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What is Herd Immunity?
No vaccine is 100% effective and usually does not work in 5% of those immunized. In addition, another 5% lose immunity…
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is caused by tiny bacteria called rickettsiae that live inside the cells of infected…
Is Heartburn a Heart Burn?
Heartburn is a bad name for a complaint that has nothing to do with the heart. TV ads call it acid indigestion. It's a…
What's So Bad About Cholesterol?
Cholesterol has a worse reputation than it deserves. This waxy lipid (a kind of fat) is essential to good health. It…
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