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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 the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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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.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.
Bay (left) and chestnut (sometimes called "sorrel") are two of the most common coat colors
Platycnemididae are a family of damselfly called white-legged damselflies.
Angioplasty. One form is called balloon angioplasty, shown here. A balloon catheter is threaded into
Gout. Also known as gouty arthritis, it often strikes the big toe, as seen in this illustration.
This girl ran four spinning machines in a cotton mill in Whitnel, North Carolina. Only 4 feet, 3 inc
When a Tornado Strikes: Social Organization Following a Natural Disaster