Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.
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The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
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Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.
Current Resistance and Voltage
Acquired resistance.
Acquired resistance.
A dim headlight indicates excessive resistance in fuel pump circuit.
Two modes of gene amplification leading to drug resistance
Resistance training improves muscle strength and endurance