The eyes' romantic depiction as the windows to the soul isn't just the stuff of whimsical verse. Sure, the word pupil comes from a Latin word, …
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There are many microscopic 'friends' living on your eyelashes. But don't worry; everyone has them and they're harmless.
Though a little stress can be good for you, too much has been linked with a host of dangerous health conditions, including heart disease, headaches, …
It probably sounds more like a scene from a horror movie than a scientific reality, but human eyelashes are, in fact, home to arachnids — oodles of …
When the Big Bad Wolf (disguised as grandmother) told Little Red Riding Hood that his big ears were the better to hear her with, he was fibbing in …
Your grandma may have sworn her arthritis was due to that storm a-brewing. Or perhaps you think your aching back is the fault of the cold weather …
If you've ever experienced bouts of insomnia, you know there are few things as aggravating as not being able to sleep. People try almost anything to …
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