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Top medical stories on CNN

Top medical stories on CNN

Get all of this week's medical news and more on House Call.

Added about 18 hours ago    In Science

How much oxygen does a person consume in a day?

How much oxygen does a person consume in a day?

The average adult at rest inhales and exhales between 7 to 8 liters... More

The average adult at rest inhales and exhales between 7 to 8 liters of air each minutes. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how much oxygen a person uses during a day of inhalation and exhalation. Less

Added 3 days ago    In Science

How Marshmallows Work

How Marshmallows Work

Marshmallows are an old candy -- they've been around since the 1800... More

Marshmallows are an old candy -- they've been around since the 1800s. The name marshmallow comes from the original recipe, which called for sap from the marshmallow plant. Check out this HowStuffWorks to learn more about the history of marshmallows. Less

Added 5 days ago    In Science

How does a glow stick work?

How does a glow stick work?

Although the way glow sticks work at first seems almost magical, it... More

Although the way glow sticks work at first seems almost magical, it's actually pretty simple. They provide a purely chemical source of light. A glow stick is a sealed, see-through plastic pipe containing a fluorescent dye and two different liquids. In entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. Less

Added 6 days ago    In Natural

A story Dr. Gupta can't forget

A story Dr. Gupta can't forget

Get all of this week's medical news and more on House Call

Added 7 days ago    In Science

What is a lightyear?

What is a lightyear?

A lightyear is a way of measuring distance -- specifically, the dis... More

A lightyear is a way of measuring distance -- specifically, the distance light can travel in one year. Just how far is that? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more about astronomy. Less

Added 7 days ago    In Science

Why are traffic lights being replaced with LEDs?

Why are traffic lights being replaced with LEDs?

Across the country, incandescent traffic lights are being replaced ... More

Across the country, incandescent traffic lights are being replaced with LED arrays. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more about the advantages of LED traffic lights. Less

Added 10 days ago    In Science

What are hot dogs made from?

What are hot dogs made from?

Hot dogs were first created in Frankfurt, Germany. But what exactly... More

Hot dogs were first created in Frankfurt, Germany. But what exactly are they made from? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the mysterious ingredients of hot dogs. Less

Added 12 days ago    In Science

House Call with Dr. Gupta

House Call with Dr. Gupta

Get all the week's medical news and more in House Call.

Added 14 days ago    In Science

Why is there a small hole on the top of spray can lids?

Why is there a small hole on the top of spray can lids?

Many spray can lids have a tiny hole at the top. Check out this How... More

Many spray can lids have a tiny hole at the top. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about spray cans, shipping, and air pressure. Less

Added 14 days ago    In Science

Hour 1, Stewart Swerdlow, Nov 1, 2008

Hour 1, Stewart Swerdlow, Nov 1, 2008

Guest Stewart Swerdlow discussing 'State of the World and Answers L... More

Guest Stewart Swerdlow discussing 'State of the World and Answers Listeners Questions. www.expansions.com Less

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Hour 2, Stewart Swerdlow, Nov 1, 2008

Hour 2, Stewart Swerdlow, Nov 1, 2008

Guest Stewart Swerdlow discussing 'State of the World and Answers L... More

Guest Stewart Swerdlow discussing 'State of the World and Answers Listeners Questions. www.expansions.com Less

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What Happens to Blood During the Embalming Process?

What Happens to Blood During the Embalming Process?

The embalming process is designed to keep the body preserved until ... More

The embalming process is designed to keep the body preserved until the funeral, but how exactly does it work and what happens to bodily fluids like blood? Get the gory details in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Less

Added 18 days ago    In Science

Focus magazine - November 2008

Focus magazine - November 2008

The latest news from the team behind BBC Focus Magazine - a popular... More

The latest news from the team behind BBC Focus Magazine - a popular UK-based science and technology magazine. To find out more, visit http://www.focusmag.co.uk/ Less

Added 18 days ago    In Science

What causes poison ivy blisters?

What causes poison ivy blisters?

When people get a rash from poison ivy, their bodies are reacting t... More

When people get a rash from poison ivy, their bodies are reacting to a chemical called urushiol. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about poison ivy rashes. Less

Added 20 days ago    In Science

What causes poison ivy blisters?

What causes poison ivy blisters?

When people get a rash from poison ivy, their bodies are reacting t... More

When people get a rash from poison ivy, their bodies are reacting to a chemical called urushiol. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about poison ivy rashes. Less

Added 20 days ago    In Science

What are liquid crystals?

What are liquid crystals?

After the advent of liquid crystal displays, or LCDs, everybody now... More

After the advent of liquid crystal displays, or LCDs, everybody nowadays has at least heard the term 'liquid crystal'. The high-tech screens are everywhere: in computer monitors, cell phones, digital cameras, and calculators. In entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. Less

Added 20 days ago    In Natural

Hour 1, Jesse Marcel, Jr., Oct 25, 2008

Hour 1, Jesse Marcel, Jr., Oct 25, 2008

Guest Jesse Marcel, Jr., The Roswell Legacy - the Untold Story of t... More

Guest Jesse Marcel, Jr., The Roswell Legacy - the Untold Story of the First Military Officer at the 1947 Crash Site! The Only Authorized Version of the Marcels' Story! www.marceljr.com Less

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Hour 2, Nancy Ogren, Oct 25, 2008

Hour 2, Nancy Ogren, Oct 25, 2008

Guest Nancy Ogren with an Astrological Update, State of our World, ... More

Guest Nancy Ogren with an Astrological Update, State of our World, and Answers Listeners Questions. www.nancymillerogren.com Less

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Hour 1, Jesse Marcel, Jr., Oct 25, 2008

Hour 1, Jesse Marcel, Jr., Oct 25, 2008

Guest Jesse Marcel, Jr., The Roswell Legacy - the Untold Story of t... More

Guest Jesse Marcel, Jr., The Roswell Legacy - the Untold Story of the First Military Officer at the 1947 Crash Site! The Only Authorized Version of the Marcels' Story! www.marceljr.com Less

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