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What are too high and too low levels of blood pressure?
At what blood pressure levels (either too high or too low) should I be alarmed and seek a doctor's advice?
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Why does my girlfriend have such smaller stools when we eat the same food?
My girlfriend and I have a fairly well-rounded diet. We eat a lot of vegetables, beans, and grains, some dairy and a moderate amount of meat (maybe one serving per day). I would assume our diet to be at least as high in fiber as the average or…
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What are the main causes of myopia?
Most internet sources when talking about the causes of myopia only tell some variation of the following taken from webmd:
People who are nearsighted have what is called a refractive error. In nearsighted people, the eyeball is too long or the…
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Myelin regeneration in Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (Children)
Does myelin fully regenerate after a demyelization disease as ADEM (Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis)? Does myelin always get damaged after an ADEM?
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Can epileptic seizures become life threatening?
Is there any chance of epileptic seizure becoming life threatening or fatal if proper care is not taken?
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Supplements: When and how to take them to maximize absorption
I switched to a vegetarian diet a while back, and I am now taking a few supplements consisting of common minerals, vitamins and omega-3's as a compliment to my regular diet.
When should I take the supplements to ensure that they are absorbed most…
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Notation for toilet visits
As I have sometimes diarrhea I want to start a habit of documentating my toilet visits every morning. I however don't know how to categories it.
Are their notation systems or categorisation scheme used by medical professional that are recommended…
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For long-term use: Non-Alcoholic Mouthwash vs Saltwater
Foreword: Please beware that I ask this question only for mouthwash with NO alcohol whatsoever; so please omit alcoholic mouthwashes (which can cause cancer).
Since my grandmother continues to develop cavities, she twice daily brushes, flosses,…
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Why lower gauge needles aren't used to draw blood for blood tests?
I am told that lower gauge needles (broader needles) are used during blood donation to minimize the damage to the RBCs. If the probability of damaging the drawn RBCs is greater with Higher gauge needles, then why are they used to draw blood for…
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What to substitute for milk, in search of sufficient calcium and nutrition?
In the above title, 'nutrition' is intended to mean the nutrients predominant in milk. (I'm not a biochemist; so I wrote this vaguely.)
The Dietitians of Canada assert that everybody of ages 19-50 need 1000 mg of Calcium daily. Please omit all…
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Is mint oil an effective remedy for headaches?
Mint oil is often refered to as a remedy for headaches, especially for migraine.
For example these articles from health magazines (Article 1, 2, 3), claim that you can reduce headache pains by:
applying a few drops of mint oil to the…
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Is there any risk from eating meals before/after HGH shots?
I'm undergoing HGH therapy, and I see a lot of conflicting information on the internet another whether or not it's truly bad to eat meals after/before the shots -- supposedly, it can increase the risk of diabetes because of the insulin spikes.
Is…
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Is using vegetable oil bad for a ketogenic diet?
I have read on various sources that vegetble oil is improper for a ketogenic diet. But I do not understand why.
If the fats are suppose to turn into ketones, which in turn are burned for energy instead of sugar, and since any oil is a fat, why…
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How to avoid snoring?
If someone is suffering from snoring for around 5 years, are there some remedies to avoid or control snoring? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Mechanical cardio resuscitation for asystole
We have great machines for shocking a heart out of various malfunctions.
But my understanding is that the only "machine" indicated for restarting a heart that has completely stopped (i.e., "flat-lined") is manual compression. I.e., even if you're a…
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