The World Health Organization issued a state of emergency on February 1, 2016 due to which virus?

Health Trivia / December 11, 2024

Zika. Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes.

What "trapdoor" on your windpipe helps keep out food particles?

Health Trivia / December 11, 2024

Epiglottis. The epiglottis is an elastic cartilage flap covered in a thin mucus membrane.

Which of these terms is another name for herbal medicine?

Health Trivia / December 10, 2024

Phytotherapy. Phytotherapy, or using plants or plant extracts for their healing properties, is thought to have been used since the days of early man.

Which of these is an example of a ball and socket joint?

Health Trivia / December 10, 2024

Hip. Both the hip and shoulder are examples of a ball and socket joint.

Which part of the human body is home to the densest and most diverse community of microbes?

Health Trivia / December 09, 2024

Large Intestine. The human microbiome is a community of trillions of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes that are integral for human physiology.

According to the World Health Organization in 2017, which nation currently leads the world in life expectancy?

Health Trivia / December 09, 2024

Japan. As of 2017, the average lifespan in Japan is 83.7 years.