Which of the following groups are considered micronutrients?

Health Trivia / March 20, 2025

Vitamins. A micronutrient is a "small" nutrient, mainly vitamins and minerals.

What German scientist is known as the Father of Radiology?

Health Trivia / March 19, 2025

Wilhelm Roentgen. In 1894, Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen discovered x-rays which were able to 'see through' most objects. The first x-ray was of his wife's hand.

Which blood test should be used periodically to monitor a person on Coumadin anticoagulant therapy?

Health Trivia / March 19, 2025

Prothrombin Time. Coumadin (Warfarin) has the effect of inhibiting the clotting mechanism.

What U.S. state has the lowest annual birth rate as of 2009?

Health Trivia / March 18, 2025

Vermont. Vermont's 2007 birth rate was 10.5 births per 1,000 women, down from 42 per 1,000 women in 2006.

In March 2017, the FDA began investigating multiple salmonella outbreak strains linked to which fruit?

Health Trivia / March 18, 2025

Papaya. The CDC reported a total of 251 people infected and two deaths associated with the papaya salmonella outbreak from March to November 2017.

What is the medical term for a reshaping of the ear?

Health Trivia / March 17, 2025

Otoplasty. Usually, an Otoplasty is performed on children between the ages of four and 14.