Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.
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Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
Dividing bacterial cells
red blood cells
A blood smear. The smear reveals representative cells from each formed element group: red blood cell