Ultrasound Surgery
Using ultrasound to diagnose and treat internal injuries
Fluoride for Bones
Fluoride may help seniors citizens build better bones.
Grunting
Why do you grunt when you do something hard? (hold our breath as we exert ourselves, then grunt when we exhale)
Mad Cow Milk
Can mad cow disease be transmitted through milk? (no, tests show prions aren't found in milk)
Laughter and Pain
Laughing at funny videos helps relieve pain in children.
Cat Antidepressant
Testing an antidepressant drug's ability to calm anxious cats
Wound Healers
Using a special microscope to see how wound-healing fibroblasts reshape their environment
M.S. Antibiotic
An antibiotic prevents symptoms of multiple sclerosis in rats
Hair Conditioner
How does conditioner detangle hair? (it coats the hair shaft, smoothing down the cuticle)
Modern Leeching
Why are leeches used in modern medicine? (as an artificial vein from amputations)
Apples and Cancer
A compound in apples prevents rat cells from developing cancer when exposed to a carcinogen
Old Sleepers
Why is it easier for us to doze off while watching TV when we get older? (b/c as we get older, it's harder to get a good night's sleep)
Women’s Hair Loss
ÒWhy do we lose our hair? I'm a woman and I'm losing mine. I know it's mostly for men, but I'd really like to know.Ó (all people lose some hair daily, but it only becomes noticeable when your hair doesn't grow back correctly.. and there's female pattern baldness.)
Smell Awakening
I was wondering if you can be woken up by a strong smell? (yes, by some strong smells)
A Head for Snoring
People with wide heads have a higher incidence of sleep apnea.
Sleeping After Eating
Why do you feel sleepy after eating a big meal? (The comfort unmasks underlying sleepiness.)
Looks and Lou Gehrig’s
Because I physically look like my mother, (who had ALS), do I have a greater chance of getting the disease? (no, because genetics only account for about 10% of cases and those genes do not include physical features)
Multitalented Vaccine
Vaccines that can protect against more than one strain of pathogen.
Sinus Infections
Can you catch a sinus infection? (No, caused by bacteria already in your sinuses)
Secondhand Smoke
Is it better to breathe secondhand smoke through your mouth or nose? (No difference)
Good Vibrations
Standing on a vibrating platform for 10 minutes a day can build stronger bones.
Breast Cancer and Exercise
Exercise can cut the risk of breast cancer later in life