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How long does nicotine stay in your system?

Nicotine usually clears from the body quickly, but cotinine can last for days. Learn how long nicotine stays in your system and what affects detection in urine, saliva, blood, and hair tests.

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How do you tell if a sinus infection has spread to the brain?

A sinus infection can rarely spread to the brain. Learn how to tell if sinus infection has spread to brain, including emergency warning signs like severe headache, fever, stiff neck, confusion, seizures, or vision changes.

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Can you die from acid reflux in your sleep?

Dying from acid reflux in your sleep is very unlikely, but frequent nighttime reflux can cause choking, coughing, aspiration, or long-term esophagus damage if untreated.

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How do I dissolve a cyst naturally?

Learning how to dissolve a cyst naturally starts with knowing that most cysts do not go away with home remedies, although warm compresses may ease skin cyst discomfort while medical care may be needed.

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How do I get rid of a hickey?

Hickeys usually fade on their own, but how to get rid of a hickey may involve cold compresses, gentle warmth, avoiding pressure, and knowing when bruising needs medical care.

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What's the recovery time for a broken pinky toe?

A broken pinky toe involving the fifth metatarsal can take 6 to 8 weeks to heal, depending on fracture severity, treatment, early recovery, and rehabilitation needs. Treatment may include bandaging, a cast, walking boot, or surgery, with care from an orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist.

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

Humans usually have 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs. Learn how many chromosomes humans have, what autosomes and sex chromosomes are, and why chromosome changes may affect health.

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Does anyone know how to get rid of a cold sore in 24 hours?

How to get rid of a cold sore in 24 hours is a common question, but complete healing in one day is unlikely. Antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir cream or valacyclovir tablets, may help cold sores heal faster when started early and used as prescribed, especially for recurrent cold sore outbreaks.

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Exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers?

Needlestick and sharps injuries are the most common risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens for healthcare workers, especially during or after procedures involving blood.

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What should I expect after fallopian tube removal?

What to expect after fallopian tube removal includes mild pain, light bleeding, bloating and incision discomfort, with recovery time depending on the type of surgery and ovaries usually keeping hormones and periods normal.

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Do cigarettes get you high?

Cigarettes usually do not cause a true high, but do cigarettes get you high can depend on nicotine’s brief effects, which may include a mild buzz, head rush, pleasure, or relief from cravings.

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Is paper edible?

Is paper edible? Paper is not considered safe to eat, especially in large amounts or when printed with ink. Eating paper may cause digestive issues and can be linked to pica, a condition associated with stress, nutrient deficiencies, intellectual disability, or psychiatric disorders.

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Can you get Salmonella from eggs?

Eggs can carry Salmonella on the shell or inside the egg, so can you get salmonella from eggs? Learn how infection can happen, key risks, safe handling, cooking tips, and when to seek medical care.

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Can salmonella kill you?

Salmonella can kill you, but death is rare. Severe illness is more likely in infants, older adults, and people with weakened immunity, especially if dehydration or bloodstream infection occurs.

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Does alcohol raise blood sugar?

Alcohol can raise blood sugar when drinks contain carbs or with heavy long-term use, but it may also lower blood sugar when taken on an empty stomach or with diabetes medicines.