In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.
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There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.
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According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
The Nitrogen Cycle
The carbon-nitrogen-oxygen cycle of The Sun
Steps in protein synthesis: The DNA is used as a template to make mRNA (transcription). The mRNA is ...