A doctor, known as Doctor Mike, answers various medical and health-related questions from his viewers. He explains that the sensation of wearing glasses when not wearing any is likely due to the brain's expectation of feeling the weight of glasses. He also discusses why taste buds seem to go crazy when someone is sick, attributing it to a congested nose affecting the sense of smell, which is closely linked to taste.
Doctor Mike shares his dog Bear's favorite snacks, including lamb ears and carrots, and recommends carrots as a healthy and safe option for dogs. He addresses a question about the study of dreams, revealing that it is called oneirology and is a field of study that can be distinguished from dream interpretation.
The doctor also answers questions about picking one's nose, stating that it can cause trauma, nosebleeds, and introduce bacteria into the nose. He discusses the possibility of medicine becoming ineffective due to evolving diseases, but notes that new medications and methods of fighting off viruses and bacteria are continually being developed.
Other topics include the possibility of getting a gallstone due to stress, the importance of not overusing antibiotics to prevent resistance, and the risks of taking medicine to lower a fever. The doctor also shares his personal experience of training for a half marathon and provides advice on how to break the habit of nose-picking.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A person's nose getting congested can affect their ability to smell, which in turn affects their sense of taste.
2. A congested nose can also cause mouth breathing, which can dry out the mouth and affect taste buds.
3. Drinking water can help move food along the digestive tract.
4. Drinking water can also expand the stomach, making a person feel fuller.
5. Some people believe that not drinking while eating can be better for digestion, but there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.
6. Oneirology is the study of dreams.
7. ECG (electrocardiogram) is also known as EKG, but ECG is the more commonly used term now.
8. The flu virus does not necessarily get stronger over time, but it does evolve to keep surviving.
9. Antibiotics can become less useful over time due to resistance, so it's recommended not to overuse them.
10. Doctors may ask about a person's sexual activity to gather more information for medical purposes.
11. Anything involving the genital region should be counted as sexual activity for medical purposes.
12. Gallstones can occur at any time, but a poor diet and stress can be contributing factors.
13. There is no specific temperature at which to take medicine to lower a fever, but if the fever is causing discomfort, it may be necessary to take action.
14. A low fever (100.5-102.5°F) can help the body fight off infection, but if it becomes uncomfortable, medication may be necessary.