Xanax (alprazolam) is an anxiolytic (antipanic and antianxiety) benzodiazepine medication classified as a schedule IV controlled substance by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). According to the DEA, a schedule IV drug has a low potential for abuse and a low risk for dependence. Alprazolam does have the potential for misuse, although some experts claim […]
Which Action Can Help Minimize Food Safety Risks? A- cleaning under the fingernails when washing hands B- washing hands with water only before cutting an apple C- using a grater to chop vegetables while preparing a meal D- using the same cutting board to cut meat, green peppers, and onions The correct answer […]
Human waste (or human excreta) refers to the waste products of the human digestive system, menses, and human metabolism including urine and faeces. As part of a sanitation system that is in place, human waste is collected, transported, treated and disposed of or reused by one method or another, depending on the type of toilet […]
A biological hazard, or biohazard, is a biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily humans. This could include a sample of a microorganism, virus, or toxin that can adversely affect human health. A biohazard could also be a substance harmful to other animals. The Centers for Disease Control identifies […]
The biohazard symbol is normally found on substances, materials, and containers that have biohazards. These are substances that pose a potential danger or risk to human life. As an international symbol, it is used worldwide to indicate the presence of biohazard agents. It was developed in 1966 by Charles L. Baldwin of Dow Chemicals and […]
As of the time of writing this article, more than 2.39 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, equal to 31 doses for every 100 people according to Global Vaccination Tracker. Although there is a stark gap between vaccination programs in different countries, with some yet to report a single dose. Israel was the first […]
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging hospitals, emergency departments and emergency care facilities to administer COVID-19 vaccines to unvaccinated patients at discharge, reports AHA News. The agency said jurisdictions should distribute part of their vaccine allocations to these facilities and may want to prioritize providers in counties with a higher social […]
Novavax, Inc, an American biotechnology company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland that develops vaccines to counter serious infectious diseases said its vaccine is 100 percent effective at protecting against moderate to severe COVID-19 and 90.4 percent effective overall. Available data came from a phase 3 trial that enrolled 29,960 participants across 119 sites in the U.S. […]
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and many other biological effects. In humans, the most important compounds in this group are vitamin D₃ and vitamin D₂. Vitamin D is essential for several reasons, including maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It may also protect […]
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins? A. nail formation B. skin formation C. muscle formation D. providing energy for metabolism The correct answer to the question above is D. Providing energy for metabolism. Protein is a naturally occurring, extremely complex class of food that consists of amino acid residues joined by […]
