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…
