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Who was Typhoid Mary?
Mary Mallon lived in New York about 100 years ago, and worked as a cook. It seemed that every family she worked for…
Malaria and Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder in which the red blood cells collapse into a 'sickle' shape and cannot carry…
When and Why is Blood Typing Done?
Fans of the popular television show ER know how important blood type is in an emergency. 'Start the O-neg,' shouts…
Why Is Blood Pressure Two Numbers?
Blood pressure might better be called heart pressure, for the heart's pumping action creates it. To measure blood…
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