Question: Before touching prepared food with your hands, you must: a. Put your hands under running water b. Wipe your hands with paper towels c. Put on latex-free disposable gloves d. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer Answer: c. Put on latex-free disposable gloves Explanation WHO data indicate that a number of factors […]
What is cocaine? Cocaine (C17H21NO4) is a powerfully addictive, psychoactive, stimulant drug. They speed up messages traveling between the brain and body. Cocaine comes from the leaves of the coca bush (Erythroxylum coca), native to South America. The leaf extract is processed to produce three different forms of cocaine: Cocaine hydrochloride: a fine white […]
What is Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome? Sudden sniffing death syndrome refers to the rapid and irregular heartbeat triggered by inhalant vapors that alter the mind when breathed in. Children can die the first time, or any time, they try an inhalant. This is called sudden sniffing death syndrome, which is usually associated with cardiac arrest. […]
Mentos are a brand of packaged scotch mints or mint-flavored candies sold in stores and vending machines. First produced in 1932, they are currently sold in more than 130 countries worldwide by the Italian-Dutch corporation Perfetti Van Melle. The mints are small oblate spheroids, with a slightly hard exterior and a soft, chewy interior. They […]
Hookup culture has taken the Western world by storm; the days of waiting until marriage have—for the majority of younger singles—come and gone. Ignoring the religiously-based viewpoints, this increase in sexual freedom is often viewed as a move in the right direction, especially by feminist groups who view casual sex as a form of self-empowerment. […]
What is dandruff? Dandruff (also known as seborrheic dermatitis) is the excess shedding of the top layer of the skin on the scalp, eyebrows, or along the sides of the nose. This top layer of skin consists of dead cells, which protect the more fragile cells below. It is normal for these to be shed […]
What are Energy Drinks? Energy drinks are widely promoted as products that increase energy and enhance mental alertness and physical performance. Next to multivitamins, energy drinks are the most popular dietary supplement consumed by American teens and young adults. Men between the ages of 18 and 34 years consume the most energy drinks, and almost […]
Studies have suggested that facial fat (primarily in the cheeks and neck) is strongly associated with visceral abdominal fat accumulation. The facial fat is a rich vascular region, that seems to be metabolically active and resembles abdominal white adipose tissue. The relationship between facial cues and perceptions of health and attractiveness in others plays an […]
Does your business provide home services like plumbing, electrical, roofing, restoration services, or others? Do you still follow the traditional marketing strategies like advertising in local magazines or word of mouth? Then now is the time to move a step ahead and adapt to the current marketing trends. The home Services business is a big […]
What Is Health Insurance? Health insurance is a contract that requires an insurer to pay some or all of a person’s healthcare costs in exchange for a premium. More specifically, health insurance typically pays for medical, surgical, prescription drugs, and sometimes dental expenses incurred by the insured. Health insurance can reimburse the insured for expenses […]
