Plenty of people like to start their day with a cup of tea or coffee , but the temperature of your preferred beverage could matter a lot more than you realize . A decade ago, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) made headlines when it classified very hot beverages at temperatures above 65 […]
For those with celiac disease, even a little bit of gluten can cause damage to the intestine. The only available solution is a strict gluten-free diet. Yet even when foods are carefully scrutinized, accidents can be made, and symptoms can persist in up to 40 percent of patients. Better options are in the pipeline. Several […]
Type 2 diabetes is not necessarily a lifelong diagnosis or a disease that gets progressively worse over time. Today, there is strong evidence to suggest that the risk of developing this metabolic disorder can be reduced by up to 58 percent in people who have prediabetes. Diet and exercise are a key part of that. […]
In the twilight deeps of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, a magical sight can be found on a seamount off the coast of Costa Rica. As the underwater vehicle SuBastian glides over a rocky outcrop oddly coated with a fuzzy pink patina and punctuated with basket-shaped gleaming white sponges, a majestic yellow form emerges from the […]
A lot of grim things can happen to a penis, from it slowly turning into bone to having a pair of tweezers lodged inside. Now, another unusual and unfortunate case has been reported in BMJ Case Reports , detailing the aftermath of a man injecting motor oil into his penis for genital augmentation purposes. A […]