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How many grams of carbs are recommended per day?
Grams of carbs recommended per day If you ARE trying to lose weight, 20 - 60 grams are recommended depending on your level of...
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What could cause sharp shooting pains in various parts of the body?
Sharp Shooting Pains shooting pains in body would probably be something to do with the nerves. This is probably harmeless but...
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Is it true that drinking too much water can be toxic?
Yes, it's called hyponatremia. A marathon runner in Boston died of hyponatremia a year or two back. It is very rare, and...
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Why would someone feel cold all the time?
Feeling Cold All The Time The tendency to feel cold is indicative of circulatory problems and issues, as it is blood flow which...
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What is a 'sling blade' or 'Kayser blade' used for?
A sling blade was used to cut tall grass and weeds before the modern machinery was invented. The Kayser blade has a long handle...
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Is it harmful to eat baby powder?
YES, It could be very harmful especially if it contains Talc! Answer You can make the choice about whether or not you use...
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What might make everything taste metallic or salty?
It may be a form of neuropathy caused by medications or an illness. You should report this to your doctor. Also, try Biotene...
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What parts of the body are most vulnerable to lightning damage?
Mainly, the heart and central nervous system Many victims of lightning strikes die from burns and heart failure, and non-fatal...
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What would cause your little finger to tingle?
Carpal tunnel syndrome would not cause tingling in little finger. The Ulnar nerve can cause numbness and tingling in the 4th -5th...
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What are the symptoms of a urinary tract infection aside from blood in the stool?
Urinary tract infection Symtoms include: dysuria-painful urination hematuria-blood in urine Increased frequency or urge to...
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Are fungal infections responsible for many 'undiagnosed' illnesses?
According to alternative medicine, the answer to your question is a big yes. Just type 'Candida' in a search engine, there is a...
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What is the recommended temperature and humidity for your home and for your bedroom when you are sleeping at night?
Temperature: 65-70 F degrees; with 65% humidity. Answer Surely this depends on what one is used to. I find sleep most...
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Why does the gland below the jaw swell when eating solid food?
You give very little detail so I cannot be certain what is happening here. Oral Health is a very important matter and should not...
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Can hemoglobin shots be hazardous to your health?
Hemoglobin cannot be hazardous to your health. Hemoglobin has an important role in transportation of oxygen to all the cells of...
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What dangers are associated with high concentrations of mercury in the body?
There are different levels of mercury poisoning, acute and chronic. Sudden exposure to high levels will cause breathing problems,...
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Can rubbing your body down with rubbing alcohol lead to pneumonia?
To this day if a patient is running an extremely high fever they will rub the patient from head to toe in rubbing alcohol and...
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Are cramps gas vomiting upset stomach diarrhea and weight gain symptoms of a digestive disorder?
Doctors will pass this off as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and there is no such disease (I had that confirmed by a...
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How many years does it take for hepatitis B and C to damage the liver completely?
The liver does regenerate, so the person would have to alter their lifestyle to make healthier choices. Such healthier choices...
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Is rubbing alcohol a harmful chemical?
Rubbing Alcohol Paraphrased from Wikipedia.org entries: Rubbing Alcohol is not necessarily a "harmful" chemical, but...
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How can you tell if your rabbit is a boy or girl?
N.B. this answer is now closed to further additions. The discussions page is the place for debate and discussion, not the answer...
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Is a chlorine system or a salt water system better for a Gunite pool?
[A salt pool is a chlorine pool, the salt is used to make chlorine.] A salt water system as stated above does use the salt to...
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Is bright yellow urine normal?
I would definitely rather be excreting excess vitamins in my bright yellow(normal) urine, than having Clear urine and vitamin...
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What can be done for water on the knee caused by falling down and hitting the knee?
I have recently suffered the same injury. My knee is puffy and noticeably swollen but with only slight pain and a tendency to...
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If you've been diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy is it a guaranteed death sentence?
I was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy in 2001. Leading up to the diagnosis I was getting more and more short of breath,...
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What does the term 'bolus' mean?
Bolus - a soft mass of chewed food that is ready to be swallowed. Bolus chase - is a set amount of medicine that is...
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What can be done for a painful blister on the side of the tongue that was caused by a virus?
WELL, I HAD ONE LIKE THAT BEFORE. GET A LIMON(green one), CUT IT IN HALF, GET ONE HALF OF IT AND ROB IT AGAINST THAT BLISTER...
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How do you stop craving for ice?
I have heard that craving ice is a sign of anemia. You should check with your doctor about that. I don't know how true it really...
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Is there a diagnosis or remedy for someone who falls asleep whenever he or she sits down?
{| ! align="left" | Sleep Apneoa | What is it? It is a sleep related breathing disorder that causes your body to stop breathing...
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Are IQ tests really accurate and are their results a reliable indicator of one's true level of intelligence?
Yes They were designed by psychologists and educators, who studied the way mental acuity relates to the potential to learn and...
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What causes moles?
Cause of Moles Sunlight Some scientists suspect that overexposure to ultraviolet light, including excessive sunlight, may...
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Can shingles outbreaks recur and if so for how long will they last?
Yes, shingles can recur. Shingles is a herpesvirus, specifically herpes zoster - the chickenpox virus. After a person is infected...
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If someone has been fighting the zoster virus for over a year is losing some hearing and sometimes needs oxygen to breath how can you make things better for her?
Sounds like a really bad set of circumstances. It's unusual to have zoster for a year, so I hope she is continuing to see a...
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Is sniffing or eating moth balls dangerous?
Its dumb! Put it like that. Answer Extremely dangerous, in some instances fatal. Mothballs consist of 100% Naphthalene or a...
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Can biting your tongue on the side cause a white bump and how long will it last?
It sounds like it's a canker sore. They are sometimes pretty painful, but aren't anything to worry about. They usually last...
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What could cause severe pain in upper left arm when turning to the left and reaching behind?
This sounds like a condition known as frozen shoulder. It is an inflamation of the lining of the shoulder joint, and causes...
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How can you stop eating raw rice?
Eating raw rice can depict two things you are either depressed of has some health defficiency (lacking in nutrient, it's more of...
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Is it normal to have white bits that look like pieces of skin in your urine?
It could be an early form of kidney stones. Calcium is white. It may be tissue flaking off from a fissure.I don't think it's...
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What is the life expectancy for someone with cirrhosis if diagnosed early and if all guidelines for treament are strictly followed?
It all depends how it has progressed and was ignored. The good news is, if caught early and you follow your doctor's...
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What could a small lump on the front right lower side of the neck be?
It could be a problem with your thyroid gland or a lymph node. Another possibility is that it could be a fatty growth called a...
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What should you do about a body odor problem?
You may have the genetic disease Trimethylaminuria, which causes bad body odor. Answer YOU SHOULD WASH UP AND PUT DEODERANT...
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What is the treatment for Addison's disease?
Addison's disease is a condition in which the adrenal cortex is destroyed resulting in reduced secretion of adrenal hormones....
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What toxic chemicals are in rubbing alcohol and how harmful are they to the human body?
The chemical makeup of the alcohol itself makes it dangerous. It causes severe gastric distrubances, and may even cause...
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How do you treat lie bumps on the tongue?
Hydrogen Peroxide as a mouthwash usually works! Answer ~I didn't have that, so I used Witch Hazel, I had like 10 of them on the...
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What would cause black marks growing in your toenails?
Nail fungus. It is easily treatable by seeing your doctor although I believe there may be an over the counter nail fungus...
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What personal qualities or skills do you need to be an obstetrician gynecologist or ob-gyn?
Brains and discipline. Get a science related bachelor's degree, apply to med school, do well enough to get a slot in a residency...
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What causes hands and fingers to cramp up and immobilize painfully?
most likely arthritis. there are water therapy classes, check out the arthritis foundation. focuses on movement of all joints...
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What is wrong if your boyfriend has little red spots on his tongue that don't hurt but doesn't know what they are?
It's probably from drinking alcohol. It's an irrittion of the tastebuds and will go away soon, very temporary and not contagious,...
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How can you double-check a source that claims to list good doctors and surgeons and dentists in Nogales Mexico?
Dental care abroad If you go abroad for dental care: -- Check with the appropriate government agency in the destination...
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Can Strattera cause rapid heart beat and chest pains?
I feel that i have a rapid heart rate on Strattera but no chest pain. My doctor felt that it was due to anxiety and not the drug...
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How do you get pneumonia?
Getting Pneumonia Some people get this disease when they have just gotten over a cold, or been out in cold weather too long. It...
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What are the top 10 leading causes of morbidity and mortality in infants in the Philippines in 2008?
I can't find the answer for the year 2007, but here's the statistics taken from DOH for the year 2003... Mortality 1. Heart...
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Why is noradrenaline used in the treatment of upper digestive tract hemorrhages?
this medication constricts the blood vessels, thereby decreasing/stopping the bleeding.
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Can you get rabies from blood coming from the animal's mouth or head if it comes into contact with a wound on your hand?
Yes, rabies is a blood born disease that can be transmitted by exposure to an open wound. Seek medical assistance immediately if...
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How precious is life?
Based on immediacy Stop breathing as much as you can. You will realize. Answer: A simple answer Life is as precious as...
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Will pills affect a man in the future?
really depends what pills to determine their effects. Everything you put in your body will have an effect, some short term,...
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Would you lose weight if you stopped eating solid foods for approximately 2-3 weeks and just drank a lot of water and Gatorade type drinks?
Exactly right. And losing muscle mass is what you do NOT want to happen. Ever heard of Leucine? It is proven to help your body...
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How hazardous can cat and dog urine fumes be to your health?
Be careful around cat feces if you are pregnant it harbours toxoplasmosis and is airborne and will harm your baby do not handle...
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What causes large ridges in your nails?
lack of calcium or protein. The ridges could also be a fungal infection. In most cases, it is not painful and your fingers and...
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What good things does ozone do?
The ozone in the earth's upper atmosphere uniquely absorbs UV-B from our Sun, which would otherwise directly damage the DNA of...
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Who invented the thermometer?
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian physicist, invented a basic water thermometer in 300056 AD. Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit...
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How do you find medical records on someone who died in early 1900's?
Nearly IMPOSSIBLE to do that. None of them are on any computer, and if they still exist, they are paper and in a dusty file...
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Is it true that diuretics can help clean your system out more quickly and efficiently than drinking just water?
IMO, diuretics should only be used with the approval of your doctor. I can't see how they would be any more helpful than simply...
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Can drinking too much water be bad for you?
Actually the likelihood of drinking too much water is very small. In most cases, you will NOT flush out water soluble vitamins or...
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Is it harmful to eat several spoonfuls of flour 5-6 times a day?
The condition of eating substances that are not considered part of a normal diet or at least not in the form in which they are...
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What can happen if you are exposed to large amounts of radiation?
Go to www.google.com and search for "radiation sickness"
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How long does it take to become eligible for health benefits in Canada if you are an American?
Need more info first,,,what province are you in???I am not sure but I think as long as you have a Ontario address you are...
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Should you be concerned if there is a brownish discharge on urination that occurs about once a week?
Yes, you should be concerned. Make an appointment with a Urologist.
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What does it mean when you have twitches in your eyelids middle finger index finger ring finger and forearm?
ANWSER Most likely the muscle tics are caused by stress or fatigue. Drinking lots of coffee or taking other stimulents could...
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What can ease the compulsion to bite your knuckes until they are painfully swollen?
Finger joints such as the knuckles are connected by tendons. Constant "aggravation" of a tendon will eventually create a...
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Is it safe to use household adhesive to repair a broken denture plate?
Glues often contain harmful chemicals and are not effective in the proper repair of dentures. I would recomend you to visit...
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Is sniffing rubbing alcohol dangerous?
I would think so. Why would you even be sniffing it?? Answer I guess people do it becuase it smells so good and do get sort...
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How have workplace safety regulations changed since World War 2?
CHECK OUT OSHA!!!!!!!
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Why can people not drink salt water?
No Salt Water For People You have to break this all of the way down to cells. When a cell takes in seawater, it also takes in...
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What would happen if you drank some rubbing alcohol?
Before you died, you would be permanently blinded. It's a very, very, very bad idea. Answer We just had a 9th grade...
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How do you answer what would make you stay or leave a company?
Yes. Answer You should have a clear understanding of the expectations and end goals. Stategies should be well thought...
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What are small red bumps on your lips that don't itch or hurt unless you pick at them and how do you get rid of them?
This can be caused by fevers and called "fever blisters." Also, if you are on any type of medication it is adviseable to see...
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What are the foundations of contractual liability?
Foundations of Contractual Liability Contractual liability is defined as liability that does not arise by way of negligence,...
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How can you find out about the health and safety implications of working with horses?
Probably the simplest way would be to contact your local Humane Society. They have information on all sorts of animals, how to...
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Why can't you lay down for 30 minutes after you take potassium pills?
You shouldn't lay down for 30 minutes after taking potassium supplements because you want to make sure that they are completely...
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What is a urinary tract infection?
It's bladder infection. It burns when you pee. It can cause back pain and stomach pain, and sometimes cause you to bleed.
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Can advertised gel products actually give you plumper fuller lips?
only temporarily. And by that I mean a few minutes. I have purchased these products before and all i noticed was my lips were...
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How much money does a phlebotomist earn?
The median expected salary for a typical Phlebotomist in the United States is $26,187. Answer Hourly wages paid to...
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Can holding your bladder affect your health?
Hi Brittany It not good to practice this method, but there are times everyone is "caught short" so we do. If you are at home...
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What is wrong when your arms and legs hurt when they are lightly squeezed feeling like they will bruise?
sounds like bad circulation, but I'm not sure what you could do about it. Do you get enough excercise?
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Does suboxone show in drug tests?
No it does not show up in regular drug test. Suboxone is a semisynthetic opioid analgesic. Since regular drug test only can test...
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Do you need an autopsy to be cremated?
No, but depending on the circumstances surrounding the death, an autopsy can be ordered by a coroner. In many jurisdictions,...
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How do you remove residual adhesive edges left when Band-Aids are removed?
Just use a little WD-40, or if that scares you, a little vegetable oil will do the trick.
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Why would someone crave vinegar after being sick from excessive vomiting?
To my knowledge this would be a matter of acidity in the stomach. When excessive vomitting occurs there is a loss of acid and...
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What is the Peter Pan Syndrome?
PETER PAN SYNDROME has been accepted in psychology and laypeople and, by some psychology professionals since the book "THE PETER...
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Why do some people never get tired?
The amount of sleep needed varies depending on the person. But if the person in question really never gets tired, they should...
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What is the sciatic nerve?
Sciatica is a condition involving pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by an injury to or compression...
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What does it mean if you crave flour and eat it once in a while?
This is a disorder called pica. It involves strong cravings for non-food items, such as: Dirt, clay Paint chips, plaster, chalk...
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What kind of paint would be safe to use for chest painting at a football game and not come off if you were sweating?
Have you tried the local party or costume stores. I've used their theatrical face paints during Halloween, but never painted my...
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Is there anything wrong with a 16-year-old who has Osgood Schlatter Disease and whose knee cracks everytime he bends it?
My Daughter has Asgood's too and was told by Specialist if it continues after the age of 17 then to return because they should...
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Does coffee stop your growth?
i dont think that coffee STOPS your growth, but stunts it. Coffee doesnt have the nutritional value that your body needs, thus...
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Can fever cause fever blisters on the tongue?
Yes, you can also get them on your top lip or bottom lip, on the inside and outside of them because of a fever. I get them most...
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Will you get a disease or disability if you masturbate or will it cause your children to be born deformed?
No. Have fun! ANOTHER ANSWER ALL of the FOLLOWING are FALSE! You won't be able to have children You will get sick Your child...
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Will food in a refrigerator be good if the electricity was out for at least 14 hours?
Probably.. you need to keep your refrigerator closed though. It will keep the cool inside. I had to do this sitting through...
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What does it mean if it burns when you pee?
Depends on what you did before peeing. Sometimes there's irritation after sex or vigorous activity. It can also be a sign of a...
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Is 70 percent rubbing alcohol harmful to inhale?
The percentage is irrelevant. Any substance that is inhaled has a direct effect upon the nasal passages, airway, lungs brain...
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