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The Father of HandWashing

Medical Trivia: The Father of Hand-Washing had a Tragic Life

March 12, 2021 by Dr. Eeks
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Medical Trivia: Till Death Do Us Part? Nah.

February 16, 2021 by Dr. Eeks

Medical Trivia time! What happens when a beautiful woman with TB comes to see a radiology tech? Something far outside the boundaries of your imagination. The interesting thing about this piece of trivia is that the man continued to see patients during the day, as a radiology tech, while “she” waited for him at home, …

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How the CIA Hurt Public Health

Medical Trivia: How the CIA Hurt Public Health

February 14, 2021 by Dr. Eeks

Hey guys, if you enjoy these “Medical Trivia” bits, just a reminder that they are all collected in one spot in my Instagram Highlights section. Not many people know this one below. This tidbit of trivia is interesting to think about right now, when the government is REALLY encouraging us all to get the COVID …

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Medical Trivia: Never Question the Science? ;)

February 5, 2021 by Dr. Eeks

To see more of these, you can find them on my Instagram page! For more of these, you can find them on my Instagram Page.  Take care everyone! Eeks ( Erin)  :)

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Thalidomide Babies

Medical Trivia: The Woman Who Spared US

January 28, 2021 by Dr. Eeks
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Medical Trivia: What Really Ailed Tiny Tim?

December 26, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

This is a fun medical trivia tidbit, mostly because millions of people watch A Christmas Carol during the holiday season. While Tiny Tim IS a fictional character, his symptoms portray an actual illness. Here’s what the experts think: And…here is ONE more medical trivia piece for the holidays. How many people get injured by Christmas …

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Medical Trivia: STDS and Poetry

December 8, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

Most of the time, sex is associated with poetry. But at least one STD is. Ladies and Gents, for your next dinner party ( virtual or not), you can wow your guests with the below tidbit. Also, if you are interested in my collection of Medical Trivia tidbits thus far, you can find them in …

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Medical Trivia

Medical Trivia: The People Who Couldn’t Stop Dancing

November 14, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

I’ve been a bit behind in my medical trivia posts, but here’s another one for you guys to mule over:

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Medical Trivia: The Case of the Wrong Monkey

October 10, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

More medical trivia coming your way!  I hope you guys enjoy these as much as I enjoy sharing them. I thought this one was especially interesting, since we’re in the throes of a pandemic and vaccine research is in the news. It shows how one altruistic and seemingly scientific move from a well-respected and esteemed …

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The Only Woman to Survive Rabies

Medical Trivia: A Miracle or Science?

September 14, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

Hi guys! I’m reposting my “Medical Trivia” bits from my Instagram page. If you like them, there is a “Medical Trivia” Highlights section on my Insta page, and you can check them all out there! I think these are fun, and I enjoy posting them, so hope you enjoy reading them. – Erin

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Medical Trivia: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

September 8, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

A little Medical Trivia to start your Monday. ;)  ( At least it’s Monday when I’m posting this.) To read more of these, follow my Instagram page. I have them all neatly organized in a “Highlights” Section. By the way, Lewis Carroll and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a great case study for psychology too.

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Medical Trivia

Medical Trivia: The Orange Man

September 1, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

Hey guys, So I started a new category here on the blog and on my Instagram page: Medical Trivia! Why am I doing this? Because I get a little buzz, I’ll call it my “Nerd Buzz,” every time I stumble across an interesting or elusive medical or health fact. I decided not to keep these …

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Dr. Eeks

Dr. Eeks runs bloomingwellness.com and writes most of the blogs. She is a public health consultant & contractor, wrote the book Manic Kingdom, and hosts the Causes or Cures Podcast.

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