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Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.
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Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).
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More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
Walrus tusk engraving made by Chukchi artisans depicting polar bears attacking walruses. On display
Wandering Albatrosses have the largest wingspan of any living bird.
Healthier choices can be made when time is taken to read a nutrition label.
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Chart showing average yearly dose of radiation from natural and human-made sources