Health & Medicine Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 8
Which branch of medicine specifically treats the diseases of old age?
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geriatrics
What medical speciality is focused on treating disorders like bunions, ingrown toenails, and foot sprains?
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podiatry
What viral disease was declared extinct in 1980 due to the success of vaccines?
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smallpox
Which raw organ meat did a Mr. Whipple show, in 1934, helps cure anemia when eaten daily, earning him a share of the Nobel Prize?
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liver
What vitamin does the body convert excessive carotene into, which can lead to skin yellowing?
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vitamin a
What disease, spread by anopheles mosquitoes, is considered the greatest hazard for travelers in warm climates?
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malaria
What is the ancient Chinese practice that uses needles and is sometimes employed as a method of anesthesia?
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acupuncture
Which artificial sweetener has been linked to bladder cancer in animal studies?
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saccharin
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