Medical News & Trivia

Explore ice cream headaches (brain freeze): what causes this sharp head pain after cold food/drinks, its link to migraines, and tips to prevent it.

Recent research sheds light on these intriguing biological questions and how the body works in concert to ensure successful fertilization.

Explore the surprising history of Coney Island's incubator baby exhibits, where Dr. Martin Couney saved thousands of premature infants from the late 1800s to the 1940s.

Discover how Louis Pasteur's germ theory disproved old beliefs and how Joseph Lister applied this knowledge to revolutionize surgery, drastically cutting down surgical deaths and paving the way for modern antiseptic practices.

Discover the bizarre 19th-century "whale cure" for rheumatism—people climbed into whale carcasses seeking relief. A strange, stinky slice of history!

New study reveals an antiviral chewing gum made from lablab beans that could reduce the spread of influenza and oral herpes viruses. Learn how this innovative gum works.

New research warns that brown rice may expose infants to unsafe arsenic levels. Find out how arsenic in rice affects children and what parents can do to minimize risks.

For centuries, leeches were more than just swamp-dwelling creatures—they were trusted medical tools. From Hippocrates’ humoral theory to the 19th-century “leech mania” that swept Europe and America, the humble leech found its place in both mainstream and fringe medicine. Today, they’re making a quiet comeback in modern reconstructive surgery.

New study suggests even short-term exposure to air pollution can impair focus and emotion recognition. Learn about the surprising findings and the potential cognitive impacts of poor air quality.

Explore the surprising history of nitroglycerin, from its explosive origins and the creation of dynamite by Alfred Nobel, to its unexpected discovery as a life-saving treatment for heart conditions like angina.

Uncover the chilling mystery of "The Toxic Lady," a baffling 1994 medical case where hospital staff fell ill after treating a patient.

Explore a recent study on psilocybin therapy's impact on clinicians experiencing depression, burnout, and PTSD after the COVID-19 pandemic.