Compared to girls, boys had 27 percent higher odds of preterm birth between 20 and 24 weeks’ gestation; 24 percent greater risk for birth between 30 and 33 weeks; and 17 percent higher odds for delivery at 34 to 36 weeks, the study found. Do you feel more tired whenRead More →
A trisomy and a monosomy are types of numerical chromosome abnormalities that can cause certain birth defects. Normally, people are born with 23 chromosome pairs, or 46 chromosomes, in each cell — one inherited from the mother and one from the father. What are Monosomies? Monosomy is the state ofRead More →
Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, is known for fighting free radical damage to skin cells and may help treat acne. Topical vitamin C products may improve hyperpigmentation and reduce acne-induced inflammation, but further research is necessary. Which vitamin C is best for acne-prone? La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Face Serum WhyRead More →
This gun-type uranium bomb, nicknamed Little Boy, weighed 9,700 pounds. The bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, August 6, 1945, at 8:15 AM. A B-29 dropped the bomb from 31,000 feet. The bomb exploded about 1,500 feet above the city with a force of 15,000 tons of TNT. What isRead More →
Heatstroke is a condition caused by your body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures. This most serious form of heat injury, heatstroke, can occur if your body temperature rises to 104 F (40 C) or higher. The condition is most commonRead More →
Cigar Smoking Can Cause Cancers Of The Mouth And Throat, Even If You Do Not Inhale. Cigar Smoking Can Cause Lung Cancer And Heart Disease. Tobacco Use Increases The Risk Of Infertility, Stillbirth, And Low Birth Weight. Cigars Are Not A Safe Alternative To Cigarettes. Is it bad to smokeRead More →
The medications most commonly associated with osteoporosis include phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, and primidone. These antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are all potent inducers of CYP-450 isoenzymes. Does atorvastatin affect bone density? Besides lipid-lowering effect of statins, they have been shown to have nonlipid lowering effects, such as improving bone health. An improvementRead More →
Drug paraphernalia charges are often differentiated between possession and distribution crimes. Possession crimes involve the personal use of drug paraphernalia, while possession or distribution charges involve selling or providing paraphernalia to others. How bad is drug paraphernalia? Penalties to HS 11364 Possession of paraphernalia (HS 11364) is a criminal misdemeanorRead More →
Question: Can alligators and crocodiles mate? Answer: No, they can’t. Although they look similar, they are genetically too far apart. Although related, they split into separate genera a long time ago. Are crocodiles more aggressive than alligators? Behavior. Crocodiles are often regarded as much more aggressive than alligators. While youRead More →
Cigarillos or Small Cigars: Tobacco wrapped in dried tobacco leaf or in any substance containing tobacco. These products are shorter and narrower than large cigars and contain about 3 grams of tobacco. … Popular brands include Black & Mild, Swisher Sweets, White Owl and Phillies Cigarillos. Are cigarillos 100% tobacco?Read More →