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Does BMR adjust and decrease in response to calorie restriction diets?
Is it possible for your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) to adjust in response to dieting for long periods of time? If this does happen how much can it go down? I have heard that BMR ranges from 1000 - 2500 calories. Assume that multivitamins and other…
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Disease and Conditions
What is the medical definition that determines when something is a disease or a condition? Some definitions in medical terminology say that for example asthma is a chronic disease while some other areas speak of diabetes as a chronic condition.
What…
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Do we have a general system of class of drugs that a layman can understand?
When I was reading the accepted answer in the Why do doctors prescribe steroid tablets even though they know the side effects? question, I noticed this phrase located in the second paragraph:
...if there is a single class of drugs...
I wonder what…
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Effects of commuting on health
I've been trying to figure out whether or not my commute may be affecting my health in a major way. Does commuting have an effect on health in any way? If so, does it matter how long the commute is, what kind of transportation (bus, train, or car),…
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Increase in acne during weight loss. Is it normal?
I'm 100kg male. I'm losing 1kg-2kg per week with cardio and diet. Recently I noticed an increase in acnes around my arm and back. Also my forehad is more oily than usual.
Are these changes normal for someone who is losing weight?
I am overweight…
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How to shave pubic hair and prevent razor burn and ingrown hair?
How to shave pubic hair and prevent razor burn and ingrown hair?
It seems that every time I try to shave my pubic hair (like a bikini line), I always make it look a lot worse than before shaving... I'd much rather have a few swaths of hair than…
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Wearing a corset
First of all, I am not an english native speaker, however I will try to explain my issue as clear as possible. I am not asking for any diagnosis, but to clarify my question I will share my personal story .
My work needs about eight hours daily …
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Are afternoon naps healthy?
I live in a hostel and I observe that in weekends, some of my friends are very desperate for an outing or a day trip. But there are some exceptional ones who like to sleep after their lunch, and it results in taking small naps in lectures…
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Is crunching sound in the neck normal?
Some people have a crunching (grating, cracking, popping) sound when they turn a head. Considering we're talking about long-term condition without any pain, is it considered a normal condition?
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Is there a complete cure for Limited Scleroderma?
One of my cousins is diagnosed with Limited Scleroderma. Is there a complete cure for it? If not, are there any suggestions on reducing the pain and lead a normal day-to-day life?
A wide range of suggestions and treatment methods were mentioned in…
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What causes smelly feet?
I suffer from smelly feet, which is very annoying particularly because I am in a new relationship.
I have tried many OTC/home remedies to prevent this, but this doesn't really help.
According to this website (NHS)…
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Foods/Drinks to avoid before and during a flight
I am a (recent) frequent flyer with at least 4 transatlantic trips/month. I have noticed that depending on the food I take just before or during the flight, this can have significant consequences on some intestinal symptoms (like bloating, fullness…
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Categorizing injuries under the Haddon Injury Control Model
I'm reading Overview of pediatric injury prevention: Epidemiology; history; application on UpToDate. It says:
The Haddon Injury Control Model, proposes that all injuries are attributable to five forms of energy (kinetic, chemical, thermal,…
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Is biking linked to erection- or fertility problems?
Is there any proven link between biking a lot and erection problems? Fertility problems?
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Why do guys develop "abs" more easily than girls?
Is there something different in the muscle structure for males vs. females? Or does it have to do with hormones?
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