Category: Health

The Legend of Typhoid Mary

To many, she became a kind of typhoid witch, spreading illness wherever she went, not through bacteria but through malevolent intent.

The Dark History of Bedlam Asylum

While the worst abuses of Bedlam are now behind us, the institution’s long history serves as a stark reminder of the importance of treating people with dignity, compassion, and respect, no matter their mental state.

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria): Folklore, Superstition, and Historical Significance

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) is a plant rich in folklore, superstition, and historical significance, with a long history of use in medicine. Known for its delicate, […]

Practical and Symbolic Uses of Roses in Medicine, Cuisine, and Celebrations

Roses find practical use in skincare and cuisine, enriching rituals and celebrations with their profound symbolism.

The Influence of Geomagnetism on the Brain and Its Connection to Paranormal Perceptions.

The Earth’s geomagnetic activity has garnered attention for its potential influence on human brain function and perception of paranormal phenomena. Studies suggest that fluctuations in geomagnetic activity can alter neural processing and affect mood, cognition, and perception. While the mechanisms are poorly understood, advanced neuroimaging techniques may provide further insights into this intriguing relationship.

The Mad Hatter – Mercury Poisoning’s Influence on Literature

The character of the Mad Hatter from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” is one of the most iconic and enigmatic figures in literary history. […]

Exploring the Potential Link Between Ergotism and the Salem Witch Trials.

The Salem witch trials of 1692 have intrigued historians. Recent investigations propose a link between ergot-contaminated rye and hallucinatory experiences during the trials. Environmental conditions in Massachusetts may have fostered ergot growth. While the hypothesis adds a scientific dimension, skeptics urge caution, noting the influence of social, religious, and cultural factors.

Exploring the Links Between EMF, Transmarginal Inhibition, and Paranormal Experience: A Scientific Inquiry.

Kirst M D’Raven. *Introduction:* Electromagnetic fields (EMF) have long been associated with paranormal experiences, leading researchers to explore the potential links between EMF exposure, transmarginal […]

9 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy

Home pregnancy tests are kind of magical—they’re like those litmus test things from junior high science, except they can tell you whether you’ve got a […]

How the Elephant Man ACTUALLY looked: Staggering pics show skeleton and post-mortem bust

153 years ago, Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, was born. From the age of 13, he was a society reject and these photographs show his […]

Scientists Calculate Calories Needed To Walk To Mordor

Napoleon famously quipped that an army marches on its stomach, and a fellowship of the ring is no different. Throughout the series of fantasy novels […]

Was Blackbeard a CARING pirate? Medical equipment recovered from wreck of Queen Anne’s Revenge suggests feared captain looked after the sick and injured

He was notorious for terrorising shipping in the west Atlantic, but treasures discovered among the wreckage of Blackbeard’s ship suggest the feared pirate may have […]

Why This Psychologist Thinks Depression Is An Infectious Disease

We know that the brains of people with depression are different from the brains of healthy people in both their chemical balance and structure, but […]

Can Mushrooms Treat Depression?

A study published last month in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface compared M.R.I.s of the brains of subjects injected with psilocybin with scans […]

Accidental ‘waking’ under anaesthetic occurs in one in 19,000 surgeries, report finds

Accidental awareness under general anaesthetic, a surgical complication “greatly feared” by patients, occurs in about one in every 19,000 cases, a major new study in […]

Woman found functioning without a cerebellum in her brain

When a woman checked herself into the PLA General Hospital in China’s Shandong Province, she reported symptoms of dizziness and nausea. She’d had a shaky […]

Blaming Ebola on God’s wrath is worse than you think

As the deadly Ebola virus continues to spread in Liberia, religious leaders there are claiming that “immoral acts” are responsible for the catastrophic outbreak. Christian […]

Finding Truth Through Terror: Sleep Paralysis

At 8 years old, I had my first experience of true terror, when I awoke to a man at the end of my bed. This […]

Boil, Burn Or Explode? How You Die In Space

C’mon, admit it. You’ve wondered. You’ve mused. You’ve pondered. At some point in your life — probably after watching a science-fiction movie — you’ve found […]

Ebola outbreak: ‘Witchcraft’ hampering treatment, says doctor

  A widespread belief in witchcraft is hampering efforts to halt the Ebola virus from spreading, a British doctor has claimed. Benjamin Black, who is […]

Ten Things You Really Should Know About Ebola

The current outbreak of Ebola virus disease has been all over the news lately, and of course, many rumors and much misinformation has been spread. […]

Sci-fi now reality in medical world

Exoskeletons helping the paralyzed to walk, tiny maggot-inspired devices gnawing at brain tumors, machines working tirelessly as hospital helpers: In many respects, the future of […]

The Strange History of Using Organ-Shaped Plants to Treat Disease

It’s hard to imagine being the first human being to look at a plant like, say, a stinging nettle and think, “I probably shouldn’t eat […]

You Tell Me That It’s Evolution…

The number of zombie apocalypse movies has been growing over the last few years, introducing “fast-moving” zombies and new kinds of swarming behaviors for the […]

Near-death experiences are surprisingly similar – and vivid

WHAT do you see before you die: angels, a bright light or your life on replay?A Belgium researcher has interviewed 190 people who have reported […]