In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.
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Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
Urinalysis. During a simple urinalysis, a stick with colored blocks is dipped into a urine specimen.