Archive for August, 2008

What are your favorite websites for information about health?

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Jim asked: I'm working on a website about health and diet, and I'm trying to link to the best health and diet information websites. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!Randel

How is drinking bad water hazardous to your health?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

ya.mf2x asked: Our tap water is disgusting. It’s not filtered, though it runs through a water softener, but that’s about it. We never drink it directly, though for many years, we used it while cooking and mixing it with drinks and such. I never thought about it ...

What are the health risks related to adding of Monosodium Glutamate in food?

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Wat d heck asked: What is the safe amount of MSG that can be added to food (like Chinese)? Are there different qualities / varieties available in the market of MSG with different health safety levels?Rhett

How much can I purchase catastrophic health insurance for?

Monday, August 11th, 2008

ftroop888 asked: I am going to be overseas for one year or so, still maintaining a residence in the US. I am looking to buy catastrophic health insurance with $1000 deductible just in case. I am male, 43, in great shape, no health problems, nonsmoker. Thanks.Phyllis

How do you maintain optimum health even in a hectic lifestyle?

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

amir1448 asked: Energy drinks, coffee, skipping breakfast and eating between meals are all as a result of a hectic lifestyle. What must one eat and what must a person do to stay in optimum health in these conditions? An answer would be very helpful thanks!Raul

How can I get health papers on ducks we hatch to be used for 4-H projects?

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

just asking... asked: My stepmom is trying to raise ducks to help my daughter with her 4-H projects. But they need to have health papers. How do we get these. If anyone can help me that would be great! We live in Ohio if that makes any difference.Malcolm

How can I arrange for my grandpa to have a full health check?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Valary asked: I am very close to him and I want to make sure that he is healthy and has no health risk. How can I make sure he is free of any diseases, cancers, etc.? Is there a way to do a full health check to make sure that ...

How do the health effects of green tea and black tea differ?

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

jimwelch4 asked: I keep seeing the health benefits of green tea. I believe most of these studies are done in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, where green tea is prevelent. However, I mostly drink black tea. How does the fermentation of tea affect the antioxidant levels, and other phytochemicals?Montgomery

What are the specific health benefits of owning a dog?

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Dellajoy asked: Some guy wrote a letter to the editor complaining about people who pay so much attention to their dogs and spend money on them when there are charities that need help. Some people have written in to tell him that while they own dogs they also contribute ...

How does a vasectomy lead to improvement in health outcomes for women?

Friday, August 1st, 2008

blueone asked: If a man has a vasectomy, how would it affect women's health and how would it lead to improvement in women's health?what are some strategies to improve women's health?Yvonne