Is Whole black pepper the same as peppercorn? When you think of pepper, you likely envision the black variety. In reality, black peppercorns are green peppercorns that have been cooked and dried out. Black pepper is most commonly used as a seasoning or crust that adds a robust spice to some of our favorite foods: […]
Are polycythemia and hemochromatosis related?
Are polycythemia and hemochromatosis related? The organ dysfunction caused by the phenotypic expression of hereditary hemochromatosis is a significant risk factor for anemia of chronic disease. Despite this, previous studies have conjectured that hereditary hemochromatosis may be a significant risk factor for polycythemia due to its effect on iron homeostasis [6]. Is hemochromatosis a type […]
How do we know if a disorder is genetic?
How do we know if a disorder is genetic? Most of the time, genetic disorders are diagnosed through a specific test, which can include examining chromosomes or DNA (the tiny proteins that make up genes), or testing the blood for certain enzymes that may be abnormal. Studying enzymes is called biochemical genetic testing. How do […]
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What happens if you use self-raising flour instead of plain flour?
What happens if you use self-raising flour instead of plain flour? Self-rising flour will work just fine in recipes using about 1/2 teaspoon (and up to 1 teaspoon*) baking powder per cup of flour. *What about recipes using more than 1 teaspoon baking powder per cup of flour? Add enough baking powder on your own […]
What can you substitute for ground flaxseed?
What can you substitute for ground flaxseed? Chia seeds most commonly replace flax in recipes because they offer many similar properties. Like flaxseeds, chia seeds are naturally high in soluble fiber, so they can be used as a thickening agent, and they are also high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Both seeds are also naturally gluten-free. […]
Can poor hygiene cause body lice?
Can poor hygiene cause body lice? Body lice live on clothing, and crawl to the human body to feed on blood. Body lice is also associated with poor hygiene, lower socioeconomic status, poverty, military barracks, refugee camps, and spending time in overcrowded areas. Pubic lice can be contracted through sexual, or very close intimate contact. […]
What happens when you have a credit card with a company that goes out of business?
Can a Muslim and a Christian get married?
Can a Muslim and a Christian get married? Islam permits marriage between Muslim men and women who are People of the Book (Jews and Christians); in the case of a Muslim-Christian marriage, which is to be contracted only after permission from the Christian party, the Christian spouse is not to be prevented from attending church […]