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Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
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Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.
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Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.
Glioma. (a) Illustration of a large glioma (colored area) within the left cerebral hemisphere in a s
The Ear/Hearing
Physical and Perceptual Dimensions of Sound Waves
A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
Potential Consequences of Estrogen Loss Related to Menopause
Relative levels of neuronal loss in HD transgenic mice