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True or False: An over-the-counter (OTC) medication that has been approved by FDA for treating a sore throat will most likely provide relief for a runny nose.
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Be a germ stopper. How long should you wash your hands with soap and warm water?
- 5- 10 seconds
- 15 -20 seconds
- 5-7 minutes
- 1 hour
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Answer: B, Practice good health habits by cleaning your hands with soap and warm water for 15-20 seconds. A good trick is to sing the Happy Birthday song while you wash your hands. Alcohol-based gel and wipes are also effective.
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True or False: You can infect others with the flu even before you know you are sick.
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Answer: True. You may be able to infect others 1 day before getting symptoms of the flu and up to 5 days after getting sick. The best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.
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It's time to get vaccinated for seasonal flu. On average, what percentage of the US population becomes infected with seasonal influenza each year?
- Under 5%
- 5-10%
- 5-20%
- Over 20%
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Answer: Influenza infects an average of 5-20% of the US population each year. On average, over 200,000 people are hospitalized and 36,000 people die of influenza or its complications each year. Learn more about seasonal flu.
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You may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick.
- True
- False
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What is it?
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Answer:
This is a microscopic image of Bacillus Anthracis. Anthrax is an infections disease caused by spores of this bacterium. Anthrax most commonly occurs in wild and domestic mammalian species, but it can also occur in humans when they are exposed to infected animals or to tissue from infected animals or when anthrax spores are used as a bioterrorist weapon. Learn more>>
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Adults, how much aerobic physical activity do you need a week?
- 20 minutes of vigorous activity
- 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity
- 60 minutes of moderate-intensity activity
- 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity
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Answer: B and D. Any physical activity is beneficial.
The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that most adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week.
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Which of the following contains more calcium?
- Skim milk (8 oz)
- Cheddar cheese (1½ oz)
- Cottage cheese (2 cups)
- Low fat yogurt (8 oz)
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Which of the following can help prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke?
- Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly
- Reducing stress
- Controlling your weight
- All of the Above
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Sickle Cell Disease affects different people in different ways, but almost always includes pain.
- True
- False
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Answer: A. True
A pain "episode" or "crisis" is the most common symptom of sickle cell disease, and it's the top reason that people with the disease go to the hospital. When sickle cells travel through small blood vessels, they can get stuck and clog the blood flow. This causes pain that can start suddenly, be mild to severe, and last for any length of time. Learn more about Sickle Cell Disease
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What sounds can hurt your hearing, if you are around them too long?
- Boom Box
- Jet Engine
- Fire Engine
- All of the Above
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Answer: D. All of the Above
When we are exposed to harmful noise—sounds that are too loud or loud sounds that last a long time—sensitive structures in our inner ear can be damaged, causing noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Learn how to protect your hearing.
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Olympic athletes burn copious calories during competition. Which of these sports, when played recreationally, burns the most calories?
- Basketball
- Bicycling
- Swimming
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Answer: B. Bicycling
Bicycling at more than 10 mph burns 590 calories in an hour. Swimming slow freestyle burns 510 calories/hour; basketball burns 440 calories/hour. Calories/Hour Table>>
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What age group has the highest number of hay fever sufferers?
- 0-4 years
- 5-9 years
- 10-17 years
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Answer: C. 10-17 years
During 2003--2005, the percentage of children with hay fever increased with age; children aged 10--17 years were nearly three times as likely to have hay fever than children aged 0--4 years.
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Which of these is associated with increased weight in children?
- Sleep Apnea
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Asthma
- High Blood Pressure
- All of the above
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By age 80, of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
- More than half
- Half
- Less than half
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Group B strep infection, which is carried by one in four women, will
- Not pass to an infant during labor and delivery.
- Have no effect in pregnant women.
- Possibly cause newborns to develop meningitis, sepsis, or pneumonia.
- Not cause any type of long-term problems to newborns.
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Answer: C
Newborns can develop meningitis, sepsis, or pneumonia, and even die from this extreme infection. Group B strep is the leading cause of life-threatening infection in newborn infants.
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True or False: You need to reapply sunscreen after going swimming
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True
Sunscreens wear off and become less effective with time. The reapplication frequency is a related to your outdoor activities. Consumers who swim while wearing sunscreen need to reapply the sunscreen more frequently. In general, more frequent reapplication is associated with decreased absorption of solar radiation. Learn More>>
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What side of the road should you ride your bike?
- Middle
- Left side
- Right side
- Anywhere
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What group has the highest rate around the 4th of July for fireworks-related injuries?
- Teens ages 15 - 18 years
- Children ages 10 - 14 years
- Children ages 6 - 9 years
- Adults above the age of 18 years
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Answer: B
The safest way to prevent fireworks-related injuries is to leave fireworks displays to trained professionals.
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A curved spine, or backbone, is symptomatic of what disorder?
- Osteoporosis
- Rickets
- Scoliosis
- Herniated Disk
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Your child's vision should be checked by a trained eye specialist at what age?
- Newborn to 3 months
- 6 months to 1 year
- About 3 years
- About 5 years
- All of the above
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Answer: E
Having your child's vision checked is especially important if someone in your family has had vision problems.
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People who can't eat gluten, a protein in grains, have what disease?
- Diabetes
- Celiac
- Crohn's
- Colitis
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Which of these barbeque food safety tips are true?
- Keep raw food separate from cooked food
- Refrigerate and freeze food promptly
- Marinate food on the counter
- Wash hands before cooking
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Answer: A, B, and D.
C is incorrect. Always marinate food in the refrigerator. More tips to prevent foodborne illness.
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How can arthritis sufferers reduce damage and feel better?
- Exercise
- Keep weight down
- Warm showers
- All of the above
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Answer: D
Arthritis can damage your joints, internal organs, and skin, but there are ways to keep the damage from getting worse. Learn more>>
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Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections, such as colds, coughs and the flu.
- True
- False
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How many Americans are hospitalized each year with asthma-related symptoms?
- 200,000
- 300,000
- 400,000
- 500,000
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Answer: D
An average of 504,000 Americans are hospitalized annually for asthma-related symptoms. May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Learn more>>
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How many people are estimated to have driven under the influence last year?
- 5 million
- 10 million
- 20 million
- 30 million
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Answer: D
Nationwide, an estimated 30.5 million people aged 12 or older drove under the influence of alcohol at least once in the past year, according to SAMHSA. Learn more>>
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How many people have called 1-800-QUIT-NOW to quit smoking?
- 250,000
- 500,000
- 750,000
- 1 million
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Excess fat in which body area may increase the risk of death in women?
- Arms
- Hips
- Belly
- Back
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Answer: C
Women who carry excess fat around their waists are at greater risk of dying early from cancer or heart disease. Learn more>>
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Using garlic as a dietary supplement may result in what?
- Loss of appetite
- Thinning blood
- Loss of friends
- Thinning hair
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On public playgrounds, where do most injuries occur?
- Swings
- Hop-scotch
- Climbers
- Seesaws
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Being confined to one spot for too long could cause which condition?
- Diabetes
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Epilepsy
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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How many people are killed each year by non-fire-related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
- 300
- 400
- 500
- 700
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Answer: C
CO poisoning kills about 500 Americans and poisons at least 15,000 each year. Get a detector and check the batteries regularly. Learn more>>
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How many people say they're getting enough sleep?
- One in three
- One in five
- One in ten
- None
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Answer: A
Only one in three (29.6 percent) adults say they got enough rest or sleep in the past month, according to a recent CDC study. Learn more>>
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How should babies be positioned when putting them down to sleep?
- On bellies
- On backs
- On sides
- Whichever they prefer
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Answer: B
Babies should be placed on their backs to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Learn more>>
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Presbycusis commonly affects people over 50. What is it?
- Hearing loss
- Impotence
- Arthritis
- Vision loss
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Almost everyone suffers at some time from heartburn. What causes the burning sensation?
- Lactic acid
- Amino acid
- Stomach acid
- Muscle spasm
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The condition shown here might make you feel empty inside. What is it?
- Osteoporosis
- Depression
- Thinning hair
- Anemia
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How long does it take for blood to cycle through your body?
- About 4 minutes
- About 3 minutes
- About 2 minutes
- About 60 seconds
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The condition shown here is a potential heart-stopper. What is it?
- Deep bruise
- Dirty contact lens
- Red blood cell
- Clogged blood vessel
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Dengue, a potentially deadly flu-like illness spread by mosquitoes, is a potential threat to U.S. public health.
- True
- False
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What is an example of bullying by young people?
- Physically hurting others
- Spreading nasty rumors
- Sending mean text messages
- All of the above
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Who is at higher risk for glaucoma, which may lead to vision loss?
- African Americans over 40
- Everyone over 60
- People with a family history
- All of the above
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How can families manage stress levels during the holidays?
- Maintain routines
- Set schedules
- Budget for gifts
- All of the above
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Which shouldn't you do if you're stranded in your car in a winter storm?
- Huddle with others
- Eat snow
- Wrap head-to-toe in blankets
- Stay awake
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What are the warning signs of hypothermia in adults?
- Drowsiness
- Slurred speech
- Confusion
- All of the above
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Answer: D
Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body's stored energy. The dangerous result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. Learn More>>
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Which body type is particularly susceptible to ozone exposure?
- A - Thin
- B - Tall
- C - Heavy
- D - Petite
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Breathtaking picture: what is it?
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Answer: A Cigarette
In 2006, 45 million Americans smoked, greatly increasing their likelihood of dying from lung, heart or other smoking-related diseases. Be strong; be a quitter.
How to Quit>>
Quit Line: 800-QUIT-NOW
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Of the 20 million Americans who have diabetes, how many don't know it?
- A - 2 million
- B - 3 million
- C - 5 million
- D - 6 million
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The FDA announced labeling revisions for a class of erectile dysfunction drugs. What possible side-effect prompted the move?
- A - Numb joints
- B - Hearing loss
- C - Upset stomach
- D - Headache
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Answer: B
Labels on the leading brands of erectile dysfunction drugs will display more prominently the potential risk of sudden hearing loss.
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It's time to get vaccinated for seasonal flu. How many hospitalizations occur each year from flu complications?
- A - 50,000
- B - 100,000
- C - 150,000
- D - 200,000
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Answer: D
Seasonal flu annually sends more than 200,000 to the hospital. Up to one in five get the flu each year, and 36,000 people die from complications.
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On a given day in 2006, how many adolescents ages 12-17 used marijuana for the first time?
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Answer: 3,600
A new report on substance abuse by American adolescents also revealed 1.2 million teens smoked cigarettes, 631,000 drank, and 586,000 used marijuana on an average day.
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This image is related to at least 20 hospitalizations in 31 states since January 1. What is it?
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Answer: Salmonella invading human cells.
Public health officials across the U.S. are probing an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella, which may be linked to eating a brand of pot pies.
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The last U.S. case of smallpox was in 1949. The last naturally occurring case in the world was in 1977. Where did it occur?
- Brazil
- Somalia
- Nepal
- Cambodia
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This is something related to health. Do you know what it is?
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Answer: Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA
DNA is the molecule that contains the genetic code for all life forms except for a few viruses. It consists of two long, twisted chains made up of nucleotide bases, often referred to as a double helix, as shown in the accompanying image. Researchers are using genetic research to figure out how being healthy and being sick are different at the level of molecules. And doctors are starting to use this information to make treatment choices.
Learn more in Genes Are Us>>
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Which of the following can be a result of raised cholesterol levels?
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Poor Eyesight
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Answer: Heart Disease
High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. It is important for men, women, and children of all ages to be aware of their cholesterol levels and should be checked regularly by a physician. About 17% of adult Americans aged 20 years and older have high cholesterol (240mg/dL or above), so before you decide to eat that bran muffin or fry those eggs for breakfast,
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People who experience a psychological disorder or substance abuse problem are at greater risk for suicide.
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This is a close-up picture of something related to health issues. What is it?
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When added to a vaccine, what does an adjuvant do?
- Speeds up enzymes within the body.
- Instantly sterilizes the vaccine.
- Increases the immune system's production of antibodies.
- Creates blood clots
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Answer: c. Increases the immune system's production of antibodies.
An adjuvant can increase the body's immune response to a vaccine's active ingredient. The successful addition of an adjuvant means that a given supply of vaccine can be stretched to treat more people. Research into an adjuvant for a human vaccine against H5N1 influenza is important because there will likely be a limited supply of vaccine to protect against an influenza pandemic.
Read more about Vaccines and Adjuvants for human H5N1 influenza
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What is it?
This is a close-up of something related to health. Do you know what it is?
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Answer: A mosquito.
The Anopheles mosquito, shown here, can carry the parasite that causes malaria. When an infected mosquito bites a human, it injects saliva that contains the infectious form of the parasite into a person's bloodstream. Malaria symptoms are high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness. Bed nets, insecticides, and antimalarial drugs are effective tools to fight malaria in areas where it is transmitted. The disease is mostly a problem in developing countries with warm climates, with 85 percent of yearly deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa.
World map showing regions with malaria
Read more about malaria
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How can people become infected with E. coli?
- By vigorously washing their hands.
- By working past normal office hours.
- Through contact with cows.
- By eating undercooked ground beef.
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Answer: The answer is d. By eating undercooked ground beef.
Though most illness has been associated with eating undercooked, contaminated ground beef, people have also become ill from eating contaminated bean sprouts or fresh leafy vegetables such as lettuce and spinach. In addition, infection can occur after drinking raw milk and after swimming in or drinking sewage-contaminated water. Consumers can prevent E. coli O157:H7 infection by thoroughly cooking ground beef, avoiding unpasteurized milk, and by washing hands carefully before preparing or eating food.
Read more about E. coli
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What is it?
This is a close-up of something related to health.
Do you know what it is?
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Answer: A Tick.
Commonly found outdoors in wooded areas, ticks seek animals and people to bite. Ticks carry many diseases, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Tularemia, and Babesiosis. Some species of ticks can be the size of a pinhead, making it difficult to spot them. Fortunately, there are many tactics to prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of tick-borne disease.
Read more about stopping tick bites.
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