How long does a noose have to be to kill yourself instantly?

Without the risk of being strangled to death, that sounds aweful, would breaking your neck from hanging be quick? also can you overdose and die from the sleep aid trazodone?

Posted on August 31, 2010 at 3:39 pm by Guest · Permalink · 2 Comments
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What is the worst parasitic worm you can get?

What parasite is the worst out there I’m not talking about silly little pinworms I mean deadly parasites that can cause you to stop breathing or lose you’re sight and can kill you if not treated immediately. What is the worm called and what is the worst it can do to you? What are the [...]

Posted on August 26, 2010 at 11:38 am by Guest · Permalink · 7 Comments
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FRANCE 24 Health – The science of sleep: Tired teens risk depression

HEALTH – The science of sleep : the quest for a perfect nights rest Tired teens risk depression Sleep sickness, Africas forgotten killer

Posted on August 17, 2010 at 2:26 am by Guest · Permalink · 2 Comments
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Is there proof of war crimes in the documents Wikileaks leaked?

Wikileaks is claiming there are war crimes present in the documents, if so, where? @ zuma, Yes I know leaking the documents puts innocent lives at risk, but Wikileaks is claiming the documents contain war crimes. @cbjack, Well it does seem that way, I keep hearing "war crime this, war crime that, WAR CRIMES" yet [...]

Posted on August 16, 2010 at 10:32 pm by Guest · Permalink · 3 Comments
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How long does HIV live in semen and is dried positive semen still infectious?

Hey guys have a question for you. Does anyone know how long HIV-positive semen is still infectious in a dried state? Say, as a hypothetical, there was dried HIV-positive semen on upholstery and it has gone uncleaned with any disinfection products. How long would it have had to dry and the virus die for someone [...]

Posted on July 4, 2010 at 5:38 am by Guest · Permalink · 3 Comments
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How is Toxic Shock exactly caused from tampon use?

I understand the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is related to tampon use, but I don’t understand exactly what causes it. Is it caused when there is a dry tampon for nothing to absorb being in you for too long, or when a full tampon is not taken out in time? So, ladies, if [...]

Posted on July 1, 2010 at 2:38 pm by Guest · Permalink · 2 Comments
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Is eating rice and noodles a risk for diabetes?

Most of the time, I eat rice and noodles along with vegetables and lean meat as a part of my culture. (chicken and fish) I heard that rice and noodles could lead to diabetes. Is this true? Also, I eat a lot of fruits at home, and excercise regularly.

Posted on June 15, 2010 at 11:38 am by Guest · Permalink · 7 Comments
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Is it safe to cook with alchohol while taking Metformin?

I take 250 mg of Metformin per day. I know that I shouldn’t drink while taking this medication because of the risk of Lactic Acidosis. But I was wondering if I can cook with it. I know that alcohol evaporates when it’s heated, but is it actually that alcohol that causes Lactic Acidosis or some [...]

Posted on May 24, 2010 at 6:02 pm by Guest · Permalink · 2 Comments
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What is my cancer risk after having a benign tumor removed along with the ovary it was on?

I had abdominal surgery to remove a benign tumor from one of my ovaries. My doctor said the ovary had to be removed and one of my tubes had to be removed because they were abnormal. I was wondering, with a strong family history of female cancers and having this happen to me what my [...]

Posted on May 18, 2010 at 1:19 am by Guest · Permalink · 4 Comments
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Is Investigative Journalism a dangerous Career at times?

I have always thought investigative journalism was the most interesting career option in the media industry. In this age corruption is running rampant, it’s very important to have integrity in our media so the public can get pure unadulterated truth, even if it hurts a few people. I’d plan to stay in the US and [...]