It is possible to pull the iron out of cereal using a standard magnet, but you’ll get much better results using a neodymium magnet.

The reason your cereal becomes soggy is density and diffusion, according to Mr. Q’s “The Science of Breakfast.” That means the density of your cereal and the density of your milk don’t cooperate well. This causes diffusion, meaning your cereal absorbs the milk.

One cereal with an iron content of 25% – 75% DV. One cereal with an iron content of 75% DV or more. Any other kind of cereal you like!

Summary: Prolonged exposure to low-level magnetic fields, similar to those emitted by such common household devices as blow dryers, electric blankets and razors, can damage brain cell DNA, according to researchers in the University of Washington’s Department of Bioengineering.

A magnetic field that changes quickly in time will induce currents in your body. If strong enough, this causes electricity and heating and can electrify or burn you to death.

Although they have been used in various diagnostic devices in the health sector and as therapeutic tools, magnets are potentially harmful to the body and pose increased risk of accident.

Studies confirm these treatments are ineffective for arthritis pain. Magnet therapy or wearing copper jewelry may seem attractive for easing your arthritis pain simply and inexpensively. But studies confirm these treatments are ineffective for arthritis pain.

Laboratory studies suggest that electric and magnetic field exposure may affect heart rate and heart rate variability. Epidemiologic evidence indicates that depressed heart rate variability is associated with reduced survival from coronary heart disease as well as increased risk of developing coronary heart disease.

If you put a magnetic field near your body, it’s believed things will go back to normal. Ions like calcium and potassium help your cells send signals. In tests, scientists have seen magnets change how these ions act.

Magnetic nanoparticles (tiny magnetic particles 1-1000nm in size) are used in many different areas of research. Scientists have been able to kill pathogenic bacterial cells of Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of infections, by pumping them full of magnetosomes and applying magnetic heat.

Small magnets, like those found in magnetic building sets and other toys, can kill children if two or more are swallowed. This traps the magnets in place and can cause holes (perforations), twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning (sepsis), and death.

Magnets have no healing properties. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) employs very strong magnetic fields, far stronger than a household magnet can produce, and yet MRI’s have no direct effect on the health of the patient (an MRI may have an indirect effect as a diagnostic tool).

Researchers have shown that a mild magnetic field can cause the smallest blood vessels in the body to dilate or constrict, thus increasing the blood flow and suppressing inflammation, a critical factor in the healing process.

Magnetic healing products come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from wrist and ankle jewelry to Velcro wraps to magnet-filled pads to fit on your bed. Wraps and jewelry can be placed in several spots on your body, including feet, ankles, knees, hips, back, hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, and forehead.

Two physicists searching for a novel way to prevent heart attacks and strokes have discovered that strong magnetic fields can dramatically reduce the thickness, or viscosity, of blood flowing through a tube.

Researchers saw a long-lasting drop in blood pressure following exposure to high magnetic fields.

Overall, there is no convincing scientific evidence to support claims that magnets can relieve pain of any type. Some studies, including a recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial for back pain, suggest the possibility of a small benefit from using magnets for pain.