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People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.