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Does a cancer survivor have a higher than average risk of future cancer?
With no recurrence five years after treatment, does a person have average risk of a future cancer ( considered in context of the persons demographics )? Would the risk be affected by the type of treatment of the original cancer ( chemo, radiation,…
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Can dental scaling cause gum recession?
If even forceful brushing which may cause a little bleeding can lead to gum recession, then why not dental scaling, which can often make the whole mouth bloody?
If scaling is done every 6 months (as dentists advise, if I understand correctly), then…
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Is it possible to be allergic to corn but not popcorn?
Is it possible for a person to be allergic to one subspecies and not another of the same parent species? For instance, can a person be allergic to sweet corn but not popcorn (both subspecies of Zea mays)? Are subspecies different enough from one…
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Why could standard demineralized water be harmful?
Aside from the obvious (electrolyte loss), why could standard demineralized water be harmful?
If you buy the usual demineralized water at the hardware store (for car batteries, steam irons, …) sometimes there's a warning from the manufacturer like…
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Read an article, aquire a disorder
What is the term for the tendency to read an article, selectively identify with certain symptoms, and then conclude "I must have that".
ex: Bipolar Disorder, ADD, allergy to gluten, etc.
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What is the process for removing moles (cancerous or non-cancerous) from skin?
Moles are underneath or in the deeper parts of the skin I believe. Do they use lasers or something? How do they prevent or try to prevent scarring?
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How soon can you know if you will have twins, triplets and can one increase this chance?
I have also heard that IVF and other non-intercourse related methods can do this. IE you can ask the IVF clinic to split the eggs before insertion?
How soon do you know from a natural birth too? Can one increase their chance? Certain foods?
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Is this study linking RFR and Cancer valid?
Came across this study on sciencedaily.com that was a review of the results from a hundred other RFR studies and they determined that there is a definitive link between radio frequency radiation and cancer through the oxidative stress RFR places on…
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Is the Zimnitsky Urine Test used in the West at all? What tests are used instead?
The Zimnitsky Urine Test (Проба по Зимницкому) is a test used in Russia to assess the kidneys' capacity for concentration of urine.
Here's one English-language description (choose "select all" because some of the text is the same color with the…
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Is having 3 whole eggs at breakfast harmful?
Last couple of day I have been having 3 whole eggs scrambled with around 2 tea spoon soybean oil in breakfast. Some friends of mine told me having 3 whole eggs is harmful for my health. I understand that it may increase my cholesterol. But in my…
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How does exercise improve health?
Particularly, it is often stated that exercise is good for battling heart disease and controlling blood pressure. Does anyone have any insight on how/why exercise does this? Thanks.
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What is the link between elevated estrogen and lowered alkaline phosphatase?
This Wikipdia-article lists several conditions or diseases that may lead to reduced levels of alkaline phosphatase (AP).
Among them are:
postmenopausal women receiving estrogen therapy because of aging
taking oral contraceptives (the linked study…
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Health risk associated with living close to a power line: Cancer risk & exposure to electromagnetic field
Is there reason to be concerned about living in a home/apartment that is directly facing a power line?
A google search (general and google scholar) seems to suggest that there is minimal risk but I have also come across some information indicating…
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Crohn's disease and naproxen
Naproxen has some side effects, for example:
upset stomach, mild heartburn or stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation;
But can it be responsible for ulcerative colitis or a Crohn's desease flare?
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What health information does saliva contain?
Lets say I spit in a tube and send it into a lab for analysis. My question is, what kind of things can a lab detect in my spit? I know they can get your DNA for example. Or you can get some selection of bacteria in your mouth and stomach.
What else?…
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