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Basic Questions regarding Long-COVID from COVID Symptom Study app
The study Attributes and predictors of Long-COVID: analysis of COVID cases and their symptoms collected by the Covid Symptoms Study App is a prospective observational cohort study of COVID-19 symptoms ...
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Could COVID-19 be less "dangerous" by the pass of the time?
Could COVID-19 be less "dangerous" by the pass of the time, say for instance, on August?
By dangerous I mean, less aggressive in terms of the symptoms, mortality, less probability of caught the virus,...
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What are the long-term consequences of binge drinking?
The CDC has a somewhat confusing [for me] page on alcohol. First, they classify binge drinking as excessive drinking:
Excessive drinking includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, and any drinking by ...
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Is the increased intraocular pressure from playing wind instruments damaging to the eye?
People who play wind instruments often practice for hours every day. Some studies (this one as well) mentioned that intra-ocular pressure (IOP) raises during play. Some other studies measured a raise ...
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Why not use epinephrine in heart failure?
In a situation where a patient's heart isn't strong enough for surgery, why isn't it common for a doctor to give the patient epinephrine before the surgery? Do the effects of epinephrine not last long ...
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How long is zinc sun block effective?
I am using "Eucerin Daily Protection, face lotion SPF 30" with zinc. The label says it is effective for 24 hours of moisturization. But does not say how long the SPF is good for. I realize that zinc ...
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What happens if pus is not drained from an abscess?
What will happen if the pus is not drained out of an abscess? Will it stay there forever or will the body get rid of it automatically?
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What are the long term effects of Dexedrine (for adult ADD)?
Dexedrine is a common treatment for ADD in adults. It is a stimulant that helps with focus and engagement in their work.
But it is an amphetamine and thus has potential for chemical dependence.
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Elderly Father Takes Prevacid for last 20 years, seems to do more harm, how to stop [closed]
Note: Requesting guidance on how to approach, not medical advice.
My Dad is in his early 70s and has taken Prevacid once a day for nearly 20 years.
After eating food would come up after an hour. ...
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Do concussions affect children more profoundly than adults?
Concussions are a serious matter no matter what age you are. Of course innumerable factors are at play, but in general, do concussions affect children more profoundly than they do adults? In other ...
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Is it safe to use magnesium hydroxide as an anti-perspirant?
Is it safe in the long-term to use magnesium hydroxide (commonly known as "milk of magnesia") as an anti-perspirant?
I can find some informal descriptions using magnesium hydroxide as a deodorant, ...
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Meta analyses on vegetarian diet
I am looking for long or short term study (preferably meta analysis) about effects of vegetarian or vegan diet on mortality, cardiovascular risks and cancer risks.
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Are there any negative health effects associated with breathing in air surrounding sulphur hot springs?
Are there any negative health effects associated with breathing in air surrounding sulphur hot springs?
I would be interested in what sort of gaseous compounds might be found in such air, which might ...
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Is sleeping 6 hours (or less) a day harmful for health? [closed]
Currently I am sleeping about 6 hours a day (or a bit less than that): from midnight to around 6 AM. I usually not feel sleepy after I wake up (and the neighborhood of where I just moved into is quite ...
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how long can H.Pylori last if not cured?
Is it possible for H.Pylori to last for 10 years if not cured properly?
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Accidental hickeys: How long do hickeys last? How to prevent the development of them next time?
I accidentally gave my long-term boyfriend of 4 years several hickeys on his neck this weekend. We make out all the time, and I've never given him hickeys before (never desired or thought about ...
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What happens if you use teeth-whitening strips too often? [closed]
Most whitening strips instruct the user to apply them only once every 6 months. What negative effects could occur if I used them once every 4 months instead?
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After recovering from a cold, I always wake up with some phlegm in my throat
I used to never have to clear my throat after waking up, but around 4 months ago I caught a cold that took a long time to clear up.
Now when I wake up, I always find that my throat needs clearing. It ...
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What happens when you take a whole monthly dose of zinc just once per month?
When it comes to Vitamin D3 supplementation there are studies that give a patient a big dose of 50,000 UI once per month. What happens when I take a similar approach to supplementing zinc?
Are there ...
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Albuterol risks for long-term use
I have a friend with a child who is experiencing coughing fits apparently due to exercise-induced asthma. A doctor has recommended Albuterol. Since the child is active every day in sports, it would ...
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Is drinking tap water safe in Île-de-France on a long term?
I work in Île-de-France (a region in France mainland), Orsay to be precise.
I would be here atleast for 2 years.
Should I be concerned of the long term health issues by drinking
tap water on a ...
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Will smoking about 10 cigarettes per year over about 50 years virtually do anything to your health?
So I don't smoke but I am wondering if someone were to say smoke about 10 cigarettes per year from about age 20 to age 70, would it affect their health in any way? Would they still be more prone to ...
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long term effects of TB
I contracted and suffered from TB when I was 3 years old and apparently it was an acute case because as my mother said they feared for my life. The disease was cured and I have had no sequels or long ...
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Upper body exercises in limited space
I'm recovering from a serious COPD exacerbation, and want to start building my upper body strength; my goal is both to increase the strength of my chest muscles for breathing, as well as reduce my O2 ...
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Is It OK to take vitamin tablets every day for long time? [closed]
What is the effect of taking vitamins tablets everyday for a long time? Will that make a person healthier? or harm the kidney? What if a person took them for about three or four months, Can He stop ...
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Marijuana effects on body
I have looked online but can't find a clear answer. If you eat cannabis, what are the negative effects on the body. Most effects I see online are from smoking the cannabis. But not to much about ...
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Which cookware is best from health perspective?
Cookwares are made up of various materials. Which cookware is best from health perspective? Please include anodised aluminium and stainless steel in your answer.
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Heartbeat pulse strength vs Alcohol
Recently the elevator got broken at my place and it's been a few days of using stairs. I live on the 5th floor.
I noticed.. actually I didn't notice anything when going up and down the stairs during ...
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Research paper on living in areas with fresh air after living for more than 20 years in polluted area and impact on health
Are there any reasearch paper which shows impact on health for the person which is moving from the city with high air pollution to the areas with more fresh air (like countryside)?
Below are 2 main ...
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Traumatic mydriasis (dilated pupil) information
How and when (if its possible) to say that traumatic mydriasis is going to be healed or stay forever?
Is there some specific signs or nobody can say that?
Is there any statistic data about it (...
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Effects of not sleeping at night
I have got some exams coming up, and I am kinda short on time. So, I am planning to stay up for a couple of nights for studying. What effects will this have(both positive and negative). Thanks 🙂
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how electromagnetic fields affect brain activity?
I have been investigating for an half hour in the Internet and I think there are not many reliable pages in my ignorant opinion so this is my question: is it possible to have hallucinations caused by ...
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Does time in an incubator as a newborn have long lasting effects?
Are children who were born and then were in an incubator normal compared to children who weren't? I ask because I was. How many children were in an incubator in the past (from 1980 to now)?
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Decrease in mathematical creativity due to weed
I had been smoking cannabis since last year and I think I've undergone a decrease in mathematical creativity.
I used to get a lot of ideas about how to tackle a math problem and was a somewhat good ...
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How harmful would it be to the spine if you were sleeping on a soft rug for a prolonged period of time?
If you were sleeping on a soft rug for a prolonged period of time, how detrimental would it prove to your back? I read somewhere that it is not advisable to sleep on a soft rug for a long period of ...
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What are the health effects of drinking 1 beer a day?
What are the health effects of drinking 1 beer a day? How bad would this be for my body and would areas of my health and life would this affect? Long term as well as short term.
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How bad is the pollution when living right on a road with heavy bus traffic?
I'm considering renting an apartment on the first floor right on a boulevard with a heavy bus traffic. The main air supply to the apartment is from that road, so it's pretty obvious you get a lot of ...
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Is there a survey on the effect of smoking mariujana to human health?
There is a wide belief that smoking mariujana cures some mental and physical diseases, and actually has no harm to your health.
A large portion of these people are those who really trust scientific ...
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Exercise-Induced Asthma Daily Medication Use Short and Long Term Effects?
I have Exercise-Induced Asthma.
I only feel satisfied when I'm either exhausted or when my muscles won't push any further.
In general I don't like medication, I've always at least tried to have my ...
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Mistakenly took Atarax
Title. Mistankenly took one 25mg dose of Atarax about 4h ago. Started feeling very... tired, and still do.
When will the effect wear off? I can't work like this...
Any 'risks' from having taken ...
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Are there any long-term health benefits/ disadvantages of wearing socks, especially woolies?
Are there any long-term health benefits/ disadvantages of wearing socks, especially woolies ?
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How good, and for how long, can endorphins really make you feel?
It seems to be common knowledge that exercise makes your body produce endorphins that make you feel good, but that is a vague idea.
What amount of exercise does one need to have to achieve optimal ...
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Water filter (expired)
In public places, including public library, free drinking water systems are normally provided for public. Not all water filter system has water filter indicator light to let everyone knows when the ...
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How carcinogenic are neoprene coated dumbbells?
I have read in many places online that neoprene coated dumbbells may cause cancer. Just how carcinogenic are they? Would normal use of said dumbbells (say less than one hour per day) be of any risk?
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How to deal with oral habit?
I often eat some snacks when I'm at PC, usually chips or something unhealthy. I've recently decided to change this a bit to some healthier alternative. Sunflower seeds are great, because some 80g bag ...
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Any scientific evidence supporting positive effects from listening to binaural beats?
Is there any peer-reviewed scientific evidence supporting positive effects from listening to binaural beats?
If so, what types of binaural beats, and what were the positive effects?
Have any ...
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Does soy milk help prevent cancer?
In this TED Talk the speaker describes the anti-angiogenic properties of soy extract for cancer prevention. I am lactose intolerant, so I was about to give soy milk a try anyway, but I'm wondering how ...
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What are the pros and cons of various negative ion generators for health benefits?
I've come across quite a few in my research but I'm hoping to hear from someone who's had more experience. I work with computers and digital displays in my room that leave cations in the air (and I'm ...
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Should I be concerned if I suffer insomnia but still am still largely functional the next day?
My definition of insomnia: take more than 4 hours of sleep, and/or sleep less than 4 hours a day.
I have difficulty in finding sleeps at night, however when I wake up the next day, I am still full ...
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Dangers of the OJ diet?
I've seen the Orange Juice Diet mentioned in the media a couple of times over the years, and I wanted to find out the positives and negatives.
What are the benefits and drawbacks of this diet when ...