Medical News & Trivia

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News & Trivia

Oct 94 min read

Chagas’ Disease

Trivia question about Chagas disease

Oct 83 min read

Morning vs Evening Exercise, Which Is Better?

Morning vs evening workouts: a recent study found that the timing of your exercise might make a difference.

Oct 33 min read

Benjamin Franklin, Mesmerism, and the First Use of Placebos in Science

The curious case of Dr. Mesmer's mesmerism and how Benjamin Franklin helped introduce the placebo effect

Sep 232 min read

Eating Red Meat May Increase the Risk of Diabetes

Red meat and diabetes risk in a study of 200K+ participants...

Sep 182 min read

Does Aging Accelerate at Certain Ages?

A new aging study suggests that aging may not be a continuous process but rather accelerates at specific ages.

Sep 162 min read

Typhus Trivia

Test your knowledge of epidemic typhus.

Sep 122 min read

New Antibiotic Created Using Artificial Intelligence

A new antibiotic, synthesized using AI, shows promise in fighting the superbug...

Sep 102 min read

Metals Found in Tampons

New study finds trace metals in tampons, raising health concerns.

Aug 283 min read

“Gentlemen this is no humbug” - The First Use of General Anesthesia in Surgery and the Battle for Recognition that Ensued

A quick dive into the history of anesthesia with a look at the Ether Dome and the first public demonstration of surgical anesthesia.

Aug 262 min read

The First Medical Text

The oldest known medical text from ancient Egypt offers insights into ancient surgical practices and diagnoses.

Aug 202 min read

Increased Screen Time in Children is Associated with Worse Executive Functioning and Brain Wave Changes

A recent study reveals that increased screen time in children is associated with poorer executive functioning...

Aug 12 min read

Herbicide Found in Blood and Semen in Infertility Clinic Study

An infertility clinic measured glyphosate levels in the blood and semen of males who presented for infertility testing...