Question 1

how should you advise someone debating the pros & cons of immunising their children?

Accepted Answer

Cite fact: Preventable deaths due to whooping cough in the year 2010  are roughly 30, most of them under the age of 6 months, deaths due to the dtap during the same  period = zero. If he/she believes their kids don't need shots if other kids get them, realize someone can arrive from overseas & be at your mall/supermarket spreading the disease the next day.

Question 2

why is there so much debate over milk, is it really unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

Raw milk: One of the debates surrounding milk right now is the consumption of "raw" or unpasteurized milk. Pasteurization kills many pathogens that occur naturally in milk, such as listeria and coxiella (which causes q-fever). These are especially dangerous in pregnant women and young children. Pasteurized milk is safe and healthy when consumed as part of a balanced diet.

Question 3

what are some ongoing debates in the field of premarital counselling?

Accepted Answer

Premarital Debates: I personally do not know of any debates. I would say that premarital counseling is highly recommended and can help clarify or address any major or minor concerns before getting married.

Question 4

what is your position on the great weight debate? doctors are debating if having a little extra weight on you might actually be healthy. opinion?

Accepted Answer

Weight: My position is that too many people are too heavy due to too much fat. You don't need any extra fat.

Question 5

hello, i'm doing a debate for a school project on why people should not take medications. so far it's been pretty challenging but i need good explanations. for example, so far i have that there are other alternatives such as exercise which can help treat/

Accepted Answer

Examples: How about how exercise and sunshine which provide endorphin release and accumulation of vitamin D can treat people with minor depression and is the main treatment for conditions like Fibromyalgia as medications are seldom helpful in the latter.

Question 6

the presidential debate got me horny, lol. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

It depends on factor: It all depends on who you were watching the debate with and if you are single or married and how far you are in your periods
it can be combination of hormones and effect in your hypothalamus, limbic system, and some unexplained humoral factors.

Question 7

do doctors mostly agree with euthanasia? even the doctors today debate about euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

FIRST DO NO HARM: One of the principles of medicine is first do no harm . Latin "primum non nocere". In most states your license will be revoked if you assist with self harm

Question 8

what are the most common recent debates/controversies about a certain product that causes cancer?

Accepted Answer

See below: Do you have a particular substance or product in mind?
For general information about cancer causing agents, please consult this site.
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/generalinformationaboutcarcinogens/known-and-probable-human-carcinogens.

Question 9

i dont want to do it but it came about a debate on whether or not your hamstring could be torn on purpose if so how?

Accepted Answer

Get new friends: Trying to harm yourself due to a debate is not a good idea. If the debate was with your friends you need better friends.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 10

if i am quiet minding my own business and someone comes to me and basically start debating with me about issues, why am i bad if i debate back?

Accepted Answer

Debate: Not if they start the debate first. One doesn't have to engage in uncomfortable debates, choose subjects you enjoy rather than something that would make you feel bad.

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What is your position on the great weight debate? doctors are debating if having a little extra weight on you might actually be healthy. opinion?

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Hello, i'm doing a debate for a school project on why people should not take medications. so far it's been pretty challenging but i need good explanations. for example, so far i have that there are other alternatives such as exercise which can help treat/

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The presidential debate got me horny, lol. is that normal?

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Do doctors mostly agree with euthanasia? even the doctors today debate about euthanasia.

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What are the most common recent debates/controversies about a certain product that causes cancer?

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I dont want to do it but it came about a debate on whether or not your hamstring could be torn on purpose if so how?

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If i am quiet minding my own business and someone comes to me and basically start debating with me about issues, why am i bad if i debate back?

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