Feodor Vassilyev’s first wife; the Russian couple lived in Shuya, Russia, in the first half of the 1700s. Valentina lived to be 75 years old, according to records, and during her life. But how
Testosterone is a male sex hormone produced in the testicles. Normal male sexual development and function rely on testosterone hormone levels. During puberty, testosterone aids boys in developing male characteristics such as body and facial hair, a deeper voice, and muscle strength. But what kind of diets decrease testosterone in men? A low carbohydrate but
Nobel Prizes are in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. Nobel Prizes are typically the highest honors possible in their respective professions. The award ceremonies are held on an annual basis. Each awardee receives a gold medal, a diploma, and monetary compensation. But how many Nobel Prize winners experimented on themselves? In 8
A sperm bank is a facility or business that buys, stores, and sells human sperm. Men who are known as sperm donors generate and sell sperm. The sperm is purchased by or for someone else to achieve a pregnancy or pregnancies other than by a sexual partner. Donor sperm is sperm sold by a sperm
Cancer has been observed in humans and other animals throughout recorded history. So it’s no surprise that people have been writing about cancer since the beginning of time. Some of the earliest evidence of cancer can be found in fossilized bone tumors, ancient Egyptian human mummies, and ancient manuscripts. But did you know where scientists
The G-Spot has been described as the Holy Grail of female sexual pleasure for many years. However, for many women and their partners, the search for the so-called G-spot has ended in disappointment. But did you know that the G-spot was supposed to go by another name? The G-Spot was supposed to be named after
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
