Your appendix stores samples of good bacteria so it can repopulate your digestive system in case they are wiped out entirely by diseases such as diarrhea. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5011360/
Health
Find some great and fun health facts all gathered right here under our health category. Once you have had your fill of fun facts about health head on over to our random fact generator to learn more random factoids!
WTF Fun Fact – Don’t Store Meds In A Medicine Cabinet
Medicine cabinets are one of the worst places to store medicine because of the high temperatures and humidity in bathrooms. Most medicine should be kept between 68 and 77°F and kept away from moisture. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Pen Cap Deaths
A recent study found that ~100 Americans die every year from choking on pen caps. Manufacturers of pen’s now have vents on the top to help prevent the cap from completely blocking the airway. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/why-there-are-holes-in-tops-of-pen-caps-lids-bic
WTF Fun Fact – Hypersomnia
Hypersomnia is a condition where a person can sleep for over 12 hours, but still wake up feeling tired. Hypersomnia can often be helped or cured with a few adjustments to lifestyle and habits. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/sleep-hypersomnia
WTF Fun Fact – Dog Owners Live Longer
Researchers found that dog ownership is associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors. Compared to non-owners, dog owners experienced a 24% reduced risk of all-cause mortality and a 65% reduced risk of mortality after a heart attack. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – A Year Of Starving
In 1964, A Scotsman survived without eating for 1 year and 17 days and consequently only pooping every 40-50 days. He lived entirely off his excess body fat, yeast, and a multi-vitamins. He ended up losing 125 kg of weight. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/07/24/3549931.htm
WTF Fun Fact – Paired Kidney Exchange
A “paired kidney exchange” allows you to donate your kidney that wasn’t a match for your intended recipient to a stranger in exchange for a kidney that is a match for your loved one. This allows both to get a transplant. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Uguisu No Fun
Japan has a facial treatment called Uguisu no fun (or “nightingale feces”), which was first used by geisha’s in the 17th century. The treatment is now used by celebrities including Victoria Beckham & Tom Cruise. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Japan Vs. USA Men’s Heart Health
Despite Japanese men smoking cigarettes at double the rate of American men, having higher cholesterol levels and higher blood pressure, they still have ~30% the rate of heart disease as men in the USA. This is mainly due to their diet and weight. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://medium.com/the-mission/why-japanese-men-have-far-less-heart-disease-badbc3841322
WTF Fun Fact – A Photo Of A Friendly Face
Healthcare workers are taping photos of themselves to their PPE to help put COVID-19 patients at ease. They believe that giving patients hope through a friendly face is half the battle. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.insider.com/coronavirus-doctors-photos-over-protective-gear-2020-4
WTF Fun Fact – Baby Face Shields
Newborn babies were given mini face shields during the Coronavirus COVID-19 disease outbreak in Bangkok, Thailand. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://time.com/5819527/babies-face-masks-thailand/
WTF Fun Fact – Material Delusions
There are people who suffer delusions that they are made of different materials, including glass or cement. French King Charles VI was one of the most notable sufferers of “glass delusion.” – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Elderly Live Longer In Hawaii
Older people who live in Hawaii have a higher life expectancy than the rest of the U.S. CDC research found residents older than 65 have an average life expectancy of 21.3 years. The average for all of the US was 19.1 years. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Juul CEO Says Don’t Vape
The CEO of Juul himself has said in an interview that non-smokers should avoid vaping or using their Juul product as it’s not intended for them and he also admits the long-term effects of vaping are unknown. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.insider.com/juul-ceo-dont-vape-long-term-effects-unknown-2019-8
WTF Fun Fact – Anomia
Anomia is the the medical condition where individuals forget the names of common items or even proper names. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010945213800500
WTF Fun Fact – Singapore’s HOTA
Singapore has a mandatory organ donation scheme (HOTA) for those >21 years of age. Anyone choosing to opt-out of donating their organs is given lower priority to receive an organ transplant if they ever find themselves in need. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/organ-donation-in-singapore/
WTF Fun Fact – Honolulu And The Plague
In 1900, the Chinatown in Honolulu was intentionally burned down to prevent the further spread of the bubonic plague. Four months after, Honolulu was deemed plague-free. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – James Christopher Harrison
James Christopher Harrison is an Australian blood donor whose rare plasma composition has helped in the treatment of Rhesus disease. In May 2018, he made his final donation (1173rd) at the age of 81 after having saved 2.4m babies during his lifetime as a donor. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australian-man-with-golden-arm-makes-final-blood-donation-at-81-after-saving-24m