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Posts tagged nerves

November 14, 2008

 

Scraped-finger

Rub-a-Dub-Dub—but Why Do We Rub?

What is the next thing you do after you cry a little and flinch -- well rub the area where you got the ouch? Why do that?

May 23, 2006

 

wallet_pocket

Pain in the Wallet

A wallet can get stuffed pretty quickly. However, for their health they should really slim it down.

January 22, 2006

 

brain_freeze

Putting the Freeze on Brain Freeze

If you had to guess the most common cause of headaches, would you ever suspect the culprit is ice cream?

June 3, 2005

 

The Jalapeno Blues

How can something that’s not hot in temperature produce the same reactions as something that is hot? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

February 10, 2005

 

Controlling Brain Pain

Great news for those of you who suffer from chronic migraines. Doctors at Northwestern Memorial have come up with a surgery to help control pain in the brain!

January 20, 2005

 

Old and Senseless

The sad truth about aging, on this Moment of Science.

May 24, 2004

 

Microneedles

Needles that don't cause pain? Learn about micro needles on this Moment of Science.

April 8, 2004

 

Face the Gator

Learn about the sensitive skin of alligators on this Moment of Science.

September 27, 2003

 

Put Some Ice on It

And since the cold numbs your nerves at the injury site, you don’t feel much pain as long as you apply ice.

September 27, 2003

 

Running on Caffeine

Recent research has shown that caffeine can actually boost a runner’s endurance and thereby improve his time by 10 to 15%. These days research is showing that in moderation caffeine really isn’t so bad for the body.

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