Who were the FIRST athletes to use mouthguards?

A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.

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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

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As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

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The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Running time on 100-meter sprint for men and women master athletes increases with age. Source: Korho

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Athletes sometimes take supplements, such as creatine or caffeine, to enhance their athletic perform

Anabolic steroids are sometimes used by athletes seeking to bulk up

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