You've Been Warned: A Tooth Infection Can Kill You. Here's How It Happens
Tooth maintenance is a fact of life for everyone, and if you neglect it for too long it can turn into an infection that could take your life.
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Not Just BMI: This Important Number Is A Great Indicator Of Heart Health
Although BMI is a useful, if broad, indicator of overall health, when it comes to heart health, there are other numbers that are just as good.
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The Strange Phenomenon That Can Turn Humans Into Soap After Death
Death and decomposition come for us all, but for a rare few of us, that decomposition will be interrupted by a brief interval of soap making.
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Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Is A Great Indicator Of Heart Health
Keeping your weight and BMI low are good for managing heart health, but you might be missing this one very important aspect to a healthy heart.
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This Everyday Kitchen Culprit May Be Behind The Parasitic Outbreak Causing Explosive Diarrhea
Explosive diarrhea is running rampant across the country, and while scientists have found the parasite responsible, the source may be in your kitchen.
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What It Might Physically Feel Like To Be Swallowed Whole
The world abounds with unique sensations to experience but the experience of being swallowed whole is probably one you want to avoid if possible.
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Scientists Say This Air Travel Mistake Could Put Your Health At Risk
Many travelers don't think twice about this before boarding, but scientists say it's worth reconsidering.
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Not Drinking, Not Smoking: Scientists Say This Gen Z 'Epidemic' Might Kill You First
This epidemic is said to be worse for you than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
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Some Popular Prescription Drugs Could Be Increasing Fall Risks For Seniors
One of the unfortunate consequences of getting older is the increased risk of falling, but it turns out your medicine may not be helping you.
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Scientists Are Trying To Explain The Mystery Behind Why Yawning Seems Contagious
One of the most contagious things in the world is a yawn, but despite how common this phenomenon is, scientists don't have a definitive explanation.
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The 'Brown Note' Poop Myth, Debunked By Science
The supposed "brown note" can't actually make you poop, though certain sounds, such as "brown noise" might have some interesting effects on your mind.
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The Cancer That's Sometimes 'Invisible' On An MRI
MRIs are powerful tools in the cancer-fighting arsenal, but despite their efficacy, they aren't infallible, and some cancers slip through the cracks.
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What Your Body Is Actually Doing When You Pass Out
Fainting isn't usually a cause for alarm, and the physiological processes in your body that lead to loss of consciousness can easily be explained.
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Scientists Found Things In The Poop Of WWI Soldiers That Changed Medicine Forever
Bacterial infections ran rampant during WWI, bringing about plenty of death. However, in one strange case, it actually brought about an important cure.
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The Bizarre Phenomenon That Happens To Human Eyes After Death
The body undergoes some odd and disturbing processes after death, and the eyes in particular can undergo some strange discoloration in certain cases.
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Mystery Or Myth: How Did Human Consciousness Come To Be?
Scientists can't quite agree what constitutes consciousness, nor are they sure why it ever came to be, though they have raised a number of theories.
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Drinking Protein Shakes Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Health
Whether you're a health nut or not, you've probably seen a lot more protein products on the shelf lately, but they could be affecting your health.
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How Inhaling Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health
Wildfires send toxic particulate matter into the air, and while most of their effects are temporary, they might also cause some major long-term health concerns.
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These Are The Two Organs Most Likely To Burst (And How It Happens)
One of the worst sorts of injuries you can suffer is a ruptured organ, and two abdominal organs in particular are more vulnerable than the rest.
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Does Creatine Actually Affect Your Brain? Scientists Say That It's Pretty Complicated
As creatine use becomes more popular, some are saying that it's just as good for the brain as it is for the muscles, but the science is still out.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Viagra No One Talks About
For decades, viagra has been used to treat erectile dysfunction. Most of its side effects are mild and temporary, but in rare cases, they can be more serious.
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These Are The First Organs In The Human Body To Shut Down Before Death
Death comes for us all, but before it does, it tends to propagate throughout the body, and these organs are usually the first ones to go at the end.
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Scientists Say This BMI Range May Explain Why You're Always Cold
There are quite a few health reasons that might explain why you're cold. Particular BMI ranges are one of those possible -- though imperfect -- explanations.
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Your Risk Of A Heart Attack Goes Up When You Reach This Age
Heart attacks are something you want to avoid if at all possible no matter what age you are, but after a certain point, your odds start to climb.
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Scientists Say A Long-Standing Alzheimer's Mystery May Finally Be Solved
Alzheimer's has long been mysterious to researchers, particularly how tau proteins travel between neurons, but we may have found some answers.
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This Extremely Rare Pain-Blocking Disorder Is Easily Explained By Science
Despite how troublesome it can be, physical pain is a very useful thing to have, but there are conditions that can prevent you from feeling any.
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Scientists May Have Found A Vaccine That Can Protect Against Fentanyl Overdoses
Fentanyl addiction has been a scourge on the world for years now, but we may have finally developed a vaccine that can protect against this drug.
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