Who is at high risk for heart disease?

Who is at high risk for heart disease? Heredity (including race) Heart disease risk is also higher among Mexican-Americans, American Indians, native Hawaiians and some Asian-Americans. This is partly due to higher rates of obesity and diabetes. Most people with a significant family history of heart disease have one or more other risk factors. What […]

What medications affect thyroid?

What medications affect thyroid? A small subset of medications including glucocorticoids, dopamine agonists, somatostatin analogs and rexinoids affect thyroid function through suppression of TSH in the thyrotrope or hypothalamus. Fortunately, most of these medications do not cause clinically evident central hypothyroidism. Which drug can cause thyroid dysfunction? Various drugs may cause thyroid dysfunction. The drugs […]

How many sides does a starfish have?

How many sides does a starfish have? Starfish are marine invertebrates. They typically have a central disc and usually five arms, though some species have a larger number of arms. The aboral or upper surface may be smooth, granular or spiny, and is covered with overlapping plates….External. Echinozoa Holothuroidea Echinoidea Asterozoa Ophiuroidea Asteroidea What are […]

Can a bear Outswim you?

Can a bear Outswim you? No, bears are very good swimmers. They can swim better than you in the water that most humans would find too cold. We cannot outswim or outrun a bear. Can a human outswim a tiger? Tigers and bears, in terms of at least short distance speed, can outswim and outrun […]

Is 100 percent silk expensive?

Is 100 percent silk expensive? Silk is an expensive fabric. With multiple factors affecting its price such as manufacturing difficulty, handling issues, and controls on output from suppliers. You can find a $49 100% silk shirt at Uniqlo and head to Equipment to see that their 100% silk shirt is priced at $200! What is […]

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