Grey Hair May Fight Off Cancer...
While grey hairs are usually unwelcome, new research suggests they may actually help protect the body from cancer.
The cells that give hair its color are called melanocytes. These cells produce the pigments their numbers are kept topped up by stem cells. Hair goes grey when the number of stem cells in hair...
Alcohol Goes To The Brain In 6 Minutes...
For the first time, scientists have proved that one drink can indeed ‘go straight to your head.’
Researchers from the Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany said that although it’s long been known that alcohol affects the brain quickly, they wanted to find out exactly how rapid the...
The Next Worlds Smallest Man...
Khagendra Thapa Magar, 17, is waiting to become the world’s smallest man. On his 18th birthday Khagendra will officially be entered into the Guinness Book of World Records.
His family had been so excited that they already made contact with Guinness to assure their son will officially take the title...
Unwanted Pounds May Add Years To Your Li...
A recent Canadian study suggests that a little extra weight may actually be good for you.
Researchers found that while underweight and extremely obese people die earlier than people of a normal weight, those carrying a few extra pounds tended to live longer than those of normal weight.
The study was based on...
Beware of Cats...
An American ecologist has publish a provocative research paper that suggests a cat parasite has affected the personalities of roughly half the world’s population.
The parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, is thought to have been transmitted to approx half the people on the planet, and research has shown it...
19 Of The Worst Human Growths Ever...
1. 16 Pound Face Tumor
In 2005, a Haitian teen in Miami underwent 16 hours of surgery to remove a 16-pound tumor from her face. The tumor had become so large that obstructed her airways and had to removed so she could breath.
The girl suffers from rare form of Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia; a...
Thailand Giant Sting Ray Worlds Biggest...
A British man has netted what’s considered the largest freshwater fish ever caught anywhere.
Ian Welch, a freshwater biologist who was tagging stingrays in the Mekong region of Northern Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos, fought for 90 minutes to land the 770 pound (349 kg) stingray.
Measuring 7 x 7...
Why We Sneeze...
Sneezing is the body’s way of ridding our nasal passageways of harmful substances. When the nerve endings in our nose get irritated, be it from viruses, bacteria, cold air, strong smells or allergic reactions, the nerves send signals to the brain telling the body to clean the airways with a huge burst...
Computer Games To Improve Brain Power...
Over the recent years, computer games and simulations have been inching their way into the medical world. Helping to improve health and fitness, as well as mental acuity, experts say we can expect to see more games geared for medical use, especially those focusing on improving brain functions.
Earlier this...
8 Year Transgender Boy...
An Omaha couple is allowing their 8-year-old son to openly live life as a girl, wearing girls clothes, hair in a ponytail and using a female name.
The decision has caused controversy at the local Catholic school, governors of which, have said the child will not be allowed to return.
Therapists say the...
