Q.Is it true that 'rubbing a gold wedding band on a sty in your in your eye' will help heal it?
A.There is no medical evidence that rubbing gold on a stye in your eye does it any good. It's an old folk remedy. Antibiotics are far more effective.
Q.What does mutate mean when speaking about bacteria
A.Bacteria mutate spontaneously, by taking DNA from each other or from DNA releasing plasmids. Antibiotics kill weaker bacteria leaving resistant ones.
Q.I'm pregnant but don't yet want to tell my mates - how do i explain my lack of drinking without being found out?!
A.You could tell your mates that you are on antibiotics & you have to avoid alcohol, or that you have to get up early. Congratulations on your pregnancy.