Does taking cholesterol medication make you lose weight? Statins may improve gut microbiota and help shed weight in obese individuals, finds a new study. What are the side effects of medication for treating high cholesterol? Common side effects of cholesterol drugs include: Diarrhea. Constipation. Nausea. Stomach cramps. Muscle soreness, pain, or weakness. Vomiting. Headache. Dizziness. […]

Can primates have autism? Not enough for a diagnosis But in principle, this research shows monkeys can display behaviour that is similar to that seen in humans with autism. What’s more, the common patterns of brain disruptions seen in both monkeys and humans are linked to genetic differences associated with autism in humans. Can other […]

Why do some veterans get PTSD and others don t? Here are some of the risk factors that may make one person more likely than another to develop PTSD: Previous history or family history of mental illness. History of substance abuse. Suffering an injury during the attack. Can deployment cause PTSD? People who are deployed […]

What culture creates braids? South Africa Box braids can be dated as far back as 3500 B.C. in South Africa. The box braids all know and love today aren’t that different from the Eembuvi braids of Namibia or the chin-length bob braids of the women of the Nile Valley from over 3,000 years ago. Are […]

What are the most common problems for law enforcement? There are common problems that exist when attempting to enforce laws against crimes such as electronic crimes, hate crimes, hot pursuits, human trafficking, and use of force involving special populations. What happens if a police officer breaches the code of ethics? Consequences for a Breach of […]

How much does it cost to sell shares through a broker? Full service brokers Typically, the larger the transaction, the lower the percentage you pay. Most brokers charge a minimum fee. For example, the fee on a transaction of up to $5,000 may be 2.5\%. For a large trade, it may be 0.1\%. How much […]

Is go to transitive? “Go” is not a transitive verb: “go” does not require an object to present a completed idea. What type of verb is go? The verb go is an irregular verb in the English language (see English irregular verbs). It has a wide range of uses; its basic meaning is “to move […]

How are Norse gods similar to Greek gods? They are VERY similar, sharing many parallels. Chief God of Thunder/Lightning/Sky—Thor=Zeus; although Thor and Odin interchange roles as chief God. Fathers of the Gods, primordial beings of chaos—Jotnar/Giants=Titans. Chief God,along with two brothers, kills father—Odin killing Ymir=Zeus killing Cronus. How does Odin compare to Zeus? Zeus is […]

Are bonobos smarter than chimps? The bonobo apes, more commonly known as pygmy chimpanzees, beat the group of chimpanzees 4-2 in intelligence tests. Can a human beat a bonobo? Fortunately/oddly, this paper’s entire focus is comparing bonobo and human strength. It doesn’t go well for humans. This line about sums it up: “This study shows […]

What brands of tequila have worms? No, there is no brand of tequila that uses worms. Mezcal is the Mexican spirit that you are looking for. But there’s another reason you will never see a worm in tequila. The Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (Mexican Standard Authority) prohibits the use of larvae or insects in tequila. Does […]

How much tile do you need for a bathtub surround? Measure the size of the tiles you want to use. A 3-by-3 inch tile is 9 square inches. Divide the area of the wall (2592 square inches) by the area of an individual tile (9 square inches) giving you the number of tiles required for […]