S.SangeethaChennai ANSWER: Intake of common salt is primarily related to the development of hypertension 9HT, which is a major risk factor for the development of heart attack called Coronary Heart Disease(CHD). For many diseases, the disease agent ... more

Absolutely, positively, yes! I go into this more and more in each book. I won't give away the plots, but the danger of the tactical nuclear fighting spilling over onto land, or of escalating into intercontinental strategic H-bomb war, is ever- ... more

In some cases, a blood pressure of 130/80 can represent preeclampsia, whereas others might not be diagnosed until their pressure reaches much higher numbers. The reason for the variation is that every woman has her own unique blood pressure. Some ... more

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is the most common type of arrhythmia observed in children, especially in newborns. Infants with severe SVT must be treated immediately with first-line drugs such as amiodarone. There are some minor and major side ... more

Inflammatory responses of the epidermal skin layer to disease or trauma results in the release and oxidation of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, leukotrienes and other products. These products alter the activity of immune cells and melanocytes. ... more

Many people feel sad when summer wanes, but some actually develop depression with the season’s change. Known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), this form of depression affects about 1%–2% of the population, particularly women and young people. ... more

No. Not only has the so-called "D&D Defense," where a defendant claims that "RPGs made me do it," never stood up in court in those cases where a criminal was desperate enough to try it, but there has been no scientific evidence of any such ... more

The blockade of Berlin was basically an attempt to force Britain, France and the USA into withdrawing from West Berlin. Initially after WW2, West Berlin was controlled by the US, France and UK. It later became part of West Germany (an ally)). The ... more

Yes, irradiation does produce chemical changes in foods. These substances, called “radiolytic products,” may sound mysterious, but they are not. They have been scrutinized by scientists in making safety assessments of irradiated foods. Any kind of ... more

WWD beat me to the punch! When we do neuraxial blocks (epidurals and spinals), we block a variety of nerves. The thinnest nerves are the ones that get blocked first - sympathetic nerves, temperature and vibration sensation are the ones that are ... more