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How to whiten teeth naturally at home
By Louise Bond last updated
Find out what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to the ways to whiten teeth naturally
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The lymphatic system: Facts, functions & diseases
By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Scott Dutfield last updated
Reference The lymphatic system helps rid the body of toxins. Diseases of this system include lymphadenopathy, lymphoma and other disorders.
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Ovaries: Facts, Function & Disease
By Alina Bradford last updated
Ovaries are the primary female reproductive organs. They secrete hormones and release eggs for fertilization.
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Reproductive System: Facts, Functions & Diseases
By Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated
This may be the most important system in the body. Without the ability to reproduce, a species dies.
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What's the largest bone in the human body? (What about the smallest?)
By Charles Q. Choi published
What is the smallest bone in the human body? What is the largest bone in the human body? Live Science has the answers.
![An illustration of red blood cells in the human body.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ecn9nMzkGxnUQKuKGt4TyW-320-80.jpg)
How much blood is in the human body?
By Laura Geggel last updated
If you emptied it out, you could fill five soda bottles with it
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Does the human body replace itself every 7 years?
By Donavyn Coffey last updated
Your body's cells are constantly replicating themselves, but the rate of renewal depends on where those cells are located and what they do.
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What to eat after wisdom teeth removal
By Maddy Biddulph last updated
Feeling sore after dental surgery? Here’s what to eat after wisdom teeth removal, and what to avoid if you’re uncomfortable
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