Question 1

does buttermilk have health benefits? can i drink buttermilk daily for stronger bones?

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In Moderation: Buttermilk is a high-fat milk that does not have any unique health benefits.  It is important to make sure you are getting enough calcium per day (at least 1200mg/day, no more than 600mg at a time), along with vitamin D 400IU daily, for good bone health, as you mentioned.  Though this can be obtained through many dairy products, fresh vegetables, and even vitamins/supplements.

Question 2

i have smoked for 4-5 years. health risks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Smoke contains an uncounted number of toxins and damaging substances.  Your lungs especially, and your body as well has to accomodate your putting them inside in the form of smoke.  It will take several years for your health risk to approach normal after smoking for 4-5 years.

Question 3

what are the health risks of lobster?

Accepted Answer

Sodium Load: Shellfish are high in sodium and can be adverse in individuals at reisk for heart failure.

Question 4

what are the health risks of parkour?

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Parkour: Common Parkour injuries – Knees are at risk with ACL &amp; PCL injuries. Ankle twisting is also a risk.

Question 5

what are the health risks of taking xolair?

Accepted Answer

Not much-Anaphylaxis: Biggest is-warning for Anaphylaxis, But newer studies show that just having severe asthma puts you at a risk for anaphylaxis that is greater than the risk of Xolair. Also, the definition for anaphylaxis in the Xolair studies was very broad. Because of this,  they recommend you receive it in a doctors office and have injectable epinephrine available. Don't let that scare you. It's very effective.

Question 6

what are thr health risks of going to malaysia?

Accepted Answer

Depend on region: see http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/malaysia

Lot of risks depend on what part of Malaysia visited and whether rural areas will be visited

Question 7

are there any health risks from puking too much?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tearing with GI bleed and dehydration are two.

Question 8

what are the health risks of outdoor wood smoke?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Life is meant to be lived and (I would hope) to be enjoyed. Staying away from a nice bonfire because you're super-scrupulous about inhaling a tiny amount of smoke just isn't worth it. You can't go through life shunning everything that might contain something that might irritate you or have some nasty something in it. Embrace life.

Question 9

what are the health risks of low hemoglobin levels?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: Very low hemoglobin levels will restrict your exercise tolerance, but the greatest danger of anemia is that it warns of an underlying problem. While the cause is often a woman's loss each month or during pregnancy, or non-supplementing vegetarianism, anemia may warn of cancer, ulcers, B12 deficiency which can cause brain damage, and a host of other bad things.

Question 10

what health risks are associated with teen alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Many: Brains are not fully developed until age 25.  Alcohol at early age affects brain development and are more likely to become addicted and more severely so. There is more risk of poor academic performance and poor social skill development.  There is also increased risk of depression, and other psych disorders.  Alcohol use leads to high risk behavior including unprotected sex and other drug use.

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