This Company Turns Your Fat Into Living Bone Grafts
Soon you could get a new bone FedExed to your door in 48 hours. People fracture, break and lose parts of their bones for all kinds of reasons: trauma, infections and…
The History Behind Why We Find Snoring So Annoying
Unsplash/Jackman Chiu This makes SO much sense. Sleep might be the most important eight hours of the day. Your muscles relax, your brain calms down and starts processing new memories. Your…
Here’s What Happens When You Take The Morning-After Pill Too Much
No, it won’t make you infertile. The morning-after pill has some baggage. There are rumors that it can cause blood clots, heart disease, cancer and other terrifying ailments. Some churchgoers…
A New Study Says There’s No Limit To The Human Life Span
Your body is immortal and you never even knew. In the early 1900s it was perfectly normal for people to kick the bucket at age 50. These days, the average life…
This Is Why You Feel Congested After A Night Of Drinking
Hint: You may be allergic to booze. Let’s face it — when you’re hungover, you’re probably not thinking about your sinuses. But have you ever wondered why you feel stuffy the morning after…
There’s A Tick That Makes You Allergic To Red Meat — And It’s Spreading
Do you like burgers? Then watch out for ticks with a white splotch on their backs. Red meat is among the world’s guiltiest pleasures. Outside of the health issues it creates,…
Popping Pimples On Your Face’s Danger Triangle Can Kill You
Bursting blackheads is more satisfying when you do it safely. Popping pimples is satisfying: It gives us a sense of control in our often chaotic lives. It’s also really popular. One…
Here’s Why You Should Save Your Kid’s Baby Teeth
It could save their life. When you were a kid, hitting milestones felt magical. Even the less enjoyable aspects — enduring the weirdness of wiggly, bloody baby teeth — came with a visit from the…
People Used To Think Vaginas Had Teeth, So That’s Cool
Antonio Manaligod/Dose Fear the p*ssy that bites back. Have you ever seen the movie “Teeth?” The 2007 black comedy horror film centers around a girl who discovers that her genitals contain…
This Hospital Uses Beyoncé & Hanson To Time CPR
Stayin’ alive (literally). For many people, music provides a safe space for them to express themselves. In this way, music saves lives. But at New York Presbyterian Hospital, music’s lifesaving…