Unanswered Questions
2,381 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
10
votes
1
answer
205
views
Why is the flu more deadly to children than COVID-19?
Or better framed: Why are children not developing as severe reactions from COVID when they tend to fare much worse from seasonal flu?
Is the answer something along the lines of: Those that don't die ...
- 107
7
votes
0
answers
100
views
Does inadequate analgesic treatment of acute pain increase the risk of its chronification
There was some discussion in comments to another answer that I think are worth it to pose this as its own question.
Does insufficient (analgesic) treatment of acute pain increase the risk of its ...
- 6,852
7
votes
0
answers
160
views
Does light pollution affect sleep quality while already asleep?
Many articles on the internet write about melatonin and its effects, making you tired. A lot of articles also point out how the use of devices before going to bed in modern days likely decrease ...
- 1,059
7
votes
0
answers
94
views
Are postpartum home (not chlorinated) baths more harmful or hurtful to vaginal childbirth recovery?
For this specific question, I am ONLY referring to baths taken either in a facility or home that are for hygiene purposes ONLY: For this question, please disregard information regarding chlorinated/...
- 1,159
7
votes
0
answers
2k
views
Could the cerebral hypoxia caused by voluntarily hyperventilating for an hour ("breathwork") cause brain damage?
TL;DR hyperventilating for 60 minutes for psychedelic/meditative/therapeutic effect: is this dangerous?
Hyperventilation can lead to cerebral hypoxia, as hypocapnia (reduced CO2 in blood) causes ...
- 2,124
6
votes
0
answers
73
views
Do significant numbers of people report colour vision even at very low light intensities?
I was explaining to a 16 year old how rods and cones in the eyes work. I said to him that that is why everything looks black and white at night.
To my great suprise he told me he had never experienced ...
- 191
6
votes
0
answers
1k
views
Why does the BRAT diet recommend toast instead plain bread?
The BRAT diet is commonly used when a patient has diarrhea:
Cleaveland Clinic: What To Eat When You Have Diarrhea
Your food and drink choices can help ease diarrhea symptoms and get
you back to ...
- 429
6
votes
0
answers
115
views
Does intermittent fasting induce autophagic cell death?
https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/tools/fact-sheets/intermittent-fasting-and-cancer/
In vitro and in vivo animal studies suggest that PF inactivates
pro-proliferative pathways, while ...
- 1,059
6
votes
0
answers
1k
views
How can one choose the proper pressure setting on a water flosser (e.g., Waterpik)?
How can one choose the proper pressure setting on a water flosser (e.g., Waterpik)?
Below is what I have read and heard:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/9u18am/...
- 6,679
6
votes
0
answers
68
views
Can isometric exercises preserve independence in seniors with hip fractures?
Can isometric exercises preserve independence in seniors with hip fractures?
When a senior person has a hip fracture, there's less than 50% chance of recovery to a pre-fracture level of function. You'...
- 349
6
votes
0
answers
130
views
What is the link between elevated estrogen and lowered alkaline phosphatase?
This Wikipdia-article lists several conditions or diseases that may lead to reduced levels of alkaline phosphatase (AP).
Among them are:
postmenopausal women receiving estrogen therapy because of ...
- 2,369
6
votes
0
answers
401
views
Could rectal prolapse and bloody masturbation in 4 year-old happen absent abuse?
Disclaimer: I'm trying to find out more about some symptoms that could be signs of child sexual abuse - or could be naturally occuring. The case that brings the questions up has been reported to all ...
- 196
6
votes
0
answers
228
views
Olive oil - healthy as a substitute, or in its own right?
There are many articles about extra virgin olive oil being healthy - for example here. This implies, at least, that replacing other fats in the diet (such as butter or other vegetable oils) with olive ...
CommunityBot
- 1
6
votes
0
answers
101
views
What's caused by the chemicals, and what's caused by the smoke
The great many downsides of smoking are certainly well-documented by now (to say the least), but something I've struggled to find an answer to is the following:
When looking at health risks of ...
- 39
6
votes
0
answers
66
views
Good Resoures for Learning/Studying GCP
Are there any widely accepted resources out there for studying/learning good clinical practices in the U.S. outside of the actual FDA webpage for the matter? Something an entry-level clinical ...
- 19