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Messi and the Yerba Mate tea
Yerba mate is a traditional South American drink that's gaining worldwide popularity. Even the Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi was often seen enjoying a mug of Mate now and then and some people even go to distance to suggest that...
Saccharomyces cerevisiae – the miraculous yeast
Ever wonder why bread rises or how beer gets its alcohol? It's because of this very important fungus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, more commonly known as baker's yeast or brewer's yeast. I am sure you didn't realize you were eating and drinking...
Uvula: the riddle in your mouth
What does your uvula do? The uvula is the little fleshy part that hangs down from the soft palate of your mouth, and one of its purposes is to stop food from going up your nose when you swallow. Just...
The Mystery of the Itch
One might thing that is over the top and not so important but the science behind the itching was always flimsy. The medicine did not really know why we itch and what the neurological basis behind the mundane itch was....
Men on the Pill?
Whether it's an IUD, an implant, a shot or a daily pill, birth control is a regular part of many adult women's lives. It has left a lot of women asking: Why not men? Why are they spared? Well, it’s...
Can you swallow your tongue?
You have probably heard this before: when you see someone passing out or having a seizure, in general, losing consciousness due to various reasons, there seems to be always someone saying that you should try to get the poor fella’s...
Cordyceps: the killer fungus!
Cordyceps sinensis is a very interesting medicinal mushroom that has been used for medicinal purposes in Asia for centuries. It is used mainly to restore lost energy and vigor and to stimulate a fatigued immune system acting like a general...
Medicinal Mushrooms
Mushrooms are awesome and a fascinating life form! They belong neither to the plant nor animal kingdoms, and they actually share more DNA with animals that they do with plants. Adding to their strangeness, the largest organism ever discovered on...
Tips for a healthier Halloween
It is true that Halloween is a wonderful holiday and a ritual passed down through generations and many kids are sooooo eager to go out and Trick-or-Treat the neighbors. The concern for the healthy-conscious parents are the candy that the...