Fatal Familial Insomnia (FFI) is a very rare condition that affects the brain causing the complete loss of sleep, and eventually death. The condition is caused by a gene mutation that can be passed down to the children of those that suffer from FFI. However,...
Cinnamon is most often used in baking, or as a garnish on fancy desserts, or as an indulgence on cereal or porridge. But one wouldn’t guess that cinnamon can solve your stomach aches or cure a cold, or various other things. Cinnamon is much healthier...
Anarchic Hand, also known as Alien Hand Syndrome or Dr. Strangelove Syndrome, is when a person’s hand doesn’t obey its owner. One hand takes a mind of its own. The person has total feeling in his hand, but is unable to control its movements and...
Most people that work in an office most of the day know that feeling of extreme fatigue that normally happens in the middle of the day. It's frustrating because when you're tired all you want to do is just lie down and take a nap....
The Christmas season is famous for it's many parties, drinks, and belt-loosening dinners. Here are some ways that you can stay healthy and energized over the winter break. Hydrogenated Fat - One way to avoid weight gain is to stay away from foods made with hydrogenated...
Medical students endure a lot of stress while going through university. In their classes they learn symptom lists of many rare diseases. When they have a symptom similar to one in a disease or illness they have studied they believe they have that illness. This...
It’s starting to get colder outside as the holiday season is approaching, and while the winter holiday may be a time of great food and social gatherings, its affect on your skin is much less desirable. The most common skin problem associated with the winter...
Having head lice has nothing to do with your hygiene or cleanliness. In fact, lice prefer clean environments. Head lice are most common from kids between the ages of 3 years to 12 years old. Head lice are also more common in girls. There are...
When you are prescribed a drug by your doctor, make sure you ask them the right questions in order to see if the drug is necessary to treat your condition. Sometimes drugs can be a simple alternative to a difficult natural therapy, however the prices...
There are other ways to ward off a cold besides than plenty of hearty soup and rest. Cold FX and decongestants will only go so far, so try some of these weird ways to beat a cold this winter and get out of your regular...
Is Down's syndrome inherited? A typical child has 23 chromosomes from each parent; a child with Down syndrome has an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. Something as simple as 3 copies of the same chromosome may result in physical and mental differences. Where is Down syndrome...
Approximately one in eight people suffer from minor insomnia. Nothing ruins a day like tossing a turning the night before. Here are a few ways to alleviate your stress and get a better night’s sleep. 1. Drink warm milk or tea 15 minutes before going to...
