Exploding head syndrome is a medical condition that causes a person to experience a very loud noise that seems to originate from within the persons own head. The sound is often described as an explosion, roar, crashing waves, loud voices or screams, a ringing noise, or buzzing. The noise most often occurs during sleep, but […]
Pica is an unusual medical disorder that causes the patient to develop an appetite for non-edible substances, such as coal, rock, paper, soap, clay, etc. However, some cases have shown that the patient will only develop an unusual appetite eating things like flour, raw potatoes, starch, salt, etc. Pica gets its name from the Latin […]
Hiccups can be embarrassing and annoying when they happen in public. Rather than plugging your nose or waiting for it to stop, there are other ways to stop your hiccupping without being noticed. 1. Reflexology – Squeeze the ball between your thumb and forefinger on your left hand. The pain should be a distraction to […]
In a recent survey it was found that many Americans are still cautious about the side effects associated with the H1N1 vaccine, including rare diseases. There are now more side effects reported, including very dangerous symptoms. Various pregnant mothers who took the swine flu vaccine reported miscarriages. This and other dangerous side effects occurred within […]
Winter tends to bring darkness, cold weather, and cause many people to become emotional wrecks. Some people suffer from frequent depression, others from seasonal depression, and everyone else just seems to get in a bad mood when there’s less light out. However, there are some things everyone can do to make them feel happier. […]
Personally, I’ve always enjoyed the winter months. I love the snow, and I don’t mind the dark. I especially like the presents I get over the holiday season. However, winter is known to many as the flu season. So I thought I should offer some tips to help people stay healthy this winter season. 1. […]
Congenital Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa or better known as Human Werewolf Syndrome is an extremely rare condition. Since its discovery, there have only been 40 to 50 documented cases in the world. People who suffer from this condition are completely covered in hair, except on the palms of their feet and hands. The actual cause of the […]
The holidays are coming around again pretty soon, and while they bring everyone together, for a short time of great food, relaxation and joy, the weight that tends to hang around afterward, due to all of those festive holiday parties is not so joyous. How to Avoid “Putting on a Few Pounds” during the holidays: […]
Take a look at these 15 interesting facts about your health and your body. Some might make you laugh, some might make you cry, and some might make you sit back and think about the meaning of life. Well maybe not the meaning of life thing, but you might be amazed at some of […]
This week’s strange case in medicine is Proteus Syndrome. Proteus Syndrome results in the overgrowth of skin and irregular bone development that is often followed by the growth of tumors over the body. The condition is extremely rare, with only about 120 people living with the condition. Proteus Syndrome is described as a progressive condition, […]
