|
|
Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).
![This portrait of Thomas Jefferson is considered an accurate likeness, painted when he was thirty-sev](https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/medium_374628_16_08_15_9_52_08_22257994.jpeg)
![There may become a driveability issue because the gasoline direct-injection injector is exposed to ...](https://biology-forums.com/gallery/30/medium_548020_31_05_17_1_51_46_30025178.png)