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<topic>
<number>101</number>
<query>ankle brace achilles tendonitis</query>
<description>Will wearing an ankle brace help heal achilles tendonitis?</description>
<narrative>Achilles tendonitis is a condition where one experiences pain in the Achilles tendon located near the heel. An ankle brace is usually worn around the ankles to protect and limit movement. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of using ankle braces to help heal Achilles tendonitis. A useful document would help a user make a decision about the use of ankle braces for treating tendonitis by providing information about recommended treatments for Achilles tendonitis, ankle braces, or both.</narrative>
<disclaimer>We do not claim to be providing medical advice, and medical decisions should never be made based on the stance we have chosen.  Consult a medical doctor for professional advice.</disclaimer>
<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3134723/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>102</number>
<query>tepid sponge bath reduce fever children</query>
<description>Is a tepid sponge bath a good way to reduce fever in children?</description>
<narrative>Fever can boost the immune system and therefore is a defense against infection.  A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of taking a sponge bath to reduce fever in children. A useful document would help a user make a decision about the use of a sponge bath for reducing fever in children by providing information on recommended treatments for fever in children, the effects of sponge baths on children with fever, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9115527/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>103</number>
<query>folic acid dementia</query>
<description>Can folic acid help improve cognition and treat dementia?</description>
<narrative>Dementia is a general term for loss of cognitive abilities that severely affects daily activities. Folates are vitamins essential to the development of the central nervous system. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of folic acid to improve cognition and treat dementia. A useful document would help a user decide if folic acid could help improve cognition for people with dementia by providing information on recommended treatments for dementia, or folic acid as a medical treatment, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14584018/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>104</number>
<query>duct tape warts</query>
<description>Does duct tape work for wart removal?</description>
<narrative>Duct tape is a plastic and cloth backed adhesive tape commonly available and known to be useful for quick repairs.  Warts are skin growths caused by a viral infection.  A very useful document will discuss the effectiveness of applying duct tape to warts for their removal.  A useful document would help a user decide if duct tape is an effective remedy for warts by providing information on recommended methods to treat warts, and may or may not mention the use of duct tape for this purpose, but which do not directly address the effectiveness of duct tape for wart removal.</narrative>
<disclaimer>We do not claim to be providing medical advice, and medical decisions should never be made based on the stance we have chosen.  Consult a medical doctor for professional advice.</disclaimer>
<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22972052/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>105</number>
<query>put ice on a burn</query>
<description>Should I apply ice to a burn?</description>
<narrative>Many people commonly put on ice on burns in an attempt to stop the burning and pain. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of using ice to treat burns. A useful document would help a user decide if putting ice on burns is a recommended treatment by providing information on recommended treatments for burns and may not discuss ice as a treatment, or a useful document may discuss benefits or concerns for application of ice to skin.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.uwhealth.org/news/the-right-way-to-treat-burns</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>106</number>
<query>vitamin b12 sun exposure vitiligo</query>
<description>Can vitamin b12 and sun exposure together help treat vitiligo?</description>
<narrative>Vitiligo is characterized by discolored patches on the skin because the skin loses its pigment cells (melanocytes). A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of vitamin b12 and sun exposure together for vitiligo. A useful document help a user make a decision about using the combination of vitamin B12 and sunlight to treat vitiligo, and would provide information on recommended treatments for vitiligo, use of vitamin b12 and sun exposure, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9394983/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>107</number>
<query>yoga asthma</query>
<description>Does yoga improve the management of asthma?</description>
<narrative>Asthma is a condition that causes shortness of breath or chest pains due to narrowing airways. Yoga is an increasingly popular low-impact exercise --- claiming relaxation, strength improvements and overall health benefits. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of yoga in managing asthma symptoms. A useful document would help a user make a decision about use of yoga to help manage asthma by providing information on recommended treatments for asthma management, or medical benefits of practicing yoga, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27115477/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>108</number>
<query>starve a fever, feed a cold</query>
<description>Is starving a fever effective?</description>
<narrative>A fever is an increase in body temperature due to an illness. To "starve a fever" is to fast, i.e. cease eating food.  A very useful article would comment on the efficacy of fasting as a method to reduce a fever and speed recovery and may also provide information on possible positive or negative effects of fasting on a fever. A useful document would help a user decide if it is effective to stop eating to treat a fever but would not provide a direct answer to the question of efficacy of fasting for fever reduction or getting well faster when sick with a fever.  A useful document may provide information on the effect of fasting while ill regardless of fever, or it may provide information on treatments for fever without mentioning fasting as a treatment.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25688968/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>109</number>
<query>selenium cancer</query>
<description>Does selenium help prevent cancer?</description>
<narrative>Selenium supplements are claimed to help prevent cancer. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of selenium to prevent cancer. A useful document would help a user decide about use of selenium as a cancer preventative by providing information on recommended ways to prevent cancer, the medical use of selenium, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29376219/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>110</number>
<query>birth control pill ovarian cysts treatment</query>
<description>Will taking birth control pills treat an ovarian cyst?</description>
<narrative>Functional ovarian cysts are a common gynecological problem which may require surgical intervention in severe cases. The prescription of oral contraceptives correlated with a reduced incidence of functional ovarian cysts, and hence birth control pills are commonly prescribed with the benefit of preventing the incidence of ovarian cysts. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of oral contraceptives for treating existing ovarian cysts. A useful document would help a user decide if oral contraceptives can help treat existing ovarian cysts, as opposed to preventing ovarian cysts.  A useful document provides information on recommended treatments for ovarian cysts, health benefits or risks of oral contraceptives relevant to use of oral contraceptives as a treatment for health issues, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24782304/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>111</number>
<query>zinc supplements pregnancy</query>
<description>Will taking zinc supplements improve pregnancy? </description>
<narrative>Zinc is an essential mineral, and pregnant women require more zinc.  A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of supplementing zinc for improving pregnancy outcomes. A useful document would help a user decide if zinc supplements are useful for improved pregnancy outcomes by providing information on recommended nutritional measures for maternal or neonatal health, zinc used for medical purposes, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33724446/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>112</number>
<query>evening primrose oil eczema</query>
<description>Can evening primrose oil help treat eczema?</description>
<narrative>Atopic dermatitis (eczema), a common and chronic skin disorder, is characterized by red and inflamed skin. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of evening primrose oil effective to treat atopic dermatitis. A useful document would help a user decide if evening primrose oil is helpful for treating eczema by providing information on recommended treatments for eczema, the use of evening primrose oil as a medicine, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC292973/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>113</number>
<query>ankle brace broken ankle</query>
<description>Do ankle braces help heal an ankle fracture? </description>
<narrative>Ankle bone fractures are a common injury treated using braces, splints, casts, or surgical fixation with screws in more severe cases. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of ankle braces for the recovery of ankle bone fractures. A useful document would help a user make a decision about use of an ankle brace during recovery from an ankle bone fracture by providing information on recommended treatments for ankle fractures, or medical usage of ankle braces, or both.</narrative>
<disclaimer>We do not claim to be providing medical advice, and medical decisions should never be made based on the stance we have chosen.  Consult a medical doctor for professional advice.</disclaimer>
<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27033333/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>114</number>
<query>vitamin e cream for skin scars</query>
<description>Can applying vitamin E cream remove skin scars?</description>
<narrative>Skin scars form when a wound in the skin heals and leave marks on the skin that look and/or feel different from its normal appearance. Vitamin E is an antioxidant. Vitamin E cream is a cream with Vitamin E as an ingredient that could be applied to skin. A very useful document would discuss the efficacy of applying Vitamin E creams for improving the cosmetic appearance of scars. A useful document may include information about improving the cosmetic appearance of skin scars, the use of topical Vitamin E creams for skin, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10417589/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>115</number>
<query>magnesium migraine prevention</query>
<description>Can magnesium help prevent migraine?</description>
<narrative>Migraines, commonly characterized by intense headaches, are a neurological condition that can cause multiple symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of magnesium to prevent migraines. A useful document helps a user make a decision about using magnesium to prevent migraines, and do this by providing information on recommended treatments for preventing migraines, and magnesium for human consumption, either separately or together.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29131326/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>116</number>
<query>exercise diabetes</query>
<description>Does exercise help manage diabetes?</description>
<narrative>Exercise is generally recommended for weight management, glycaemic control and overall health benefits for diabetes --- a condition where one's blood glucose is too high. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of exercise for managing diabetes through better control of blood-sugar levels. A useful document would help a user make a decision about using exercise for management of diabetes but would not provide a specific answer regarding the effectiveness of exercise or would only provide general information on recommended methods to manage diabetes.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16855995/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>117</number>
<query>fermented milk blood pressure</query>
<description>Can fermented milk help mitigate high blood pressure?</description>
<narrative>As an important source of proteins and peptides, fermented milk products have been suggested to be used for controlling high blood pressure. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of fermented milk products to control high blood pressure. A useful document would help a user make a decision about fermented milk for treatment of high blood pressure by providing information on recommended treatments for high blood pressure, or the use of fermented milk as a medical treatment, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22513955/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>118</number>
<query>dupixent eczema</query>
<description>Can dupixent treat eczema?</description>
<narrative>Eczema, a common and chronic skin disorder, is characterized by red and inflamed skin. Dupilumab (brand name: "Dupixent") is a monoclonal antibody used to treat atopic dermatitis. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of "Dupixent" (dupilumab) for eczema. A useful document would help a user decide if dupilumab can treat eczema by providing information on recommended treatments for eczema, Dupixent (dupilumab), or both.</narrative>
<disclaimer>We do not claim to be providing medical advice, and medical decisions should never be made based on the stance we have chosen.  Consult a medical doctor for professional advice.</disclaimer>
<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32927498/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>119</number>
<query>yoga arthritis</query>
<description>Does yoga help reduce pain from arthritis and improve physical function?</description>
<narrative>Arthritis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the joint with symptoms such as pain, stiffness and/or a decreased ability to move. Yoga is a practice that incorporates physical exercise, breath control and meditation. A very useful document would comment on the efficacy of practicing yoga to alleviate arthritic symptoms and to promote physical function and may also include details about yoga practice for treatment. A useful document would help a user make a decision about using yoga for treatment of arthritis and may include information on arthritis and its treatment, yoga, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6081169/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>120</number>
<query>imitrex migraine</query>
<description>Can the drug Imitrex (sumatriptan) treat acute migraine attacks?</description>
<narrative>A migraine is a disorder that causes headaches, nausea, and other symptoms. Sumatriptan is one of the triptan family of drugs used to treat migraine attacks and is available with prescription under the brand name Imitrex. A very useful document would discuss whether or not using Imitrex can treat acute migraine attacks and relieve symptoms such as pain and nausea. A useful document provides information that would help a user make a decision regarding use of imitrex for treatment of migraine and may include information about either treatments for migraines and or the drug Imitrex or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22336867/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>121</number>
<query>light therapy lamp depression</query>
<description>Will buying a light therapy lamp help treat depression? </description>
<narrative>Lamps have been marketed as an at-home solution to administer light therapy for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of light therapy to manage the symptoms of non-seasonal depression. A useful document would help a user make a decision about treating depression with light by providing information on treating depression, use of light therapy, or both. </narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15106233/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>122</number>
<query>aleve migraine</query>
<description>Does Aleve relieve migraine headaches?</description>
<narrative>Naproxen is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for pain relief. It is commonly available over-the-counter under different brand names such as Aleve, EC Naprosyn, Anaprox and more. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of naproxen for migraine pain management. A useful document would help a user make a decision about use of naproxen for migraine pain relief by providing information on recommended treatments for migraines, naproxen, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24142263/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>123</number>
<query>toothpaste pimple overnight</query>
<description>Can I get rid of a pimple overnight by applying toothpaste?</description>
<narrative>A pimple is a pustule that develops when the pores on the skin get clogged. Toothpaste is a paste used to clean teeth. A very useful document would discuss whether or not to use toothpaste to get rid of a pimple. A useful document would help a user decide if applying toothpaste to a pimple is an effective means to clear a pimple by giving information about recommended treatments for pimples, the effect of toothpastes when applied to skin, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Health-Library/HealthDocNew/Does-Putting-Toothpaste-on-a-Pimple-Make-It-Go-Awa?id=0</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>124</number>
<query>chondroitin supplement osteoarthritis joint disorder</query>
<description>Can chondroitin help relieve the pain of osteoarthritis?</description>
<narrative>Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, occurs when the protective cartilage between bones wears down over time. Chondroitin is a dietary supplement and an important component of cartilage, which may prevent cartilage from breaking down and stimulate its repair mechanisms. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of chondroitin for treating osteoarthritis and relieving its pain. A useful document would help a user make a decision about using chondroitin for osteoarthritis pain relief by providing information on recommended treatments for osteoarthritis, chondroitin or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25629804/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>125</number>
<query>omega-3 fatty acids hypertriglyceridemia</query>
<description>Can omega-3 help manage hypertriglyceridemia? </description>
<narrative>Hypertriglyceridemia is a body condition where there are high levels of fatty molecules in the blood called triglycerides. The condition is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. Omega-3 are essential fatty acids that could be found in foods such as fish, flax seeds or walnuts or in supplements such as fish oil. A very useful document would discuss whether or not taking Omega-3 can reduce triglycerides and help treat Hypertriglyceridemia and may comment on the dosage and frequency of Omega-3 intake. A useful document provides information that would help a user make a decision about using omega-3 for management of hypertriglyceridemia, and may discuss omega-3 and hypertriglyceridemia either together or separately.</narrative>
<disclaimer>We do not claim to be providing medical advice, and medical decisions should never be made based on the stance we have chosen.  Consult a medical doctor for professional advice.</disclaimer>
<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31422671/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>126</number>
<query>probiotics prevention respiratory infections</query>
<description>Can probiotics prevent respiratory infections?</description>
<narrative>Upper tract respiratory infections (UTRIs) are infections of the upper respiratory tract and include the common cold and inflammation of the trachea and larynx. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and yeast that can be found in yogurt or dietary supplements. A very useful document would discuss the efficacy of probiotics intake to prevent UTRIs and may also comment on the amount and frequency of probiotics intake. A useful document provides information that would help a user make a decision regarding consumption of probiotics for prevention of UTRIs and may discuss either UTRIs and their treatment, and probiotics, either separately or together.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25927096/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>127</number>
<query>aromatherapy massage rheumatoid arthritis</query>
<description>Can aromatherapy massage help manage rheumatoid arthritis?</description>
<narrative>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease that causes inflammation and painful swelling due to the body's immune system attacking its own healthy cells. Aromatherapy massage is a type of massage using essential oils such as lavender, tea tree or peppermint. A very useful document would comment on the efficacy of aromatherapy massage to help manage pain and fatigue in patients with RA. A useful document may include information about RA, or aromatherapy massage, separately or together, that would help a user make a decision about treating RA with aromatherapy.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27091583/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>128</number>
<query>steam shower croup</query>
<description>Does steam from a shower help croup?</description>
<narrative>Croup is an infection of the upper airway. It causes swelling, which can obstruct breathing and lead to a barking cough. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of humidifiers or taking a child into a bathroom and running a hot shower to "steam up" the air as a means to treat croup and restore breathing. A useful document would help a user decide if using a shower to steam up a bathroom can help croup by providing information on recommended treatments for croup, use of humid air for breathing difficulties, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20060314/humidity-may-not-help-kids-with-croup</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>129</number>
<query>minoxidil balding hair growth</query>
<description>Can minoxidil treat hair loss?</description>
<narrative>Hair loss, also known as alopecia, affects a significant portion of the aging population. Minoxidil is the active ingredient in Rogaine, a consumer product marketed as a hair regrowth treatment to achieve fuller, thicker hair. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of minoxidil for the management of hair loss. A useful document would help a user make a decision about treating hair loss with minoxidil by providing information on effective treatments for hair regrowth, or medical guidance on minoxidil, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27225981/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>130</number>
<query>hoxsey treatment</query>
<description>Is the Hoxsey treatment a good cure for cancer?</description>
<narrative>Cancer is a disease where the cells in the body start to grow and spread uncontrollably. The Hoxsey treatment is a treatment promoted to cure cancer which involves diets and herbal tonics. A very useful document would discuss the efficacy of the Hoxsey treatment to cure cancer. A useful document would provide more information about recommended cancer treatments, the Hoxsey treatment, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/quackery/hoxsey-hoax</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>131</number>
<query>l-theanine supplements anxiety</query>
<description>Can l-theanine supplements reduce stress and anxiety?</description>
<narrative>L-theanine is an amino acid naturally contained in green tea, black tea, and some mushrooms. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of l-theanine supplements to reduce stress and anxiety. A useful document would provide information that would help a user make a decision about treating stress and anxiety with l-theanine.  Such a useful document may discuss l-theanine and treating stress and anxiety either together or separately.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31758301/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>132</number>
<query>inhaling steam common cold</query>
<description>Does inhaling steam help treat common cold?</description>
<narrative>Inhaling warmed, humid air produced by hot water is a popular home remedy for the common cold. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of inhaling warmed, humid air to reduce common cold symptoms. A useful document would help a user decide if warmed, humid air is recommended for treating the common cold and its symptoms by providing information on recommended treatments for the common cold and may or may not mention inhaling humidified air, but does not provide a direct answer to the effectiveness of warm humid air for treating common cold symptoms.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28849871/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>133</number>
<query>exercise depression</query>
<description>Does exercise improve the symptoms of depression? </description>
<narrative>Depression, a common mental health affliction, is frequently treated with antidepressants and/or psychotherapy, depending on the severity. Exercise plans are generally recommended as an alternative natural treatment to improve overall health and wellbeing. A very useful document would specifically discuss the effectiveness of exercise for managing depressive symptoms. A useful document would help a user make a decision about use of exercise to help depression by providing information on recommended treatments for fighting depression, how exercise might help, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24026850/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>134</number>
<query>remove tick with vaseline</query>
<description>Can I remove a tick by covering it with Vaseline?</description>
<narrative>Ticks are small, blood-sucking bugs that can carry harmful germs. Vaseline is a brand name for petroleum jelly. Some claim that Vaseline applied to ticks can block their ability to breathe and result in the tick detaching itself from the host.  A very useful article would discuss the effectiveness of using Vaseline to remove a tick. A useful document would help a user decide on use of Vaseline for tick removal by providing information on removal of ticks with or without mention of Vaseline, but would not directly answer the question of effectiveness of Vaseline for tick removal. </narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4000801/</evidence>
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<number>135</number>
<query>mayonnaise lice treatment</query>
<description>Can applying mayonnaise help get rid of lice?</description>
<narrative>Many household products, like mayonnaise (mayo) and olive oil, are popular remedies to treat lice, where the theory is that they can suffocate the lice. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of applying mayonnaise to get rid of lice. A useful document would help the user decide if mayo can get rid of lice by providing information on recommended methods to get rid of lice, or information about mayo relevant to its use as a treatment for lice, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2606079/</evidence>
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<number>136</number>
<query>dates iron deficiency anemia</query>
<description>Can eating dates help manage iron deficiency anemia?</description>
<narrative>Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) occurs when the body doesn't have enough mineral iron, which is needed to make hemoglobin. Dates are iron rich. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of eating dates for iron deficiency anemia. A useful document would help a user make a decision about eating dates as a treatment for iron deficiency anemia and provide information about IDA and its treatment, and dates as a source of iron, either separately or together.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6927593/</evidence>
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<number>137</number>
<query>vinegar fish bone stuck</query>
<description>Will drinking vinegar dissolve a stuck fish bone?</description>
<narrative>Fish bones may get stuck when swallowed and can cause an infection if not taken out or they may migrate into deeper structures of the neck. Vinegar is an aqueous solution of acetic acid. A very useful article would discuss whether or not swallowing or drinking vinegar can dissolve a stuck fish bone and may provide more information on the reasons why. A useful document may give information on medical dangers of stuck fish bones, appropriate treatments for stuck fish bones, the effects of drinking vinegar, either separately or together.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.drganent.com/blog/swallowed-a-fish-bone-this-is-how-it-is-removed-in-by-an-ent-specialist/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>138</number>
<query>zinc common cold</query>
<description>Can zinc help treat the common cold?</description>
<narrative>The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by a virus. Zinc is an essential mineral that is available in some foods or in dietary supplements. A very useful document would discuss whether or not taking Zinc can help treat the common cold and may also include information about the dosage and frequency of intake. A useful document would help a user decide if taking zinc could help treat the common cold by providing information about effective treatments for the common cold, the medical use of zinc, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23775705/</evidence>
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<topic>
<number>139</number>
<query>copper bracelets reduce pain</query>
<description>Can copper bracelets reduce the pain of arthritis?</description>
<narrative>Arthritis causes swelling and tenderness of joints. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of copper bracelets to treat arthritis. A useful document would help a user decide if copper bracelets reduce the pain of arthritis by providing information on recommended treatments for arthritis, or the use of copper bracelets for treating pain, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3774818/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>140</number>
<query>fungal cream athlete's foot</query>
<description>Can fungal creams treat athlete's foot?</description>
<narrative>Over-the-counter topical creams are available for at-home treatment of fungal infections on the feet --- also commonly referred to as "athlete's foot". A  very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of topical creams to treat feet fungal infections. A useful document would help a user make a decision about use of a fungal cream to treat athlete's foot by providing information on recommended treatments for athlete's foot or medical guidance on topical antifungal agents, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17636672/</evidence>
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<number>141</number>
<query>cocoa butter reduce pregnancy stretch marks</query>
<description>Does cocoa butter help reduce pregnancy stretch marks?</description>
<narrative>Pregnancy stretch marks happen during pregnancy when layers of tissue under the skin tears due to the skin being pulled tight. Cocoa butter is fat from cocoa beans. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of cocoa butter (cocoa butter products) to reduce pregnancy stretch marks. A useful document would help a user decide on the use of cocoa butter products for reduction of stretch marks by providing information on pregnancy stretch marks and their cosmetic treatment, cocoa butter as a skin treatment, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25255817/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>142</number>
<query>probiotics child diarrhea caused by antibiotics </query>
<description>Can probiotics prevent diarrhea caused by antibiotics in children?</description>
<narrative>Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) is a diarrhea that results from taking antibiotics that disturb the natural balance of beneficial versus non-beneficial bacteria in the digestive system which leads to an increase in harmful bacteria. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and yeast that can be found in yogurt or dietary supplements. A very useful document would discuss whether or not taking probiotics can prevent AAD in children, and may also comment on frequency and amount of probiotics intake. A useful document would help the user make a decision about use of probiotics for prevention of AAD and include information about AAD and its prevention, probiotics, or both. </narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31039287/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>143</number>
<query>tylenol osteoarthritis</query>
<description>Does Tylenol manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis? </description>
<narrative>Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative chronic disease that causes joint pain, and is most frequently treated by reducing joint inflammation and managing discomforts. Paracetamol, also referred as acetaminophen or Tylenol, is a highly-accessible over-the-counter medication for general fever and pain relief. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of paracetamol for managing osteoarthritis. A useful document would help a user make a decision regarding treatment of osteoarthritis with Tylenol by providing information on recommended treatments for managing the symptoms of osteoarthritis, Tylenol, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16437479/</evidence>
</topic>

<topic>
<number>144</number>
<query>music therapy depression</query>
<description>Can music therapy help manage depression?</description>
<narrative>Depression is a prevalent mood disorder which leads to loss of interest and pleasure. Music therapy refers to the use of music interventions to improve mental health by a professional therapist. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of music therapy for depression. A useful document would help a user make a decision about using music therapy for managing depression, and would provide information on recommended treatments for depression or medical benefits of music therapy or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29144545/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>145</number>
<query>omega 3 borderline personality disorder</query>
<description>Can omega-3 treat borderline personality disorder in women?</description>
<narrative>Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness characterized by an instability in mood, impulsive actions, problems in relationship and self-image issues. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that could be found in foods such as fish, flax seeds or walnuts or in supplements such as fish oil. A very useful document would comment on the efficacy of taking Omega-3 to treat symptoms of borderline personality disorder, and may include information on dosage and frequency of Omega-3 intake. A useful document would help a user make a decision about treatment of the disorder with omega-3 fatty acids by providing information on borderline personality disorder and its treatment, and omega-3 fatty acids, either separately or together.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12505817/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>146</number>
<query>vitamin d asthma attacks</query>
<description>Can vitamin D supplements improve the management of asthma?</description>
<narrative>Asthma is a condition that causes shortness of breath or chest pains due to narrowing airways. Vitamin D has been an increasingly-popular supplement recommended to combat a plethora of diseases claimed to be caused by general Vitamin D deficiencies in the population. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of supplementing Vitamin D to manage asthma. A useful document would help a user make a decision about using vitamin D to help manage their asthma by providing information on recommended treatment methods to manage asthma, vitamin D, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27595415/</evidence>
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<number>147</number>
<query>baby soy formula prevent allergies</query>
<description>Will feeding soy formula to my baby prevent the development of allergies?</description>
<narrative>Infant formulas have been marketed for the purposes of potentially lowering the chances of developing food intolerances. Soy-based baby formulas are commonly used to treat infants with allergy or intolerance to cow's milk protein, especially if the infant has a strong family history of dairy intolerance. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of feeding soy formula for the purposes of preventing allergy or food intolerance in infants. A useful document would help a user make a decision about the use of soy formula with the goal of preventing allergies in an infant.  A useful document would provide medical information on allergy prevention in infants with formula, use of soy formula, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17054183/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>148</number>
<query>chitosan weight loss</query>
<description>Does chitosan help lose body weight?</description>
<narrative>Chitosan is a polysaccharide extracted from shells of crustaceans, such as lobsters and crabs, which is claimed to help lose body weight. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of chitosan to help lose body weight. A useful document would help a user decide about use of chitosan for weight loss by providing information on recommended treatments for losing body weight, the medical use of chitosan, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18646097/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>149</number>
<query>hip osteoarthritis at-home exercises</query>
<description>Will at-home exercises manage hip osteoarthritis pain?</description>
<narrative>Different types of at-home land-based therapeutic exercises have been recommended to ease arthritis pain and to combat stiffness in joints for people with hip osteoarthritis (OA). A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of land-based therapeutic exercise programmes for managing the symptoms of osteoarthritis. A useful document would help a user make a decision about using exercise to ease OA hip pain by providing treatment recommendations for osteoarthritis, home exercises for hip OA, or both.</narrative>
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<stance>helpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24756895/</evidence>
</topic>

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<number>150</number>
<query>antioxidant supplements fertility</query>
<description>Will taking antioxidant supplements treat fertility problems? </description>
<narrative>Couples with fertility problems may turn to dietary improvements such as supplementary oral antioxidants, which have been claimed to reduce oxidative stress in a person's well being. A very useful document would discuss the effectiveness of taking antioxidant supplements to improve fertility in women. A useful document would help a user decide on the usefulness of antioxidant supplements for improving female fertility by providing information on fertility, antioxidants, either separately or together. </narrative>
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<stance>unhelpful</stance>
<evidence>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32851663/</evidence>
</topic>

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