As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
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The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.
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Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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Critical thinking and delegation
Critical thinking and evaluation
Four ways of thinking about the relations among the perception of emotion-inducing stimuli, the ...