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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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In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.
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Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
Asthma. (a) A normal bronchiole. (b) An asthmatic bronchiole. During an asthma “attack,” the bronchi
Anatomy of the Lungs
The larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs with an expanded view showing the structures of the alveolus ...
Membrane potential of a cell permeable to potassium only.
Cutaneous granulomatous lesions on the face of a man suffering from a dermatophytic infection.
The infolded inner membrane