It seems that in Hollywood AMNESIA is a favorite topic for screenwriters because it brings about an easiness in the plot where the writers can turn people and events around and make the movie more interesting. The most memorable movies where AMNESIA played a big role are: Memento (2000), Total recall (1990), The Bourne series […]
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Marijuana vs Cigarettes: which one is more dangerous?
I am writing this article to answer a question an patient of mine asked me the other day; in fact many Canadians often wonders if marijuana is as dangerous as cigarettes. So, what do you believe, which one is worse? I will present to you the facts and let YOU decide. But let’s take it […]
The Science behind the Grey Hair and Debunking its myths
I was always intrigued by why people turn grey hair at some point in their life. What is the science behind this? And what is the truth behind the all the myths about grey hair? Let’s take it step by step. Scientists have long known that greying is the result of a gradual disappearance of […]
Are Canker Sores contagious?
Medically known as aphtous ulcers, these nuisance, small lesions on the inside of your mouth or at the base of the gums, are a medical mystery in its own right. We don’t know how and why they appear. Mystery. Medicine doesn’t have all the answers, after all. The work canker means “spreading ulcer” and it […]
Blood – sacred fluid or commodity?
The history of blood in medicine and its symbolic meaning is as old as medicine itself. Human beings, from ancient times, have viewed blood as miraculous, sacred, have been terrified of it, killed because of the “purity” or “impurity” of it and have died rather than betray it. Blood is the ultimate symbol of life […]
Why do you laugh when tickled?
Have you ever wondered why do you laugh when tickled? And what is the mechanism behind this? Well, I had and I want to share with you my findings. You don’t spend a lot of time in any medical school learning about laughter. Almost at all. All you hear is that laugher is good for […]