/oss/taxonomy/term/4642/all en /oss/article/medical-general-science/methylene-chloride-can-strip-paint-can-also-strip-years-your-life <p>The culprit in this heinous crime was methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane, a liquid that easily evaporates and can be readily inhaled. Even minimal inhalation can cause light-headedness and nausea, but more extensive exposure can cause respiratory depression and possibly fatal cardiac arrhythmia. The unfortunate victim had been refinishing the bathtub, a task that involves stripping off the old coating, a task at which methylene chloride is particularly adept.</p> Wed, 15 May 2024 04:03:26 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 9946 at /oss /oss/article/health-nutrition/why-does-coffee-make-you-poop <p>If you're anything like me, you can't start your day without a cup of coffee. However, if you're anything like me, about 20 minutes after that first cup has been drained, you can be found sitting on a porcelain throne, taking your first poop of the day.</p> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:00:07 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 8314 at /oss