Weightlifter ate 39 coins, 37 magnets because he thought ‘zinc helps in bodybuilding’: report

Weightlifter ate 39 coins, 37 magnets because he thought ‘zinc helps in bodybuilding’: report

He was a magnetic man of steel. Doctors at a New Delhi hospital removed 39 coins and 37 magnets from a man’s intestine after he swallowed the metals under the assumption that ”zinc helps in bodybuilding.” X-rays taken before the surgery inside Sir Ganga Ram Hospital show massive metal clots forming in the 26-year-old’s intestines … Read more

Magnetic toys may be popular — but the magnets can ‘rip through’ child’s intestines

Magnetic toys may be popular — but the magnets can ‘rip through’ child’s intestines

Talk about a trouble magnet. Magnetized toys may be popular — but the parts themselves can be extremely dangerous for your little one, according to experts. A new video shared by @tinyheartseducation, a child safety organization started by former paramedic Nikki Jurcutz and her sister, Rach Waia, warned that in many cases the magnets can “rip … Read more

Why some people are mosquito magnets — and how to avoid the pesky bugs

Why some people are mosquito magnets — and how to avoid the pesky bugs

It’s summertime and you know what that means: the dreaded mosquitoes are out to play. If you’ve ever wondered why it seems like you’re the only person at the outdoor party getting bit by the pesky creatures, you’re not alone. A new YouTube video by the American Chemical Society in its “Reactions” series explores how … Read more

Why some people are mosquito magnets, and some are unbothered

Why some people are mosquito magnets, and some are unbothered

It’s rare to attend an outdoor party in warm weather without hearing people complain about mosquitoes. They swat away, sit in campfire smoke, cover up with blankets and eventually just give up and go indoors. On the other end of the spectrum, there are plenty of people who don’t seem bothered by mosquitoes in the … Read more