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Nicotine replacement products relieve the cravings of a smoker.
- True
- False
Answer: A, True. Nicotine replacement products deliver small, measured doses of nicotine into the body, which helps to relieve the cravings and withdrawal symptoms often felt by people trying to quit smoking. Learn more about nicotine replacement products.
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True or False: You can lower your risk of having a stroke.
- True
- False
Answer: A, True. All people can take steps to lower their risk for stroke, whether they have had a stroke or not. Read stroke prevention tips.
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How many hours of sleep does an adult need each night?
- 11-13 hours
- 8.5-9.5 hours
- 7-9 hours
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Every day how many youth try smoking for the first time?
- 6,000
- 4,000
- 2,000
Answer: B, 4,000. Every day 4,000 youth aged 12-17 try cigarettes for the first time. The younger people are when they begin smoking cigarettes, the more likely they are to become strongly addicted to nicotine. Learn more about tobacco use among youth.
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There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.
- True
- False
Answer: A, True. Even short exposures to secondhand smoke can damage blood vessel linings and cause blood platelets to become stickier. Learn more about secondhand smoke.
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What are factors affecting the risk of developing late effects of treatment for childhood cancer?
- The type of cancer and where it is in the body
- The child's age when treated
- The type and amount of treatment
- All of the above
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What is the best way to quit smoking?
- Stop cold turkey
- Replace with eating
- Prepare to quit
Answer: C, Prepare to quit. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide "Five Keys for Quitting Smoking" that encourages you to first prepare to quit. Find out more about CDC's "Five Keys for Quitting Smoking".
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To reduce the risk of SIDS, place your baby on his or her back to sleep.
- True
- False
Answer: A, True. SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants aged 1-12 months. There is information for parents about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS. Learn more about how to reduce the risk of SIDS.
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Regular physical activity provides benefits for people with disabilities.
- True
- False
Answer: A, True. Overall, the evidence shows that regular physical activity provides important health benefits for people with disabilities. The benefits include improved cardiovascular and muscle fitness, improved mental health, and better ability to do tasks of daily life. Learn more about Physical activities for people with disabilities.
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Hypothermia can make you sleepy, confused and clumsy.
- True
- False
Answer: A, True. Hypothermia is abnormal low body temperature. It can affect your thinking and become very dangerous. Learn more about Hypothermia.
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Where do you report non-emergencies involving food?
- Non-emergency HHS hotline
- District office consumer complaint coordinator
- MedWatch and Patient Safety coordinator
Answer: B, District office consumer complaint coordinator. Problems can be reported to the district office consumer complaint coordinator for your geographic area about adverse reactions, related to any food except meat and poultry. Learn more about reporting non-emergencies about food.
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What month is considered the peak month during flu season?
- January
- February
- March
Answer: B, February. Flu (short for "Influenza") is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. During the past 26 flu seasons, the month of February is noted as having the heaviest flu activity. Find out more about the flu.
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Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) most commonly occurs:
- in the legs
- in the back
- in the eyes
Answer: A, in the legs. P.A.D. occurs when extra cholesterol and other fats circulating in the blood collect in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to your limbs. It most commonly occurs in the legs. Find out more about P.A.D.
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Stress can be a good thing.
- True
- False
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Portion size is the same as serving size.
- True
- False
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Fatty liver disease only affects adults.
- True
- False
Answer: B, False. There are over 6 million children in the United States affected by the condition, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Find out more about NAFLD in children.
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What are some warning signs of Alzheimer's disease?
- Memory Loss
- Changes in personality
- Poor or decreased judgment
- All of the above
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Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States.
- True
- False
Answer: A, True. Marijuana is the most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States. A recent survey found that 33% of 12th graders reported using marijuana in the past year. Learn more.
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It is only considered dangerous when mixing drugs with other drugs.
- True
- False
Answer: B, False. It also dangerous to mix drugs with food, beverages, and dietary supplements. Find out more about drug interactions.
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How long should you breastfeed?
- 6 months or more
- 2 - 3 months
- 30 days
Answer: A, 6 months or more. A mother's milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development. Find out more about the benefits of breastfeeding.
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When can kids cross the street alone?
- 10 years old
- 8 years old
- 7 years old
Answer: A, 10 years old. There are steps you can take to help keep your child safe. Find out more about tips for parents on how to help encourage safe walking, which is the first step in preventing child pedestrian injuries.
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True or False: You can have Glaucoma and not know it.
Answer: True. At first, there are no symptoms for the patient. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. In fact, two million people who have the disease don’t know it. It’s important to visit your eye care professional and get a dilated eye exam every one to two years. Learn more about Glaucoma.
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Respiratory Syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages. If infected with RSV, how long do you think you could be contagious?
- 1 day
- 2 days
- More than 3 days
- Not at all
Answer: C, More than 3 days. People infected with RSV are usually contagious for 3 to 8 days. Find out more about RSV.
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True or False: An over-the-counter (OTC) medication that has been approved by FDA for treating a sore throat will most likely provide relief for a runny nose.
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Be a germ stopper. How long should you wash your hands with soap and warm water?
- 5- 10 seconds
- 15 -20 seconds
- 5-7 minutes
- 1 hour
Answer: B, Practice good health habits by cleaning your hands with soap and warm water for 15-20 seconds. A good trick is to sing the Happy Birthday song while you wash your hands. Alcohol-based gel and wipes are also effective.
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True or False: You can infect others with the flu even before you know you are sick.
Answer: True. You may be able to infect others 1 day before getting symptoms of the flu and up to 5 days after getting sick. The best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.
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It's time to get vaccinated for seasonal flu. On average, what percentage of the US population becomes infected with seasonal influenza each year?
- Under 5%
- 5-10%
- 5-20%
- Over 20%
Answer: Influenza infects an average of 5-20% of the US population each year. On average, over 200,000 people are hospitalized and 36,000 people die of influenza or its complications each year. Learn more about seasonal flu.
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You may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick.
- True
- False
Answer: True. You may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. Learn more about seasonal flu.
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What is it?
Answer:
This is a microscopic image of Bacillus Anthracis. Anthrax is an infections disease caused by spores of this bacterium. Anthrax most commonly occurs in wild and domestic mammalian species, but it can also occur in humans when they are exposed to infected animals or to tissue from infected animals or when anthrax spores are used as a bioterrorist weapon. Learn more>>
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Adults, how much aerobic physical activity do you need a week?
- 20 minutes of vigorous activity
- 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity
- 60 minutes of moderate-intensity activity
- 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity
Answer: B and D. Any physical activity is beneficial.
The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that most adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week.
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Which of the following contains more calcium?
- Skim milk (8 oz)
- Cheddar cheese (1½ oz)
- Cottage cheese (2 cups)
- Low fat yogurt (8 oz)
Answer: All of these are good sources of calcium.
Cheddar cheese has the most with 306 mg of calcium. The skim milk has 302 mg of calcium, yogurt has 300mg, and cottage cheese has 276 mg of calcium. Learn more about eating for strong bones.
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Which of the following can help prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke?
- Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly
- Reducing stress
- Controlling your weight
- All of the Above
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Sickle Cell Disease affects different people in different ways, but almost always includes pain.
- True
- False
Answer: A. True
A pain "episode" or "crisis" is the most common symptom of sickle cell disease, and it's the top reason that people with the disease go to the hospital. When sickle cells travel through small blood vessels, they can get stuck and clog the blood flow. This causes pain that can start suddenly, be mild to severe, and last for any length of time. Learn more about Sickle Cell Disease
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What sounds can hurt your hearing, if you are around them too long?
- Boom Box
- Jet Engine
- Fire Engine
- All of the Above
Answer: D. All of the Above
When we are exposed to harmful noise—sounds that are too loud or loud sounds that last a long time—sensitive structures in our inner ear can be damaged, causing noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Learn how to protect your hearing.
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Olympic athletes burn copious calories during competition. Which of these sports, when played recreationally, burns the most calories?
- Basketball
- Bicycling
- Swimming
Answer: B. Bicycling
Bicycling at more than 10 mph burns 590 calories in an hour. Swimming slow freestyle burns 510 calories/hour; basketball burns 440 calories/hour. Calories/Hour Table>>
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What age group has the highest number of hay fever sufferers?
- 0-4 years
- 5-9 years
- 10-17 years
Answer: C. 10-17 years
During 2003--2005, the percentage of children with hay fever increased with age; children aged 10--17 years were nearly three times as likely to have hay fever than children aged 0--4 years.
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Which of these is associated with increased weight in children?
- Sleep Apnea
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Asthma
- High Blood Pressure
- All of the above
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By age 80, of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
- More than half
- Half
- Less than half
Answer: A
Cataracts, which cause clouding of the lens in your eye, are very common in older people.
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Group B strep infection, which is carried by one in four women, will
- Not pass to an infant during labor and delivery.
- Have no effect in pregnant women.
- Possibly cause newborns to develop meningitis, sepsis, or pneumonia.
- Not cause any type of long-term problems to newborns.
Answer: C
Newborns can develop meningitis, sepsis, or pneumonia, and even die from this extreme infection. Group B strep is the leading cause of life-threatening infection in newborn infants.
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True or False: You need to reapply sunscreen after going swimming
True
Sunscreens wear off and become less effective with time. The reapplication frequency is a related to your outdoor activities. Consumers who swim while wearing sunscreen need to reapply the sunscreen more frequently. In general, more frequent reapplication is associated with decreased absorption of solar radiation. Learn More>>
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What side of the road should you ride your bike?
- Middle
- Left side
- Right side
- Anywhere
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What group has the highest rate around the 4th of July for fireworks-related injuries?
- Teens ages 15 - 18 years
- Children ages 10 - 14 years
- Children ages 6 - 9 years
- Adults above the age of 18 years
Answer: B
The safest way to prevent fireworks-related injuries is to leave fireworks displays to trained professionals.
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A curved spine, or backbone, is symptomatic of what disorder?
- Osteoporosis
- Rickets
- Scoliosis
- Herniated Disk
Answer: C
The most common type is idiopathic scoliosis in children aged 10-12 and in their early teens.
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Your child's vision should be checked by a trained eye specialist at what age?
- Newborn to 3 months
- 6 months to 1 year
- About 3 years
- About 5 years
- All of the above
Answer: E
Having your child's vision checked is especially important if someone in your family has had vision problems.
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People who can't eat gluten, a protein in grains, have what disease?
- Diabetes
- Celiac
- Crohn's
- Colitis
Answer: B
Having celiac disease means a person can't tolerate foods or medicines containing wheat, rye, or barley.
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Which of these barbeque food safety tips are true?
- Keep raw food separate from cooked food
- Refrigerate and freeze food promptly
- Marinate food on the counter
- Wash hands before cooking
Answer: A, B, and D.
C is incorrect. Always marinate food in the refrigerator. More tips to prevent foodborne illness.
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How can arthritis sufferers reduce damage and feel better?
- Exercise
- Keep weight down
- Warm showers
- All of the above
Answer: D
Arthritis can damage your joints, internal organs, and skin, but there are ways to keep the damage from getting worse. Learn more>>
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Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections, such as colds, coughs and the flu.
- True
- False
Answer: A
Antibiotics are meant to be used against bacterial infections, such as strep throat or skin infections. Misuse or overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance.
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How many Americans are hospitalized each year with asthma-related symptoms?
- 200,000
- 300,000
- 400,000
- 500,000
Answer: D
An average of 504,000 Americans are hospitalized annually for asthma-related symptoms. May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Learn more>>
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How many people are estimated to have driven under the influence last year?
- 5 million
- 10 million
- 20 million
- 30 million
Answer: D
Nationwide, an estimated 30.5 million people aged 12 or older drove under the influence of alcohol at least once in the past year, according to SAMHSA. Learn more>>
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How many people have called 1-800-QUIT-NOW to quit smoking?
- 250,000
- 500,000
- 750,000
- 1 million
Answer: D
More than 1 million people have called 1-800-QUIT-NOW since it was established in 2004. Learn more>>
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Excess fat in which body area may increase the risk of death in women?
- Arms
- Hips
- Belly
- Back
Answer: C
Women who carry excess fat around their waists are at greater risk of dying early from cancer or heart disease. Learn more>>
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Using garlic as a dietary supplement may result in what?
- Loss of appetite
- Thinning blood
- Loss of friends
- Thinning hair
Answer: B
Limit its use prior to undergoing surgery or dental work, and if you have a blood disorder. Learn more>>
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On public playgrounds, where do most injuries occur?
- Swings
- Hop-scotch
- Climbers
- Seesaws
Answer: C
On the playground, climbing equipment causes the most injuries. At home, swings are the culprit. Learn more>>
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Being confined to one spot for too long could cause which condition?
- Diabetes
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Epilepsy
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Answer: B
DVT occurs in approximately 2 million Americans each year. Learn more>>
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How many people are killed each year by non-fire-related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
- 300
- 400
- 500
- 700
Answer: C
CO poisoning kills about 500 Americans and poisons at least 15,000 each year. Get a detector and check the batteries regularly. Learn more>>
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How many people say they're getting enough sleep?
- One in three
- One in five
- One in ten
- None
Answer: A
Only one in three (29.6 percent) adults say they got enough rest or sleep in the past month, according to a recent CDC study. Learn more>>
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How should babies be positioned when putting them down to sleep?
- On bellies
- On backs
- On sides
- Whichever they prefer
Answer: B
Babies should be placed on their backs to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Learn more>>
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Presbycusis commonly affects people over 50. What is it?
- Hearing loss
- Impotence
- Arthritis
- Vision loss
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Almost everyone suffers at some time from heartburn. What causes the burning sensation?
- Lactic acid
- Amino acid
- Stomach acid
- Muscle spasm
Answer: C
The painful, burning feeling in the chest is caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus. Learn more>>
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The condition shown here might make you feel empty inside. What is it?
- Osteoporosis
- Depression
- Thinning hair
- Anemia
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How long does it take for blood to cycle through your body?
- About 4 minutes
- About 3 minutes
- About 2 minutes
- About 60 seconds
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The condition shown here is a potential heart-stopper. What is it?
- Deep bruise
- Dirty contact lens
- Red blood cell
- Clogged blood vessel
Answer: D
Cholesterol deposits in the walls of blood vessels begin a process called atherosclerosis, which can lead to blockage and cause a heart attack.
Learn About Blood Cholesterol>>
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Dengue, a potentially deadly flu-like illness spread by mosquitoes, is a potential threat to U.S. public health.
- True
- False
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What is an example of bullying by young people?
- Physically hurting others
- Spreading nasty rumors
- Sending mean text messages
- All of the above
Answer: D
There are many ways that young people bully each other, even if they don't realize it at the time. Learn More>>
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Who is at higher risk for glaucoma, which may lead to vision loss?
- African Americans over 40
- Everyone over 60
- People with a family history
- All of the above
Answer: D
Anyone can develop glaucoma. The groups above are at higher risk than others. Learn More>>
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How can families manage stress levels during the holidays?
- Maintain routines
- Set schedules
- Budget for gifts
- All of the above
Answer: D
To make this holiday season a happy and peaceful one, look for healthy ways to manage stress.
Learn More>>
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Which shouldn't you do if you're stranded in your car in a winter storm?
- Huddle with others
- Eat snow
- Wrap head-to-toe in blankets
- Stay awake
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What are the warning signs of hypothermia in adults?
- Drowsiness
- Slurred speech
- Confusion
- All of the above
Answer: D
Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body's stored energy. The dangerous result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. Learn More>>
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Which body type is particularly susceptible to ozone exposure?
- A - Thin
- B - Tall
- C - Heavy
- D - Petite
Answer: C
A new study provides the first evidence that people with higher body mass index (BMI) may have a greater response to ozone than leaner people. Learn More>> | Your BMI>>
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Breathtaking picture: What is it?
Answer: A Cigarette
In 2006, 45 million Americans smoked, greatly increasing their likelihood of dying from lung, heart or other smoking-related diseases. Be strong; be a quitter.
How to Quit>>
Quit Line: 800-QUIT-NOW
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Of the 20 million Americans who have diabetes, how many don't know it?
- A - 2 million
- B - 3 million
- C - 5 million
- D - 6 million
Answer: D
Over 6 million don't know they have the disease, which increases their risk of stroke, kidney failure and blindness. November is American Diabetes Month
Learn More About Diabetes>>
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The FDA announced labeling revisions for a class of erectile dysfunction drugs. What possible side-effect prompted the move?
- A - Numb joints
- B - Hearing loss
- C - Upset stomach
- D - Headache
Answer: B
Labels on the leading brands of erectile dysfunction drugs will display more prominently the potential risk of sudden hearing loss.
Read more>>
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It's time to get vaccinated for seasonal flu. How many hospitalizations occur each year from flu complications?
- A - 50,000
- B - 100,000
- C - 150,000
- D - 200,000
Answer: D
Seasonal flu annually sends more than 200,000 to the hospital. Up to one in five get the flu each year, and 36,000 people die from complications.
Read more>>
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On a given day in 2006, how many adolescents ages 12-17 used marijuana for the first time?
Answer: 3,600
A new report on substance abuse by American adolescents also revealed 1.2 million teens smoked cigarettes, 631,000 drank, and 586,000 used marijuana on an average day.
Read more>>
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This image is related to at least 20 hospitalizations in 31 states since January 1. What is it?
Answer: Salmonella invading human cells.
Public health officials across the U.S. are probing an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella, which may be linked to eating a brand of pot pies.
Learn more about it>>
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The last U.S. case of smallpox was in 1949. The last naturally occurring case in the world was in 1977. Where did it occur?
- Brazil
- Somalia
- Nepal
- Cambodia
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This is something related to health. Do you know what it is?
Answer: Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA
DNA is the molecule that contains the genetic code for all life forms except for a few viruses. It consists of two long, twisted chains made up of nucleotide bases, often referred to as a double helix, as shown in the accompanying image. Researchers are using genetic research to figure out how being healthy and being sick are different at the level of molecules. And doctors are starting to use this information to make treatment choices.
Learn more in Genes Are Us>>
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Which of the following can be a result of raised cholesterol levels?
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Poor Eyesight
Answer: Heart Disease
High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. It is important for men, women, and children of all ages to be aware of their cholesterol levels and should be checked regularly by a physician. About 17% of adult Americans aged 20 years and older have high cholesterol (240mg/dL or above), so before you decide to eat that bran muffin or fry those eggs for breakfast,
Learn More>>
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People who experience a psychological disorder or substance abuse problem are at greater risk for suicide.
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This is a close-up picture of something related to health issues. What is it?
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When added to a vaccine, what does an adjuvant do?
- Speeds up enzymes within the body.
- Instantly sterilizes the vaccine.
- Increases the immune system's production of antibodies.
- Creates blood clots
Answer: c. Increases the immune system's production of antibodies.
An adjuvant can increase the body's immune response to a vaccine's active ingredient. The successful addition of an adjuvant means that a given supply of vaccine can be stretched to treat more people. Research into an adjuvant for a human vaccine against H5N1 influenza is important because there will likely be a limited supply of vaccine to protect against an influenza pandemic.
Read more about Vaccines and Adjuvants for human H5N1 influenza
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What is it?
This is a close-up of something related to health. Do you know what it is?
Answer: A mosquito.
The Anopheles mosquito, shown here, can carry the parasite that causes malaria. When an infected mosquito bites a human, it injects saliva that contains the infectious form of the parasite into a person's bloodstream. Malaria symptoms are high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness. Bed nets, insecticides, and antimalarial drugs are effective tools to fight malaria in areas where it is transmitted. The disease is mostly a problem in developing countries with warm climates, with 85 percent of yearly deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa.
World map showing regions with malaria
Read more about malaria
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How can people become infected with E. coli?
- By vigorously washing their hands.
- By working past normal office hours.
- Through contact with cows.
- By eating undercooked ground beef.
Answer: The answer is d. By eating undercooked ground beef.
Though most illness has been associated with eating undercooked, contaminated ground beef, people have also become ill from eating contaminated bean sprouts or fresh leafy vegetables such as lettuce and spinach. In addition, infection can occur after drinking raw milk and after swimming in or drinking sewage-contaminated water. Consumers can prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection by thoroughly cooking ground beef, avoiding unpasteurized milk, and by washing hands carefully before preparing or eating food.
Read more about E. coli
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What is it?
This is a close-up of something related to health.
Do you know what it is?
Answer: A Tick.
Commonly found outdoors in wooded areas, ticks seek animals and people to bite. Ticks carry many diseases, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Tularemia, and Babesiosis. Some species of ticks can be the size of a pinhead, making it difficult to spot them. Fortunately, there are many tactics to prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of tick-borne disease.
Read more about stopping tick bites.
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