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Is Cow Milk unhealthy?
My Vegan friend tells me that dairy products and cow milk are actually unhealthy.
He says that drinking milk increases the risk of getting cancer and that it actually impedes the bone's intake of calcium due to it being acidic.
Is consuming dairy…
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Is it advisable to wear UV protected swimsuit that covers arms and legs for skin protection to an outdoor swimming pool?
Is it advisable to wear UV-protected swimsuit that covers arms and legs for skin protection to ward off skin cancer?
Or is it too paranoid, given that most men and women wear swimming trunks / bikinis / swimsuits?
The sun provides benefits such…
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If I mix 3 liters of water with 3 liters of kool-aid and drank it throughout the day, did I get my daily water intake?
I've asked this question during conferences, around the office, etc. and the answer is always debated with split results. 50/50'ish yes and no.
History: During a physical, when it was time to cough, I looked dead ahead and there was a daily water…
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Does Dextromethorphan actually suppress coughing?
I had a pretty annoying dry cough a while ago following a cold. In the list of incredients for a cough syrup that I used, it said:
Each 5 mL or 1 teaspoonful (tsp.) contains:
DM | Cough Suppressant: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (15 mg): Controls…
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What is "FMD" or Fasting-mimicking diet?
Can someone provide a concrete example of what this diet is?
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Why drinking unflavored sparkling water has such an aggressive effect on teeth?
I would say it because of the erosion of the enamel by its carbonated acid, but is it really the case?
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Pacemaker and MRI
Is it safe for patients with pacemakers to have MRI? Although earlier it used to be said that patients with pacemakers should not have MRI, but apparently some recent data says it is not that dangerous (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/829046).…
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Mechanism of retrograde propagation of arterial thrombi
Quoting from _Robbins Basic Pathology 9th ed.
Thrombi are focally attached to the
underlying vascular surface and tend to propagate toward
the heart; thus, arterial thrombi grow in a retrograde direction from the point of attachment, while…
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Do most people actually manage to drink 2 litres of water a day?
So, I try to drink a decent amount of water. But I can't drink anywhere near 2 litres a day (which apparently is the recommended daily intake).
I do drink quite a few cups of coffee. And I'm aware that, contrary to belief, cups of coffee do actually…
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How to mesure body temperature correctly?
I own a Geratherm thermometer. And the instructions say to hold it under the armpit for 4 minutes.
When i follow the instructions, then my body temperature is 36,7 (not sick). I figured that holding the thermometer for 10 minutes should give even a…
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What resources are available to identify oral medication?
What databases are available to visually identify oral medication found without packaging? Are there different databases for US, European, Far East, etc?
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Medical puzzle: can blood flow in arteries be non-pulsatile?
Recently there have been questions on blood pressure and pulse pressure on this forum. Can the blood flow in arteries of a living human be non-pulsatile (i.e. not producing a pulse)? That is, the flow is continuous and at constant pressure, the…
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Are flashing bike lights likely to cause a seizure?
I see warnings on a variety of things, such as video game,
stating that
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights ...
(Quote from: X-Box 360 Photosensitive Seizure…
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Perforated Eardrum Issue
A few weeks ago while I was swimming, a wave crashed into my left ear and it felt like there was water in my ear. Later, that day while I was cleaning my nose, I realized air goes out. It can hear as well as my other ear, but when I use headphones…
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How does one manage sarcopenia as one ages?
Sarcopenia is an almost inevitable accompaniment of aging, and we know that reduced physical strength leads to increased morbidity. For example failing the sitting rising test can predict increased mortality of 500% over 5 years.
Is there good…
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