If you’re anything like me, you spiral down the deep, dark hole of WebMD every time you experience even the mildest of medical symptoms. But sometimes, a gut feeling actually turns out to be correct. So, Redditor musikcookie asked, “Doctors of Reddit: What was the wildest self-diagnosis a patient was actually right about?” Here’s what … Leer más
We’ve all heard the story: someone seeks medical attention for something seemingly insignificant, and it ends up being life-altering. Well, over on Quora, people were discussing instances where they sought medical help just to be safe, and survived only because they decided to go to the doctor. Here are their stories. 1.“A few years ago, … Leer más
Las citaciones de Landry conllevan una posible multa de hasta $950 y una posible pena de cárcel de hasta 120 días, según el sitio web de Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. Gregg DeGuire/Getty Troy Landry Troy Landry tiene problemas legales después de supuestamente etiquetar caimanes de forma inadecuada. El gente del pantano La estrella fue citada … Leer más
If you’re anything like me, you might Google every single symptom you’ve ever experienced. Well, at the risk of increasing your health anxiety, sometimes little ailments actually mean big problems. And over on Quora, someone asked, “What was something small you went to the doctor for that turned out to be very significant?” Here’s what … Leer más
A total of 97 hostages remain unaccounted for after being kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October last year. According to Israel, 251 Israelis and foreigners were taken during the 7 October attacks. Israel’s official figures for those held in Gaza include four people taken hostage in 2014 and 2015. Two of these are believed to … Leer más
Warning: Discussions of infant death. Recently, after almost causing long-term damage to my back by not purchasing a proper ergonomic desk chair for multiple years, I thought about all the little habits and things we do in our lives that can actually be quite risky or dangerous. My chronic back pain wasn’t necessarily the “riskiest” … Leer más
Unfortunately, many people experience below-average care from their healthcare providers — and doctors are known to say both cruel and toxic things to their patients. Now, Quora users are sharing the most ignorant thing they’ve heard from a medical doctor. The stories will make you sigh heavily: 1.“I was a young, happy 10-year-old girl who … Leer más
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more When billionaire Jared Isaacman self-funded a mission to orbit Earth in 2021, the project was billed as a childhood cancer fundraiser — and made for an eye-popping entrance into the private space tourism world. The four-person … Leer más
I recently asked the BuzzFeed Community, what was the moment you knew you were going to get fired? These responses didn’t disappoint. 1.“I was hired at a for-profit college. I knew the place was shady, but I really needed work [and] the economy and unemployment were bad at the time. Within the first few months, … Leer más
We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the worst advice they’ve ever received from a doctor. While the vast majority of healthcare workers are compassionate, determined, hard-working individuals, there are still flaws in the system that must be addressed. Bias, differences of opinion, lack of research, hubris, and many other factors … Leer más