Member Since January 31, 2007 , From Chicago IL, United States
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Answered: I noticed today I had a small bump on the back ...

Have you checked with a dermatologist or other doctor? My rule is: whenever in doubt, see a doctor. Even if you don't have health insurance, you should go to a free clinic or an emergency room. It ...

Answered: Finding poetry

Thanks! Do you (Julio or anyone else) know of a good website similar to these poetry indexes?

Answered: Aids and the Vatican

I haven't seen worldwide statistics; but perhaps one could extrapolate from the experience in Thailand. There, a "100% condom policy" is credited with saving 8 million lives." (USA Today: Condoms ...

Answered: Wine is supposed to have several healthy qualities ...

I have some information about what kind of wine may be most healthy. According to a recent study: "Wines richest in [condensed] tannins had the greatest protective effect on the cells and were from ...

Answered: Smoking and rage control

There are several techniques that can help, such as: doing things you enjoy; deep breathing; and exercise. You can find these and other recommendations from the American Cancer Society: Deal With ...

Answered: What is the biological mechanism that allows a ...

"Under the transparent outer skin are two cell layers that contain red and yellow pigments, or chromatophores. Below the chromatophores are cell layers that reflect blue and white light. Even ...

Answered: Is there such a thing as Calcium overdose?

"Symptoms of a calcium overdose include nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, confusion, delirium, stupor, and coma." (Yahoo! Health: Carbon carbonate )

Answered: Hives?

I can't add much to what yaki and Rosie have posted. Here's what WebMD says: "The best treatment for hives and associated swelling is to identify and remove the trigger, but this is not an easy task ...

Answered: Dog ate chocolate

Contact an emergency veterinarian immediately. I'm not a pet health professional -- but I have found plenty of information that chocolate is dangerous to a dog's health or life. See, for example ...

Answered: Surrogacy and Adoption- Do you have to adopt the ...

I suppose that the adoption law might depend on the country or state. For which location are you interested in an answer?

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