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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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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Percentage of Foreign-Born Whites and Native Whites of Foreign or Mixed Parentage in Total Populatio
Population Growth and Mobility
Population growth in India, China, Africa, and other countries in the developing world
Change in Bone Mass over Time In your early years, more bone mass is added than lost in your body
Pangaea 200 Million Years Ago
Typical bacterial population growth curve showing the initial lag phase