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- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Mastitis in lactating women is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a fatal disease characterized by progressive weakness of voluntary muscle.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Obesity increases the risk of developing allergic asthma.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Child care can begin before conception to ensure the health of both the mother and the father.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that The Food and Drug Administration requires a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy for opioid analgesic products to ensure benefits outweigh the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Clostridium tetani bacteria cause disease by excreting a neurotoxin that travels to the nervous system.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Prostate cancer treatment can have severe side effects.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Stress that lasts a long time can harm health.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Viruses cause disease by invading living, normal cells and using those cells to multiply.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Tay-Sachs disease is a rare, inherited disease in which too much of a fatty substance builds up in the brain, destroying nerve cells.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Skin cancer primarily affects people with lighter skin tones.?
- CONTESTEDIs it true that Specialized hospitals and other health care providers are required to treat all handicapped persons.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Clinical lycanthropy is a rare mental health disorder where individuals believe they are a wolf or werewolf.?
- CONTESTEDIs it true that Probiotic supplementation significantly reduces total cholesterol and LDL-C levels in randomized clinical trials.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Approximately 85% of patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have a spontaneous or sporadic form of the disease with no identifiable cause.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Ophiocordyceps sinensis infects the larvae of Tibetan ghost moths and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that There is a massive unmet need for mental health services.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Acamprosate is a medication used to help individuals with alcohol dependence maintain abstinence.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that The World Health Organization recommends HIV self-testing to increase access to and utilization of HIV services among underserved populations.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Circumcision reduces the risk of cervical cancer in female partners.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Child marriage is associated with adverse health consequences for women, including miscarriage, stillbirth, high fertility, and maternal morbidity.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Increased glucose consumption by cancer cells is the basis for tumor detection in a PET scan.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Polypharmacy in middle-aged and elderly individuals increases the risk of drug interactions and adverse immune responses.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Individuals taking the blood thinning drug warfarin should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using acetaminophen.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Extrapulmonary cryptococcosis in individuals with a positive HIV antibody test is an indicator disease for AIDS.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Reducing the amount of saturated fat in the diet helps lower blood cholesterol levels.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that HDL is often called "good" cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from the arteries.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Side effects of flu vaccines are usually mild and go away on their own within a few days.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Prediabetes is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Extrinsic factors of aging such as lifestyle choices, environmental exposure, and disease can be prevented or modified.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that The detrimental health effects of smoking depend on the number of years a person smokes and how much they smoke.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Removable partial dentures contribute to the progression of periodontal disease.?
- CONTESTEDIs it true that The standard 12-lead electrocardiogram has poor reliability as an indicator of coronary artery disease.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Atypical lobular hyperplasia is associated with an elevated risk of subsequent breast cancer.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Cisplatin is an essential agent in the treatment of germ cell cancer.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Treatment for panic disorder may include cognitive-behavioral therapy and medicines such as SSRIs and SNRIs.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Injecting illegal drugs raises the risk of endocarditis because unclean needles may carry bacteria into the bloodstream.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that PCSK9 inhibitors block a protein called PCSK9, which helps the liver remove LDL cholesterol from the blood.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Long-term misuse of anabolic steroids has been linked with health problems including acne, stunted growth in teens, high blood pressure and changes in cholesterol.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Meningococcal disease is the name for any illness caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Risk factors for coronary heart disease tend to accrue over the life course of an individual.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that The longitudinal impact of climate on coronary heart disease mortality rates is well established.?
- REFUTEDIs it true that The process of water-pipe smoke passing through water filters the smoke and reduces its harmful effects on human health.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Fumonisin exposure is associated with negative health outcomes including neural tube defects.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that An imbalance between the production and clearance of amyloid-β peptides plays a critical role in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.?
- CONTESTEDIs it true that The use of alcohol and illicit drugs helps to reduce stress.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Celiac disease is closely linked with genes that code for human leukocyte antigens DQ2 and DQ8.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Health care providers can help individuals with alcohol use disorder by creating treatment plans, prescribing medicines, and providing treatment referrals.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent low back pain.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Vertebroplasty is a medical intervention used for the treatment of pain.?
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