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What Is Botulism?
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium…
What Is a Bruise?
A bruise is a deposit of blood under the skin. It flows from tiny capillaries that break when you bump your shin on the…
Your Friend, the Fat Cell
A healthy, adult human body contains about 35 billion fat cells. Each contains about 0.5 micrograms of fat. Stored fat…
What Is Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder than affects about 1 of every 2000 people worldwide. It usually starts in the teens or…
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- How Much Coffee Will Kill You?
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- It's Hay Fever Season!
- The Incredible Capacity Of The Immune System
- The Placebo Effect
- There's No Such Thing as a Safe Suntan
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- What Is Autism?
- What is Headache?
- What Is High Blood Pressure?
- What Is Narcolepsy?
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- Why Is Blood Pressure Two Numbers?
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