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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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Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.
Positron emission tomography (PET) image showing the difference in the metabolic activity of the bra
A well-folded letter fits easily into the envelope and is easily removed by the person who receives ...
Three types of urine tests for checking patients’ urine for diabetes.
Aneurysms: (A) saccular (Simon Fraser/RNC, Newcastle/Photo Researchers, Inc.); (B) fusiform.
Checking Circulation
(left) Urine sample from an unaffected person does not change color upon exposure to air. (right) Ur