Health Facts
Regularly updated list of health and body facts. Learn things about your body and health that you didn't know. Featuring a range of topics, including the human body, medical science, and psychology.
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According to a 1950s survey, 75% of men ejaculate within two minutes of penetration.
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10 seconds is the amount of time until unconsciousness after the loss of blood supply to the brain.
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Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.
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Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.
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The human brain doesn't stop developing until about 25 years old.
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It has been shown that caffeine causes headaches when stopped suddenly and can cause morning headaches that are relieved by a dose of caffeine.
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Obsessive nose picking is called Rhinotillexomania.
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The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g).
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Unlike dogs, pigs, and some other mammals, humans cannot taste water. They taste only the chemicals and impurities in the water.
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Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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Men get hiccups more often than women.
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It takes approximately 12 hours for food to entirely digest.
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Stress can result in more headaches as a result of the body rerouting blood flow to other parts of the body.
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Your hair grows faster in the morning than at any other time of day.
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There is a disease called ichthyosis that turns the skin scaly like a fish.
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Gin is a mild diuretic which helps the body get rid of excessive fluid. Thus, it can reduce problems such as menstrual bloating.
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Your skin is actually an organ.
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The whiter your tongue, the more germs there are on it.
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