Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
Participant observation, participating and observing in a research setting, is usually supplemented ...
Sperry’s classic study of eye rotation and regeneration.