Question 1

how do resentments hurt people who harbor them?

Accepted Answer

Resentment: Guilt, isolation, sense of loss.

Question 2

what do you suggest if i have depression go to harvard and i don't know what to do.?

Accepted Answer

Reach out: Every university has a counseling center. Harvard's: 617-495-5711 that is one place to start. Every community has a helpline, or crisis line to help people. Everyone  is susceptible to stress and difficulty.  Check your  university web portal for resources, your student handbook, your dorm resident.
http://huhs.harvard.edu/healthservices/studentmentalhealthservices.aspx
reach out there.

Question 3

we live in nice highrise along the harbor. not uncommon to hear of rat sightings. what is our risk if in contact with one?

Accepted Answer

35 Diseases: Worldwide, rats and mice spread over 35 diseases. These diseases can be spread to humans directly, through handling of rodents, through contact with rodent feces, urine, or saliva, or through rodent bites. Diseases carried by rodents can also be spread to humans indirectly, through ticks, mites or fleas that have fed on an infected rodent. See http://www.Cdc.Gov/rodents/.

Question 4

does all canned luncheon meat like spam harbor listeria? ate product made with it meant to be cold never warmed.  i'm 34w today.

Accepted Answer

Listeria risks: It can be very difficult to know if a food is contaminated or not with bacteria.  For that, mostly, we have to trust the FDA and food inspectors. That said, certain clues can help us avoid foodborne illness. Smell and taste obviously. Also "age" of something after it was opened. Spam direct from can was OK but if it's been in the fridge for a while, toss it. Listeria can grow in the refrigerator.

Question 5

can naegleria fowleri be present in soaking wet hot towels?i mean in the droplets when it is shrunk?in other words can a hot towel machine harbor it?

Accepted Answer

Naegleria Fowleri: Naegleria Fowleri Ameba  infections are very rare in environments in which water is disinfected. Have never heard of N. Fowleri infection from this source.

Question 6

can you give us some advice on fresh foods - for instance if i buy a loaf of locally baked bread can it harbor the infection if someone in the bakery is becoming sick?

Accepted Answer

Packing but not food: Food: Coronavirus doesn't seem to spread through exposure to food. Scrub them with a brush. Wash your hands after you visit the supermarket. 
Plastics: 2 to 3 days
Stainless steel: 2 to 3 days
(Source: WebMD)
Cardboard: 24 hours
Copper: 4 hours
Aluminum: 2 to 8 hours
Glass: Up to 5 days
Ceramics: 5 days
Paper: up to 5 days.

Question 7

what is the glycemic index and glycemic load for plantain chips? it is not on glycemicindex.com or on health.harvard.edu so please don't link sites.

Accepted Answer

Search Internet: Glycemic index of plaintains depends upon whether it's raw, green or ripe & whether boiled or fried (i suppose there are other ways to cook/eat them, too): http://www.Ehow.Com/facts_5765402_glycemic-index-plantains_.Html. Glycemic load is dependent upon serving size, eg 1 ounce vs 100g: http://nutritiondata.Self.Com/facts/snacks/10650/2. I use links so you'll know i didn't just pull numbers from.

Question 8

someone i know has mumps. i'm vaccinated, but likely harboring the virus. this person was diagnosed 2 days ago and is recovered now. how long am i going to be considered contagious?

Accepted Answer

: You neither acquire or harbor the virus unless your vaccination failed.

Question 9

why does mrsa harbor  in the nose yet it is not resp transmitted?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: Staphylococcus aureus (in this case methicillin-resistant) is part of our normal bacterial flora.  It is not until it gains entry into various areas of our body that it becomes a pathogen. This often occurs with disruption in the skin and mucous membranes. It can, in fact, be respiratorily transmitted under the the proper circumstances. This is a complex subject that cannot be fully addressed here.

Question 10

dental: can you give me the names of 2 periodontists who participate in hartford connecticut's medicaid dental comprehensive care program for adults?

Accepted Answer

Providers: Information regarding providers who participate in your plan can be looked up on the insurance company website, or you can call your carrier directly.

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How do resentments hurt people who harbor them?

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What do you suggest if i have depression go to harvard and i don't know what to do.?

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We live in nice highrise along the harbor. not uncommon to hear of rat sightings. what is our risk if in contact with one?

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Does all canned luncheon meat like spam harbor listeria? ate product made with it meant to be cold never warmed. i'm 34w today.

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Can naegleria fowleri be present in soaking wet hot towels?i mean in the droplets when it is shrunk?in other words can a hot towel machine harbor it?

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Can you give us some advice on fresh foods - for instance if i buy a loaf of locally baked bread can it harbor the infection if someone in the bakery is becoming sick?

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What is the glycemic index and glycemic load for plantain chips? it is not on glycemicindex.com or on health.harvard.edu so please don't link sites.

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Someone i know has mumps. i'm vaccinated, but likely harboring the virus. this person was diagnosed 2 days ago and is recovered now. how long am i going to be considered contagious?

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Why does mrsa harbor in the nose yet it is not resp transmitted?

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Dental: can you give me the names of 2 periodontists who participate in hartford connecticut's medicaid dental comprehensive care program for adults?

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