Articles By Elana Glowatz
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Is It Still Possible To Get Leprosy?
World Leprosy Day is no joke — people can still contract the disabling bacterial disease described in the Bible and medieval texts. -
5 Weird Things That Make You Faint
You can faint if you poop too hard, if you laugh too hard, if you cough too hard. -
Can Electricity Cure Bulimia?
Sending a low electrical current into someone’s brain could reduce behaviors associated with bulimia. -
Diabetes Cure: Growing Organs In A Rodent
Scientists may be able to cure diabetes by growing your healthy pancreas in another animal and then transplanting it back to you. -
The Ethics of Deep Brain Stimulation
Sending electrical signals through the brain could treat Alzheimer’s, but will patients with dementia be able to consent to a clinical trial? -
African American Addiction Patients Might Need More Methadone
Doctors might be better able to help certain patients addicted to heroin by giving them a higher dose of their medication. -
Study Tells Women What They Already Knew About Male Brains
Any woman who has been in a relationship with a guy probably could have told you this, but researchers have found that men really can’t multitask. -
It's Not Witchcraft! 4 Wiccan Health Habits You Should Try
Something Wicca this way comes… and it’s a healthier lifestyle. -
6 Amputee Fitness Bloggers To Follow On Instagram
Amputees with huge gains show us that anything is possible with hard work and the right attitude. -
Here's How You Know That Jet Lag Affects Major League Ballplayers
Jet lag hurts professional athletes, but not in the way you think. -
10 Symptoms To Recognize In A Panic Or Anxiety Attack
Do you have these symptoms? You’re not dying — you might be having a panic attack. -
Why Schizophrenia Is Linked To Heavy Cigarette Smoking
Smoking a lot of cigarettes might be a way to self-medicate when you have schizophrenia.