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08-08-2025
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"You Can Contract Chlamydia In Your Eyes" — Medical Professionals Are Sharing 15 Horrifying Body Facts That Will Make You Want To Crawl Into A Hole And Never Come Out Again
I recently scoured a medical subreddit and asked medical professionals in the BuzzFeed Community to share a horrifying body fact they know that would make the average person wish they'd stayed completely oblivious. The responses I received did NOT disappoint. Without further ado, here are their 15 most creepy and horrifying body facts: 1."You can cough, sneeze, or vomit so hard you can collapse your lung." "Some people have what are called blebs on their lungs. I think of it like a blister on the lung. Blisters, well, they pop. If you do any of the above so, so, so hard or prolonged, that blister can rupture and cause an opening where air rushes into the pleural space (area between your lung and rib cage) and your lung will collapse. It's normally men. I've had patients that this has happened to from mundane things such as vomiting or from food poisoning." —ICU Nurse 2."You can contract chlamydia in your eyes. Usually, through the method you would think. I've seen two cases in 10 years, always because someone was cheating." —Ophthalmic assistant 3."You really do see the light leave someone's eyes when they die. Almost like dead fish eyeballs. I've seen so many dead bodies, especially since I worked both rounds of COVID in the ICU." "People who are alive, their eyes are bright, glassy, even on life support, but still have brain activity. As soon as you die, that light leaves. Even patients who are brain dead but on life support, their eyes are dead. The saying 'the lights are on but nobody is home.' You can see that in the eyes." —ICU Nurse 4."Your belly button is a tiny jungle of bacteria — and it can host species not found anywhere else on Earth." "In a study by the Belly Button Biodiversity Project, scientists swabbed hundreds of navels and discovered thousands of bacterial species — many unique to individuals, and some previously unknown to science. It's basically a personalized petri dish in the middle of your torso." —Naturopathic Doctor 5."Cancer stinks. Like literally, it smells putrid, especially breast and skin cancer (in my experience). I've had so many cancer patients where you can just smell the tumors. It's like rotten, putrid, sour meat that's been rotting in the sun for weeks. Like a deer carcass that's been left on the side of the road in the summer heat for a month." "Sometimes, they don't even need to be diagnosed beforehand for you to know. You just smell it. Of course, they will get the official diagnosis eventually, but you just know." —ICU Nurse 6."You can slow somebody's heart rate by pressing on their eyeballs. The individual response is fairly variable, but in some people it's pronounced enough that pressing on their eyeballs will actually stop their heart entirely!" —isoflurane 7."The elderly experiencing memory loss has been linked to having constipation." —ApatheticMoose 8."Lymph nodes are super tiny! I was in the OR watching my brain-dead patient getting her organs removed for transplant. They showed me the lymph nodes. I had no idea they were so tiny because they can cause such huge and painful problems. It was about the size of a single Nerds candy. All scattered throughout our body are Nerd candies." —ICU Nurse 9."I attended a bedridden, 86-year-old man who was cared for by his wife at home, who was also in her 80s. He developed a huge bedsore on his lower back, the size of a dinner plate, that exposed his spine and surrounding muscles. The wound was full of pus, and some maggots crawled out. One thing to learn about the skin: A sore will start to develop on healthy, intact skin if pressure is applied to it, even for less than a week. It's good practice to turn a bedridden patient to one side a few times to avoid the complication of bed sores." —Retired Family Doctor 10."Fat can be yellow like chicken fat. I was in the OR watching my brain-dead patient's organs get harvested for transplant. When they took out the heart, the surgeon pointed out things on the heart before it was bagged and put on ice in a cooler. The heart was somewhat fatty, and the fat looked like yellow chicken fat. I mean, we are still all meat in the end." —ICU Nurse 11."Bartholin gland. It produces the vagina's lubricant and can get clogged or develop cysts. As a nurse, I have had patients with this, and it seems very, very painful!" —sillyrocket31 12."You can get lidocaine poisoning with everyday over-the-counter products. Lidocaine creams, patches, ointments, whatever." "Eventually, it can cause dangerous cardiac arrhythmias and make your heart stop. Be careful. It may seem benign, but it isn't." —ICU Nurse 13."Your blood can become so fatty that you can see the fat separate, like meat tallow." "I had a patient whose lipase was greater than 50,000. It was during COVID. He was so lonely that he nearly ate himself to death. He had a central line. I drew up my blood waste and set it on the sink. I forgot it was there until a little while later. When I went to throw it away, the blood and fat had separated. Half of the syringe was dark red blood, and the other half was milky and fatty." —ICU Nurse 14."Humans have anal glands! Owners of dogs and cats may know that there are two fluid-holding glands on the anus. This incredibly stinky fluid is squeezed out as a firm stool passes through the anus. Sometimes the glands become impacted and need to be expressed (squeezed) and/or treated for infection. Luckily, ours are microscopic, but every pet owner I have told about this is horrified." —lilatrainor101114 And finally... 15."You have more bacteria cells in your body than you have human cells in your body. We are basically walking bacteria factories." —Pediatrician Did any of these body facts surprise you? Medical professionals, what are some things you know about the human body that most people don't? Tell us in the comments below or use this Google form to remain anonymous. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
03-08-2025
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Dr. Hazem Afifi Launches Nationwide Scholarship to Support Aspiring Medical and Nursing Students Across the U.S.
Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - August 3, 2025) - The Dr. Hazem Afifi Scholarship for Medical Students is now officially open for applications, inviting undergraduate students across the United States who are pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, or related healthcare disciplines to apply for a one-time award. Spearheaded by Dr. Hazem Afifi, a distinguished and board-certified medical professional based in Las Vegas, this scholarship initiative reflects his unwavering commitment to education, academic excellence, and the future of healthcare. Dr. Hazem Afifi Launches Nationwide Scholarship to Support Aspiring Medical and Nursing Students Across the U.S. With an application deadline of February 15, 2026, the Dr. Hazem Afifi Scholarship for Medical Students is open to all eligible undergraduate students currently enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges or universities. The scholarship recognizes individuals who demonstrate strong academic performance, a genuine commitment to the medical profession, and a passion for patient-centered care. Applicants are required to submit an original 500-700 word essay addressing the prompt:"What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine or nursing, and how do you plan to make a meaningful impact in the lives of your future patients?" Submissions will be reviewed based on clarity, originality, personal insight, and alignment with the core values of the scholarship program. The recipient of the scholarship will be officially announced on March 15, 2026. Dr. Hazem Afifi has built a career defined by clinical excellence, academic involvement, and a sincere interest in mentoring future leaders in healthcare. Throughout his medical journey, he has engaged with students from diverse backgrounds, encouraging them to embrace their passion for healing and service. With the introduction of this scholarship, Dr. Hazem Afifi aims to support students not only financially but also by recognizing their potential and validating their dedication to improving patient outcomes. This scholarship is not limited by geographic region, allowing students from all states and cities across the United States to apply, thereby reinforcing Dr. Hazem Afifi's belief in equitable access to opportunity and education. By removing regional limitations, the initiative ensures that qualified individuals from all communities can benefit from this academic support. The Dr. Hazem Afifi Scholarship for Medical Students represents more than just a financial contribution; it stands as a symbol of encouragement and acknowledgment for future healthcare professionals at a formative stage of their educational path. The scholarship is a reflection of Dr. Hazem Afifi's lifelong mission to foster a healthier future through education, mentorship, and support for the next generation of practitioners. To learn more about the scholarship criteria and to access the application portal, students are encouraged to visit the official website: Contact Information:Spokesperson: Dr. Hazem AfifiOrganization: Dr. Hazem Afifi Scholarship for Medical StudentsWebsite: apply@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Medical News Today
18-07-2025
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Essential preventive health screenings guide
Preventive screenings check for signs of various medical conditions, such as cancer or heart problems. They are available for many conditions and people of all screenings are an important part of healthcare as they allow doctors to detect signs of a health condition as early as possible. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for the best possible outcome for many professionals recommend that some people have preventive screenings, such as the Pap test, from early adulthood. They recommend other screenings, such as for lung cancer, later in on to learn more about the types of preventive screenings, when doctors recommend them, and importance of preventive screeningsPreventive screenings are important for people of all ages. They can help doctors identify some conditions early, which can sometimes make them easier to are many different preventive screenings. Some are essential in childhood to help identify developmental delays and provide any necessary screenings are important in adulthood, especially as many conditions become more common later in life. Screenings can help to detect early signs of:cancercardiovascular diseaseproblems with bone mass, which can lead to conditions such as osteoporosis or osteopeniaPreventive screenings for cancerThe main preventive screenings for cancer include:Breast cancer screening, or mammogram: Typically performed every 2 years for people assigned female at birth who are ages 40 to 74 years with an average risk of breast cancer screening: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) recommends that people have a Pap smear from age 21 years, and the HPV test from ages 30 to cancer screening: Recommended for people between ages 50 to 74 cancer screening: Recommended for people between 50 and 80 years with a history of cancer screening: Recommendations indicate that people consider screening from age 50 years.»Learn more:Does Medicare cover Pap smears?Preventive screenings for heart healthPreventive screenings that can help with heart health include:blood pressure tests, which a person will usually require at least once a yearcholesterol tests, which a doctor may recommend from around age 20blood glucose tests are usually recommended for individuals over 45 years or with overweight, particularly if they have an additional cardiovascular risk factor»Learn more:What blood tests does Medicare not cover?Preventive screenings for infectionsDoctors may recommend preventive screenings for infections, including:hepatitis B screenings for people from countries where there is a hepatitis B prevalence of more than 2% and people born in the United States who did not receive the vaccine as an infanthepatitis C screening at least once during a person's life after age 18HIV screening at least once during a person's life between the ages of 15 and 65 years, as well as during pregnancysyphilis screenings for adults at higher risktuberculosis (TB) screenings for adults at high risk but without symptoms»Learn more:Hepatitis vaccination, screening, and other prevention tipsPreventive screenings for babies and childrenSoon after birth, newborns will receive a range of screening tests to assess their overall health and check for signs of underlying conditions. These include:bilirubin concentration screeningblood screeningshearing screeningssickle cell disease screeninghypothyroidism screeningsphenylketonuria (PKU) screeningsSome preventive screenings for infants and children include:autism screenings for children at ages 18 and 24 monthsdevelopmental screenings for children under 3 yearsdyslipidemia screening between 9 and 11 years, as well as between 17 and 21 yearshearing screenings throughout childhoodanemia screenings at around 9 to 12 monthshepatitis B screenings in adolescents at high riskHIV screening for adolescents at high risklead screening for children at risk of lead poisoningvision screenings, from as early as 6 to 12 months, as part of a well-child examSpeak with the baby's or child's pediatrician for more information about the preventive screenings they require and at what ages they require them.»FIND CARE:Find a pediatrician in your area coverage for screeningsThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance to cover the cost of a range of on an individual's age, their insurance may pay for preventive screenings such as:blood pressure testscholesterol testscancer screeningsscreenings for babies and infants as part of their well-baby and well-child checksA person can speak with their insurance provider to find out what preventive screenings they cover.»Learn more:Does Medicare cover cholesterol tests?Overcoming barriers to screeningsSome people face barriers to preventive screenings. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) explains that some of these barriers can include:the cost of preventive carenot currently having a primary care provider or not living near a providerbeing unaware of the recommended preventive screeningsHealth insurance providers are required to cover the cost of many preventive screenings. A person can speak with their insurance provider to find out about the screenings they a person does not currently have a primary care provider, they may wish to look into the doctors near them or consider a Telehealth appointment. Finding a doctor before the age at which a person requires preventive screenings can help make it easier to attend the screenings when the time doctor can also recommend certain screenings and advise people on how to reduce their risk of various conditions if they have an increased risk.»LEARN MORE:Learn about Medicare's annual wellness to contact a doctor People can contact their doctor to find out when they might recommend preventive screenings based on their circumstances. The doctor can also help arrange the screenings, which might involve referrals to a a person has had a preventive screening, they can also speak with their doctor to ask follow-up questions or to find out about the next steps. The doctor will be able to advise on the test results and explain whether they recommend further asked questionsSummaryPreventive screenings are important in healthcare as they can identify signs of conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and tests can look for types of cancer such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, and prostate preventive screenings can also look for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, syphilis, and TB. Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose tests can help monitor heart professionals recommend preventive screening tests for people at different ages. While most occur in adulthood, newborns and children require some preventive screening. These include hearing and vision screenings, infection screenings, autism screenings, and health insurance will cover necessary preventive screenings. Consider speaking with a doctor about potential preventive screenings, when they recommend them, and what the tests involve.
