January 5, 2019

Why do I start sneezing when I step into sunlight?

You must have a ‘’photic sneeze reflex,’’ a condition that causes you to sneeze uncontrollably when suddenly exposed to bright light. About one in five people […]
January 5, 2019

Why do my arms or legs tingly when I lie on them?

Roll onto your arm in your sleep and you’ll likely wake up to find it numb and lifeless, as if it wants to sleep in. Then […]
January 5, 2019

How do I taste my food?

Your tongue bristles with tiny bumps called taste buds: chemical receptors that interpret flavors and transmit that information to your noggin. Our sense of smell also […]
January 5, 2019

Why do I have a sense of taste?

Scientists have determined that the human tongue is attuned to several flavors: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, savory (think soy sauce), and possibly fat. Telling the difference […]