Why Do Farts Smell? The Science of Flatulence Odor—and What to Do About It
The smell of “farts” (medically: flatus) isn’t random or just a joke. Odor has clear chemical causes, it’s linked to food, gut bacteria, and only…
BMI: what it is, a table, overweight risks by age, and an accurate BMI calculator
In short: BMI (Body Mass Index) is a simple calculation based on weight (kg) and height (m) used as a screening tool for weight status…
How Many Fontanelles Does a Newborn Have, and Where Exactly Are They?
A newborn has six fontanelles (“soft spots” on the skull): 1 anterior (front), 1 posterior (back), 2 sphenoidal/sphenoid (front sides) and 2 mastoid (back sides).…
What happens to a cryonically frozen body if the company goes bankrupt?
The idea that after death you’ll “have yourself frozen” and wake up hundreds of years later in a new era sounds like sci-fi. But cryonics…
How to Prevent Frostbite and Hypothermia: Practical Winter Tips (Not Just Clothing)
Frostbite is tissue damage caused by freezing, most often affecting peripheral and exposed areas such as fingers, ears, the nose, and cheeks. In wind and…
Which parts of the human body share the same “skin pack”?
Skin isn’t the same everywhere. In some places it’s thicker, elsewhere delicate; in one area it may have hundreds of sweat glands per square centimeter,…
What Are the Effects of Matcha on the Human Body?
What matcha is and how it differs from “regular” green tea Matcha is a finely ground powder made from shade-grown Camellia sinensis leaves. Shading increases…
Normal Blood Pressure by Age (Easy-to-Read Table)
Blood pressure naturally fluctuates throughout the day and also changes across life stages. However, the basic definition of “normal” blood pressure in adults generally does…
What Is Injectable Lipolysis?
Injectable lipolysis is a non-surgical method of targeted fat-cell dissolution using deoxycholate (deoxycholic acid). It is the same type of molecule our body uses when…
Aesthetic Medicine and Lip Injections: The Risks of Unconventional Ideas
Aesthetic Medicine and Lip Injections: The Risks of Unconventional Ideas Over the past decade, aesthetic lip enhancements have seen a huge boom, and hyaluronic acid…
