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What is the best protein shake brand to drink? (Tested and healthy)
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - To date, there are no favored protein shake brands on the market. So what you need to do is choose a whey protein based supplement and make sure it has no added androgens or testosterone. Additionally... Read More
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What are the necessary precautions for lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Chemotherapy, while targeting cancerous cells, inadvertently harms the cells of the immune system, which renders patients on chemotherapy immune suppressed and hence prone to contract serious infectio... Read More
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How much aspartame intake is proven to cause cancer?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Suspicions regarding an association between artificial sweeteners and cancer surfaced up when early studies showed that cyclamate in combination with saccharin caused bladder cancer in laboratory anim... Read More
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I heard that eating potato intention in the morning on an empty stomach can help reduce Reflux if I have stomach acidity. Is it true? Also, is apple good for reflux?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal, Surgery - This is not proven scientifically. Potatoes, whether fried, mashed or in salads are foods that I tell my patients with reflux to avoid as much as possible. As for apples, they do not increase the symp... Read More
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Is it fine to eat one can of tuna (130g) everyday? I'm worried about my mercury intake. What is the limit per day or per week?
Dr. Salim Saab, Otolaryngology (Ent) - One can of tuna a week to a maximum of 2 cans is enough because of mercury contamination.
I love adding salt to my food cause it makes it tastier. Is that bad on the long-run? What are the potential health problems?
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Dr. Bassem Tanios, Nephrology - High dietary Sodium ( Salt) intake is associated with increased Blood Pressure in the long run ( Hypertension), although this is especially true for people who have a certain predisposition to develop... Read More
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What's the best meal before traveling?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal, Surgery - There is no best meal. Digestion at high altitudes can be very different from that on the ground, therefore the following should be avoided before flying: - Fatty and fried foods. - Gas-forming foods ... Read More
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