Episode 639
Why do bright lights make spots in my vision?
Plus, how far off is the horizon, and why is it always at eye-level? Also Covid-19 boosters and what makes hiccups happen...
May 15, 202322m 35s
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Show Notes
What are hiccups and what's the medical term for the phenomenon? How far to the horizon and why does it always appear to be at eye-level? What are lectins and are they harmful? What is pulmonary fibrosis, why does it happen and can it be cured? Why do bright lights make spots on my vision, and why does the colour change when I close my eyes? And as a 65 year old in good health and with 4 Covid-19 vaccines and one mild SARS-CoV-2 infection, do I need another Covid-19 booster?? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
hiccupssingultusdistance to the horizonlectinspulmonary fibrosisbright lightsCovid-19 vaccinescovid-19SARS-Cov-2sleepinsomniasleep requirements and age