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How to cope with compulsive teeth-brushing?
I brush my teeth for 15-20 minutes and it's really annoying. I simply don't know how to force myself into cleaning them for a shorter time.
I might have OCD, because when I clean my teeth I keep feeling that some part is not cleaned enough and have…
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Can all medicines be stopped after treatment by angioplasty?
Angioplasty (balloon dilatation of blocked arteries with or without stent placement) is often performed for heart diseases like angina. Does angioplasty means that person is fully cured? Do patients need to take medication (tablets, capsules etc)…
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Does the pre-ejaculate of man contain sperm?
BeforePlay writes in 8 Pregnancy Prevention Myths: Busted:
there’s also pre-ejaculate to worry about, which does indeed contain sperm and can lead to pregnancy
KinseyConfidential writes in Q&A: Can You Get Pregnant From Pre-Cum? :
Sexuality and…
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Is asthma a disease?
Our family doctor said that asthma is not a disease, is he right?
I already searched and found every where asthma called as disease. Like http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/what-is-asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that makes…
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Is dry urine sterile?
I'm male, and I've noticed that when I urinate, there's sometimes a small amount of splatter which hits my legs and pants. I try to avoid this, but it seems impossible to avoid entirely.
Once dry, is this splatter potentially harmful to me or…
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How likely is it for someone to develop a serious allergy in adulthood ?
I always am slightly afraid of food which I know contains allergens, as although I have never had a serious allergic reaction to anything, one of my friends suffers from them. Is there any real (let's say greater than one in a million) probability…
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Do clear aligners really work?
My lower jaw is not perfectly aligned, especially the canine teeth(lower jaw) are a bit crumpled. I will turn 21 next month and opting for braces is not a viable choice for me. Someone, suggested me clear aligners (Invisalign). I want to know if…
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Is tomato paste healthier than fresh tomatoes?
I frequently hear that fresh foods are more healthy than processed food.
FoodProcessing published an article claiming:
Researchers at the University of Missouri found that processed tomato products fed to rats have better cancer-fighting benefits…
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Is Glue on Chocolate and other Wrappers Safe/ Edible?
Is the glue from the wrappers on chocolate bars (Yorkie for example) and other foods safe to eat and consume (sometimes it gets stuck on the product)?
I tried researching but came up blank... I am also sure there was a worldwide feud about this not…
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What are the risks of using a penile stretcher?
What are the risks of using those devices? And how can you prevent risks and problems, or recognize them before its too late? I'm seriously considering buying one of those, and using it for about 10 hours daily for approximately 6 months.
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Standing up while deeply inhaling can cause a blood pressure fall?
Someone told me a few months ago of a technique to stop hiccups. When I followed the simple instructions given to me at that time it was extremely effective.
Recently, I tried to reproduce the technique:
breathed in while squatting down, placing…
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What factors affect sleep propensity?
What environmental and personal factors affect the amount of time it takes to fall to sleep? How can some people go to bed in 5 min where others take an hour?
Some factors I’ve thought about include:
Temperature
Habits/upbringing
Screen time
Sun …
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How do we differentiate the truncus coeliacus from the superior mesenteric artery?
How do we differentiate the the truncus coeliacus from the superior mesenteric artery when looked at from an MRI in the axial plane? For example, the images that I attached, how can I differentiate 8 from 51? I cannot see a difference. (Source of…
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Possible iron/protein defeciency in vegetarians
Is it possible for vegetarians who eat plenty of dairy food to have iron or protein deficiency?
Are there other demonstrable health benefits from eating small amounts of shellfish? Or is there evidence it can be bad for health in the way red meat…
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Unsaturated fat and inflammation
I am confused that while researching about unsaturated fat, some sources say it is anti-inflammatory, while some sources say it is associated with inflammation. Does it still have mixed results or am I reading it…
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