Those spots you see when you rub your eyes are called phosphenes.
"Cortard's Syndrome" is a mental disorder in which a person believes that he or she is dead or does not exist.
The color blue causes the brain to release calming hormones, making it the color most suitable for studying and relaxation.
"Erotomania" is a type of delusion where the affected person believes another individual is in love with him or her.
The human brain is about 85% water.
Kleine-Levin Syndrome is a disorder that causes people to sleep for weeks at a time. They wake up only to eat.
Loneliness can literally make you sick. This feeling is associated with heart problems, viral infections, and increased chances of death.
The Truman Syndrome is a condition where an individual honestly believes that their life is part of a reality TV show.
The average human sheds about 40 pounds of skin in their lifetime.
The "caduceus" the classical medical symbol of two serpents wrapped around a staff - comes from an ancient Greek legend in which snakes revealed the practice of medicine to human beings.
