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Cannibalistic rattlesnakes eat dead offspring

Cannibalistic rattlesnakes eat dead offspring Every mom knows that pregnancy and birth really sap your energy. To get some back, many rattlesnake mothers will eat some of their non-surviving offspring, a new study finds. This postpartum cannibalism helps the mother regain strength for her next reproductive effort, researchers report. A lack of information on cannibalism… Seguir Leyendo Cannibalistic rattlesnakes eat dead offspring

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Blocking trigger points may stop cluster headaches

Blocking trigger points may stop cluster headaches Excessive sensitivity apparently plays a role in cluster headaches, and blocking the hypersensitive muscle trigger points with local anesthetic may be beneficial in treating the condition, according to results published in the journal Head & Face Medicine. Cluster headaches cause sudden, severe pain, often centered in one eye.… Seguir Leyendo Blocking trigger points may stop cluster headaches