Why Onions Make You Cry and How To Avoid It We often end up in tears when chopping onions. Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry when you chop them? Of-course they contain some pungent juice which makes you cry but do you know what is in that juice? Here is the process […]
Frozen shoulder, sometimes called frozen shoulder syndrome or FSS, is an extremely painful condition that severely limits the range of motion in the shoulder joint (glenohumeral socket). This condition is usually unilateral, but one out of five people will experience it in both shoulders. The medical term for FFS, adhesive capsulitis, is a fair description
What You Should Know About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD Facts about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder About 2% of world’s population suffers from OCD sometime in their life. The average age in which OCD develops is 19-30 years. People with OCD are more likely to have other anxiety disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder
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Medical Marijuana Facts Medical science has learned much about marijuana, but both opponents and proponents claim scientific support for their respective positions. Academicians writing for the Berkman Center at Harvard University acknowledge both social and scientific controversy over whether use of marijuana, Cannabis sativa, is beneficial or hazardous. All investigators agree that the active ingredient
Dangerous Bacteria May Live On The Lemon In Your Drink A popular internet rumor is that a study found dangerous microbial growth on 70% of lemon slices served in restaurants. The truth of the matter is, most (if not all) of the articles and emails/posts that refer to this phenomenon are based on a single
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5 Mouth Conditions That Can Cause Pain Sometimes we experience mouth pain and we ignore it thinking its from a minor reason, but sometimes when we ignore mouth pain, it means we are ignoring major oral issues. If your pain persists for a long period you should consult your doctor. Here are some mouth diseases
These 5 mind-blowing facts will definitely change the way you look at your body:
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We work according to our capabilities to earn our livelihood. Stress is an integral part of almost every job. We want our jobs to be stress-free but few achieve this. In today’s highly competitive and dynamic work environment it becomes difficult to sustain in the market which adds to work-related stress. This is not necessarily
Seven Creepiest Food Facts 1- Coca-cola adds phosphoric acid to their drinks because the sweetness of coke would normally make the comsumer vomit. Each can of coke can contain up to 10 teaspoons worth of sugar. 2- Most fast food companies use a process called ‘mechanical separation’ which is a way to separate the bones
Man Received Heart from Suicide Victim, Marries Donor’s Widow, Then Dies from Suicide By Divya Shree Edited By Stephanie Dawson Heart transplants are rather common these days. This is about a man who received the heart of a person who committed suicide, married the donor’s wife, then died in a similar way. Terry Cottle committed
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The Surprising Origin of Blue Eyes A team at University of Copenhagen conducted a study in 2008 about the formation of blue eyes. The research showed that those who have blue eyes have a single common ancestor. They found a genetic mutation that took place between 6000 – 10,000 years ago which is the reason
10 Houseplants Which Will Clean Indoor Toxins-Organically By Khrystyana KirtonEdited By Stephanie DawsonReviewed By Nima Shei MD Turns out that indoor air can often contain more toxins and chemicals than outdoor air. Everything from mattresses to pots/pans to kids’ pajamas can put harmful chemicals into indoor air. It’s best to clean indoor toxins in any way
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10 Diseases Unexplained by Science By Divya Shree Edited By Stephanie Dawson Reviewed By Nima Shei MD PositiveMed regularly publishes articles on various diseases. mysterious diseases – There are millions of known diseases, most of them are treatable by science through discovering possible cures. Many years of research and hard work has found causes and
What Your Handwriting Says About You By Divya ShreeEdited By Stephanie DawsonReviewed By Nima Shei, MD Our handwriting can say a lot about our personality. Experts analyze handwriting then explain our personality. The process of handwriting analysis is called graphology, it sometimes been addressed as pseudoscientific due to debates regarding accuracy in determining physical and
12 Interesting Facts About IQ By PositiveMed Team Edited by Stephanie Dawson IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient, it was derived from the German phrase intelligenz-quotient which was originally coined by psychologist William Stern. It signifies the level of intelligence and ability to learn based on standardized tests. Here are some interesting IQ facts: 1. Breastfeeding
What’s in Your Chicken Nuggets? By Divya Shree Edited By Stephanie Dawson Reviewed By Nima Shei MD Do you ever think about what’s really inside your favorite chicken nugget? Experts suggest that most of the ingredients that these tiny chicken bites contain are used by industries and not in foods for human consumption. They contain
14 Interesting Facts About the LiverBy PositiveMed-TeamEdited By Stephanie Dawson The liver is one of the most important organs in our body. It’s responsible for breaking down the food we eat so that it’s digested and releases energy for performing daily tasks. A healthy liver is important for overall body health. This bodily organ is
15 Interesting Facts You didn’t Know about Turkey By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson Turkeys have been a part of Western food traditions for a long time and symbolizes Thanksgiving for many. The turkey is an interesting bird and has much to explore. Today turkey meat is served by many fast food giants. As Thanksgiving
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