According to the World Health Organization in 2017, which nation currently has the lowest life expectancy?

Health Trivia / December 27, 2025

Sierra Leone. Widespread poverty and war has lead to a life expectancy of just over 50 years in Sierra Leone.

In which year was electroshock therapy first used on a human patient?

Health Trivia / December 27, 2025

1938. Electroshock therapy was first developed as a treatment for schizophrenia and was later used to treat mood disorders.

Which medical term best fits the definition of "a drug used to relieve coughing"?

Health Trivia / December 26, 2025

Antitussive. The three phases of coughing are inhalation, forced exhalation and a violent release of air from the lungs.

What part of the body is also known as the "Wandering Nerve"?

Health Trivia / December 26, 2025

Vagus. Since the vagus nerve has to travel from the medulla to supply the heart it is commonly called "the wandering nerve".

60 to 70% of global cases of dementia can be attributed to what cause, according to the World Health Organization?

Health Trivia / December 25, 2025

Alzheimer's Disease. The total number of people with dementia is projected to near 75 million in 2030 and almost triple by 2050 to 132 million

What is a serious contraindication to the drug mephenytoin?

Health Trivia / December 25, 2025

Adams-Stokes Syndrome. In addition to heart block and sinus bradycardia, Adams-Stokes syndrome is one of the more serious contraindications to mephenytoin.