Whether it is your children, in-laws, close friends, and even pets, there is always collateral damage. Those people become the debris that is left behind, in the home you have built together, or in the love you once shared for one another. Is collateral damage a crime? It is becauseRead More →
A light chemical peel improves skin texture and tone and lessens the appearance of fine wrinkles. The results are subtle but increase with repeated treatments. If you have a medium chemical peel, treated skin will be noticeably smoother. Is chemical peel safe? A chemical peel is usually a very safeRead More →
Too much screen time is a common pitfall in this digital age, and it can cause eyestrain in some people. But the chances of permanent vision damage are low. About 80% of American adults say they use digital devices for more than two hours per day, and nearly 67% useRead More →
Slowing down and resting is part of allowing the brain to heal. Each person will recover at their own pace, and it could take up to a year of this type of rest for someone to recover. What does psychosis do to your brain? Psychosis is a condition that affectsRead More →
1. The screen shows vertical lines or other anomalies. We all know that the screen is one of the easiest smartphone components to damage. But if your phone starts showing vertical lines or bands across the screen, or other anomalies like flickering, that’s a big warning sign. What if IRead More →
Critics argue that because punitive damages are noncompensatory, they provide the plaintiff with an undeserved financial windfall. The public gains no benefit when an individual receives a multimillion dollar punitive damage verdict. Are punitive damages enforceable? Punitive Damages California courts do not recognize a right to punitive or exemplary damagesRead More →
Nicotine can kill brain cells and stop new ones forming in the hippocampus, a brain region involved in memory, says a French team. The finding might explain the cognitive problems experienced by many heavy smokers during withdrawal, they say. What happens to the brain after smoking? The brain develops extraRead More →
Common causes of backfire are running rich (too much fuel going into cylinders) or faulty ignition, possibly a fouled (dirty) spark plug, coil, or plug wire. Pop-backs are usually caused by problems with timing. How do I stop my engine from backfiring? Although modern engine control systems alleviate most ofRead More →
Loss is always greater at the frequencies 3000-6000 Hz than at 500-2000 Hz. Loss is usually greatest at 4000 Hz. The 4000-Hz notch is often preserved even in advanced stages. In stable exposure conditions, losses at 3000, 4000, and 6000 Hz usually reach a maximum level in 10-15 years. AreRead More →
Radiation pneumonitis is inflammation of the lung caused by radiation therapy to the chest. It most commonly develops 1 to 3 months after treatment is over, but it can happen up to 6 months after treatment. Chronic pneumonitis can lead to permanent scarring of the lungs (called pulmonary fibrosis). HowRead More →