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IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.
The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

