Health - 22 August 2006

It's a well known fact that foods high in sugar content cause insulin resistance, inappropriate increase in appetite, obesity, and type II diabetes.

"Food and drinks high in sugar should be taxed just like cigarettes, say economists who believe it is the only way to combat the global crisis in obesity."
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn9787-can-taxation-curb-obesity.html

But I wonder if this kind of taxation would work? As long as people can buy cheap sugar at the grocery store, they can make contraband cakes and sweet drinks at home and gross out on them just like before.

But people cannot easily make concentrated and refined sugar at home. And I wonder if it's the sugar itself that needs to be taxed?

2006-08-22 09:42:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

hi, im 13 years old and i tore the ALC in my knee during a Four wheeler accident at the beggingin of the summer, I had an MRI done and now i have to take Physical Therapy...I havent started them yet but would it hurt to play soccer even with a brace?

2006-08-22 09:40:41 · 6 answers · asked by Cade P 1 in Injuries

I have small painful sores near the vaginal opening. I have 3 on the laft and 3 on the right. I think one of them has a white head. The others are red and like they have popped. What can this be? I made an appt to see my gyno but the earliest appt is Sept 12.
I am really worried. I had a brazillian wax done about 2 weeks ago, i don't know if this is related. Can it be herpes? I have engaged in oral sex (they on me) with several men in the last couple of years.

2006-08-22 09:39:40 · 7 answers · asked by Jenn 1 in Women's Health

I have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia and have the option of surgery to have it fixed. Some people say to go ahead some people say to not have it. ANy experience and advice from anyone?

2006-08-22 09:39:33 · 11 answers · asked by n2mustaches 4 in Men's Health

2006-08-22 09:39:04 · 10 answers · asked by chloe 1 in Other - General Health Care

i've not used any drog or wat ever but am afraid and dont know wat to do.it started since october 2005. pls help me answer this question

2006-08-22 09:39:03 · 21 answers · asked by John 1 in Women's Health

Has anyone heard of Menstural Vaacuuming?...my friend says that if you insert the head of a vaacuum you can suck out the tissue and you can shorten you mentrul cycle, has anyone heard of that and is it dangerous?

2006-08-22 09:38:54 · 26 answers · asked by Peri 1 in Women's Health

2006-08-22 09:36:59 · 3 answers · asked by truckmama_34 2 in Women's Health

2006-08-22 09:36:33 · 7 answers · asked by ndea d 1 in Diet & Fitness

i wanna get skinny without totally having to stop eating

2006-08-22 09:35:28 · 17 answers · asked by Kayla 2 in Diet & Fitness

im on birth control and my boyfriend and i had sex the day after my last active pill. but its been 4 days and i still havnt started. i dont feel sick or have cramps. am i just late?

2006-08-22 09:34:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2006-08-22 09:33:18 · 32 answers · asked by SammyD 3 in Other - Health

2006-08-22 09:33:03 · 3 answers · asked by ervin h 1 in Dental

when did you guys/men stop growing at what age???

2006-08-22 09:32:52 · 8 answers · asked by hi people 1 in Men's Health

2006-08-22 09:32:26 · 20 answers · asked by SammyD 3 in Other - Health

2006-08-22 09:32:16 · 15 answers · asked by adam_media 1 in Mental Health

My husband has had great teeth all his life, now that he has diabetes 2 the dentist tells him he has lost bone mass in his mouth because of the diabetes. Without having surgery what can he take to strenthen and build bone mass. Surgery is a last resort they want to take out his teeth & replace them.

2006-08-22 09:31:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2006-08-22 09:30:58 · 49 answers · asked by seashorefairy 2 in Women's Health

2006-08-22 09:30:38 · 3 answers · asked by jenny 1 in Other - General Health Care

I get anxiety attacks which in turn depresses me badly.... and I also have mild ocd ( washing everything off too much, racing thoughts)
I need to get some help--And am considering medication0---
Are there any anxiety meds that will also help with depression? Will wellbutrin xl help me?
What will help me?

2006-08-22 09:30:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2006-08-22 09:30:15 · 24 answers · asked by ANgEL 2 in Mental Health

Is it okay? As long as I'm not doing anything yet, is it okay to think and wonder?

2006-08-22 09:29:54 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2006-08-22 09:29:01 · 5 answers · asked by hi people 1 in Women's Health

The bottom of your shoe, your cell phone, or a toilet seat? First best answer gets 10 points.

2006-08-22 09:28:12 · 1 answers · asked by loufedalis 7 in Other - General Health Care

I work from 5pm-3am and i cant go to bed as soon as i get home so i end up sleeping till 1pm or so-----
I am so depressed--Does it have to do with not having a normal schedule?

2006-08-22 09:27:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

i was wondering cause i smoke cigs and weed when ever i have it lol idc bout my health so only people who smoke anwser this. is there any way i could get high off smoking cigarettes cause i have no weed at the moment and im bored lol like how many cigs would i have to smoke?

2006-08-22 09:27:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

This needs to be done without restriction of movement or bulking the muscle too much. I am trying to strengthen my bowling arm (and most importantly the speed with which I can move my arm) for cricket but I guess the same exercises as the ones used with American Football quarterbacks would be helpful.

2006-08-22 09:27:25 · 8 answers · asked by richpye 1 in Men's Health

2006-08-22 09:27:22 · 2 answers · asked by smith_cbs 1 in Other - Health

2006-08-22 09:26:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2006-08-22 09:25:41 · 1 answers · asked by ry s 1 in Other - Health