The placebo effect happens when someone is given a pill, a shot, or some other…
Browsing: Medicine
Medical science has come a long way in the last century, but even with all…
Every now and then you see a story in the news about someone who’s miraculously…
Science fiction has often inspired real-world scientists. From cell phones to submarines, robots to rockets,…
Cannibalism is typically seen as one of the worst crimes anyone can commit. Clearly though, that opinion’s not universal; otherwise, nobody would do it. But some cannibals don’t eat humans for the taste — they do it for the benefits. Many people still sadly believe that human body parts make the best medicine, as well as an easy route to fame and fortune.
Celebrating TopTenz.net’s 1,000th list coming up on August 3, 2012, here is our 2nd list…
According to MedlinePlus.com, your skin is the largest organ in your body in both weight…
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide: According to a 2011 World Health Organization study, 1…
If you’re anything like us me, your first, greatest concern when you wake up every…
A delusion is a belief that is either mistaken or not substantiated. It is held…
The Influenza pandemic of 1918 caused more deaths than the four years of the Bubonic…
Cosmetic surgery has become extremely popular, given the dramatic change in one’s physical appearance. We…
Few people could argue that without our 5 senses life would be pretty dull. All…
Writers have been adding levels of toxicity to their brains and bloodstreams since the beginning…
In today’s world, nursing is a very popular field of study and a career as…
Contraceptives, for tired parents and unshackled bachelors, have emerged as an immediate fix to reach…
Mark ups are the small profit margins that retailers gain when an item is sold.…
In today’s world when we think of healing someone, you probably think of medicine, vaccinations,…
The death toll from it has yet to reach 100, but an outbreak of swine…
Fad diets try to offer a quick fix for fast weight loss, and, even if…
It used to be that poisoning was the murder method of choice for those cunning…
Being a scientist, doctor or a researcher takes dedication and a sometimes a thirst for…