American scientists have created cheeses made from microbes found in the feet, armpits and human belly button in their attempt to make us get over our hang-ups about bacteria. 11 cheeses were produced from human microbes. Scientists also found that cheeses took on the body odor of different contributors. Umm, Umm Good! Continue Reading
Lawnmower Accident – Child Loses Feet
A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower took her first steps on her new prosthetic test legs Monday. Ireland Nugent has been in a wheelchair and has undergone seven surgeries since the April 11 accident. Continue Reading
Smelly Feet Attract Mosquitos
Scientist have found that mosquitoes are attracted to smelly feet. In particular the mosquito that carries Malaria. The scientist plan to use this knowledge to build a trap to attract the mosquitoes and kill them. You can use this knowledge to protect yourself from the pesky critters. Wash your feet! Continue Reading
Fungi Feet
The human body hosts more than 80 types of fungus.
“By gaining a more complete awareness of the fungal and bacterial ecosystems, we can better address associated skin diseases, including skin conditions which can be related to cancer treatments,” said Dr. Heidi Kong, one of the authors of the study. Continue Reading
Derek Jeter Bothersome Ankle Leads to Fracture
New York’s general manager, Brian Cashman, announced that Jeter has a new crack in his previously healed left ankle. He also added that he won’t return until after All-Star break. The discovery was made when Jeter made an unscheduled visit to an ankle specialist, after minimizing his workouts last weekend. Continue Reading
Keep Your Feet Healthy During Pregnancy
Celebrity Kim Kardashian was seen wearing a relaxed pair of running shoes as opposed to her signature high heels she is usually spotted in. Since the beginning of her pregnancy the famous Kardashian has been suffering from pain in her feet as well as swollen ankles. Continue Reading
Plantar Fasciitis Affects Joakim Noah
Chicago Bulls Center Joakim Noah is slowly losing faith that he will return to playing for the duration of the basketball season after suffering a setback from a plantar fasciitis injury to his right foot. The NBA star received a cortisone shot last Tuesday, reporting that he felt okay and taking the injury “day by day”. Continue Reading
Severe Ankle Sprain Will Keep Superstar from Playing
Kobe Bryant will miss games due to a severe ankle sprain which he sustained during the closing seconds in the Lakers loss to Atlanta back in March, according to Lakers. The injury was reminiscent to the sprain that he had dealt with since the 2000 playoffs, according to Bryant. Continue Reading