Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.
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In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
A pet dog taking part in Christmas traditions
Muhammad Placing the Black Stone on His Cloak, from Rashid al-Din's Jami al-Tawarikh ...
