30 Strange Things the Human Body Does to Keep You Alive
The human body may seem logical and “normal” at first glance, but if you look closer, you’ll find that countless strange—sometimes downright bizarre—processes are running…
Why does alcohol cause a blackout?
An alcohol “blackout” is a phrase people use quite often in everyday conversation, but few know exactly what’s happening in the brain at that moment.…
Marburg: a rare virus with a severe course and high fatality rate
In a hospital room you enter only in a white coverall and double gloves, the monotonous beeping of monitors fills the air. The patient, whose…
Kuru: the disease that robbed its victims of balance—and dignity
When, in the misty mountain valleys of Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands, women and children began appearing in the mid-20th century—staggering, breaking into uncontrollable laughter,…
What is a genetic variant (mutation) in DNA? How does it arise, and what types of changes are there?
A genetic variant is a permanent change in the sequence of DNA “letters” (A, C, G, T) that make up a gene. In the past,…
Can Men Breastfeed? And What Does Medicine Say About Lactation in Men?
When you hear the word “breastfeeding,” most people automatically picture a mother and a baby. But the human body is surprisingly flexible in terms of…
How to Lose Belly Fat: A Training Plan and Meal Plan That Actually Works
Why is belly fat dangerous? Visceral fat surrounds the internal organs and is metabolically active. A larger waist circumference (women ≥ 80 cm, men ≥…
What condition does Gaten Matarazzo have?
Most people associate the name Gaten Matarazzo with the series Stranger Things and the character of Dustin—the curious teen with curly hair and a trademark…
